Over the years I have had many people mention to me that they want to get “toned” and that they have heard that to do so you use light weight with high rep counts. If you look up the definition of “toned” you will find this: toned adjective Popularity: Bottom 30% of words Simple Definition … Continue reading Toning: Low Weight, High Rep. Right?
Do I play Pokemon Go? You bet your a$$ I do. I am 31 years old and I am not ashamed to admit it. I grew up playing Pokemon, so for me it’s more of a nostalgia thing over anything else. But lets keep it in perspective – I am by no means going … Continue reading How Pokemon Go & Fitness Intertwine
I’m sure that you all have heard the stereotype that comes along with women and weightlifting. This is that if a woman lifts weights she will become “bulky and manly”, which is unattractive. For starters, women cannot have a manly appearance due to the fact that we are women and do not produce the same … Continue reading Women and Weight Lifting
Green Octane Juice One of my favorite ways to wake up in the morning is with a big Green Octane Juice. You really can’t go wrong when you are juicing. Any veggies and fruits you have on hand throw them in the juicer and give them a try! I write down my favorite recipes I … Continue reading Green Octane Juice
Through out the years as a fitness fanatic and a personal trainer, I have received many questions about protein intake, protein sources, protein supplements and which protein sources are the best for putting on lean muscle without gaining excess weight. The bottom line is that protein is essential for gaining muscle and each diet must … Continue reading Joe’s Top Protein Types
Whenever I leave a cycle class, all I can think about is sprinting out of the gym and knocking off my daily to-do checklist, let alone think twice about stretching. With our crazy busy lives I give myself a pat on the back for getting to the gym some days. But I am rudely reminded … Continue reading Sweaty Sauna Stretching
