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You are throwing a party and on the tray is the yummiest chicken waiting to be eaten. However, after 2 hours, if the tray is not fully empty, it is better to send the remains to the dustbin! Enjoy cooked chicken as soon as it is cooked! A delay in consumption beyond 2 hours at…
Nuts are the ultimate crunchy delight! Fortunately, those salty orbs are also nutritious and contain antioxidants that reduce inflammatory markers. They even enhance the health of your gut microbiome via their prebiotic benefits. Plus, they’re a healthy substitute for a bag of chips or another processed snack. When you first grab a pack of…
Stakt Exercise Mat ($88) As seen on Shark Tank, the Stakt mat offers up a simple solution to a rather annoying problem: exactly how to roll up your yoga mat at the end of session. Voila, the Stakt mat has entered the chat! Designed for ease of use and versatility, the Stakt mat folds instead…
What are the muscles you focus on when building a strong and stable core? Most people focus on strengthening and thickening the visible six-pack muscles—the rectus abdominis – the ones that make you look ripped in a swimsuit. But is that enough to optimize the stability of your core? There’s another muscle that gets neglected…
When an alumni from “Dancing with the Stars” is leading the way, you know you’re bound to be in for some serious, yet fun work. Founder of The Movement Club, pro dancer Lindsay Arnold leads this high-energy class with assistance from Paris Nicole and Leilani Terris. This fun-filled workout video from Arnold starts off with…
This feels weird. Writing, I mean. Once again, I had no intention of leaving the blog for so long! I promised before that I would write a “final” post when I decide to quit blogging so that nobody will have to wonder what happened, and I will definitely do that. But I don’t feel like…
Want to focus on running your race and not worry about forgetting something? You’re in luck! This race day packing list will help you get ready to run your best. There is a printable pdf version and an image option you can screenshot. Here is the phone sized layout. You can screenshot or save it…
Hi Everyone, Summer is drawing to a close and I’m sure many of you are busy with back-to-school activities and schedules, end-of-summer festivities and events, and even some fall season prep! No matter what is on our to-do lists, we also need to continue making our physical and mental health a priority. This month (September…
If you’re currently dreaming about being on an island, bring yourself one step closer to that reality with this fun workout. Led by Selena Watkins, the CEO and Founder of Socanomics, and assisted by Alexa Giacinto and Tiff Marie, the team certainly knows how to bring the heat with this session. Kicking things off right,…
Sharing some tips on whether you should do strength or cardio first in your workout routine. Hi friends! Hope you’re having a great day! For today’s post, I want to talk about strength vs. cardio, and which one you should do first in your routine. There are so many different types of exercise routines, and…
We all want a stronger core, right? Your core, or midsection, is what helps distributes forces evenly across your body, so that no single part takes on more stress than it can manage. Having a core of steel also helps you avoid lower back pain and adopt better posture for a healthier spine. But you…
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There are so many different types of activities that can be considered cardio. What Types of Cardio are Best for Women? A quick walk around your neighborhood is a cardio activity. Swimming laps in the pool is cardio. Even the Zumba class at your gym is considered cardio. You are have tons of choices when…
Doesn’t it seem like fad diets come and go like the seasons? What social media thinks is nutritional wisdom at its best, fast becomes yesterday’s news. Then, it’s on to the next big fad. It’s enough to make your head spin! It can also hurt your health and pocketbook if you buy into these…
There’s a reason Orangetheory Fitness (OTF) inspires such devoted fans. It’s one of the rare group exercise classes that delivers the guided, personalized attention of a one-on-one training session and the motivating camaraderie of a team workout. Add in the competitive boost from OTF’s emphasis on hitting your target heart rate zone, and you’ve got…
What could be healthier for the health of your heart than a heart-thumping workout, one that challenges your muscles and your stamina? Studies clearly show that exercise is beneficial for human health as a whole. It’s also a natural prescription for better cardiovascular health, a term that encompasses the health of your heart and blood…
Twice a year, Orangetheory Fitness hosts a DriTri — a special class that OTF enthusiasts prepare for. It’s a competition (with yourself) to see how quickly you can row 2,000 meters, complete 300 reps of six bodyweight exercises, and finish a 5K run or 1.55-mile power walk on the treadmill. Six months later, you see…
Sharing some tips on boosting fertility and supporting your stress levels and hormones. Hi friends! I hope that you’re enjoying the day so far! I have a conference call this am and two coaching calls this afternoon. I’m excited to get in a lunchtime yoga class in between the screen today. For today’s post, I…
When you first start down the path of losing weight, you have stars in your eyes and the best of intentions. You’re hoping to shed that extra 5- or 10-pounds ASAP. So, you launch into your workouts with the enthusiasm of a child on Christmas morning, eagerly unwrapping the gift of a slimmer, healthier…
Get into the groove with a jazz-funk dance class, led by choreographer Frank Soares. This dance workout is only 10 minutes long, making it perfect for those who love all things hairography, but also have a busy schedule. Assisted by Suzie Elia and Mina Huynh Artis, the first part of this video starts with some…
Hi Everyone! I hope you’re all enjoying your summer so far! This month (August 2024 Workout Rotation) we will focus on four of my popular series for weights and cardio. Each week includes three weight training days and two cardio days. Each week you will also have and OFF day and an STS 2 recovery…