By Bill Waltzek – CPT Are your vacations relaxing or active? A nice week long relaxing vacation is a perfect reward for all the hard work of eating healthy and pushing your body to the limits to achieve a sculpted physique. But for those of you like me who find sitting still hard to do, take the opportunity to make …
August 2012 Workout Challenge of the Month!
This month we thought we would do something different with a TRX video. This workout was shot in Vail, Colorado. Perform each move for 45 seconds then rest 1 minute after all moves are completed. Repeat each round 3 times to complete the workout.
Mommy’s Time to Get Buff
With the busy schedule of a mother, workouts are hard to come by. So finding the time to workout has to be strategic. Last month I created a playground workout for ForwardFit that required no equipment – just the use of the local playground. With the popularity of this workout I thought, let’s do something fun and creative that will …
The Playground Workout
The days of wishing you were a kid again are over. It’s time to take it back to the ultimate kid escape – the playground. But this time instead of sliding down the kiddy slide ten times, you will be taking a beating on the monkey bars. Okay, I know, not exactly the fun you were thinking of, but stick …
Surviving the Supermarket
A trip to the supermarket can be overwhelming, and if you don’t plan ahead you could be leaving with a shopping cart filled with unwanted calories. Use this guide to help navigate your way to a healthy waistline. 1) Prepare Ahead of Time Make a list and stick to it! Preparation is the key to stay on track with your …
Recover Faster With Cherry Juice!
Image via Photobucket Cherries are loaded with antioxidants! According to choosecherries.com, studies suggest that because of cherries anti-inflammatory properties anthocyanins, runners that consumed cherry juice twice a day for seven days prior to and on the day of a long-distance relay had significantly less muscle pain following the race than those who drank another fruit juice beverage which help reduce …
Let Your Music Fuel You, Not Distract You!
Music can be powerful and motivating for your workout but it can also be distracting. Make sure the music you choose gives you the power and energy to push through that extra rep or fight for that extra mile when you have nothing left in the tank. Don’t let the latest Adele album (although good) take your focus away from …
Super Food, Super Benefits
Image via: Could I have that? Dry eyes? Try adding kale to your diet. Kale has been shown to prevent dry eyes and cataracts. High blood sugar? Kale can help with that too. With 20% RDA of dietary fiber, kale helps lower blood sugar, promotes regular digestion and curbs overeating. Kale is a super food containing more calcium than dairy …