Better Balance in Just 2 Minutes: Try this Right Now!
Better balance might sound like a boring benefit to doing Tree Pose. It might be catchier for me to talk about how cool it looks or how perfectly it tones your backside. But achieving better balance is pretty cool and here’s why: Balance is critical to our ability to prevent…
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STOP!! Is Calorie Counting Keeping YOU Fat?
I used to have a notebook full of hand written equations like this: A gram of protein contains 4 calories. A gram of carbohydrates contains 4 calories A gram of fat contains 9 calories.1 serving of x food = 28g (10 fat, 10 carb, 8 protein) 10g fat = 90cals…
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6 Secrets to a Flat Tummy
Bloated, distended, pooch belly… that’s not a desirable descriptor for your tummy. Flat, toned, and trim are preferred, but getting a slender midsection is more than just skin deep — in fact, most of my tips focus more on what’s going on inside your body, rather than what your abs…
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9 Signs You’re Doing Too Much Cardio
Written by Craig Ballantyne and Daniel Woodrum, Certified Turbulence Trainers Think back to the last time you were in one of those big gyms, the kind that has dozens of cardio machines. You probably noticed that all of the elliptical machines were taken. That’s because those are the easiest. Unfortunately,…
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5 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Solve Back Pain
Sharp stabbing, dull throbbing, tightness and aching. It’s a real pain in the… back! Back pain can be quite intrusive distracting you from your work, disrupting your sleep, and even leaving you completely debilitated. Nearly 80% of Americans will struggle with back pain that is totally avoidable. Often a simple…
READ MORE9 Benefits of Strength Training for Women Over 40
Women have been doing cardio for decades. Running, elliptical, aerobic class and Zumba are among the many different cardio routines that are still popular today. Many women believe the only way to lose weight and burn calories is to do cardiovascular exercises. It’s why cardio machines are packed at the…
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Delicious Fall Recipes! You will LOVE this VEGETARIAN Meal
A co-worker of mine was struggling to come up with a vegetarian, gluten-free dinner for her book club the following night. I immediately perked up, my eager facial expression saying, “Ooh, I can help! Please let me help!” There is so much joy and nourishment in cooking good food for…
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Behind the Transformations Part 3: Turbulence Trainers on Inspiring Change
Over the past several days, Certified Turbulence Trainer Dani Woodrum has been sharing with us his interview with two Certified Turbulence Trainers both from Wisconsin home of the Green Bay Packers, who have won more championships — 13 — than any other team in National Football League history. Jump back to Part…
READ MORE4-Minute Ab Blaster Workout
Here’s some good new for you. Every week one of the big fitness magazines reaches out to me for help. I get questions from Women’s Health, Prevention, Men’s Fitness, and even Details and Maxim magazines! Last week Men’s Health needed some new ab exercises. But they rarely use all the…
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Total Rejuvenation in Just 2 Minutes: Try this Yoga Pose!
“I love the 2 minute Savasana. I think of it as recharging a battery. I feel a positive elevation in my mood and am refreshed to continue on with my day” “[Savasana] is perfect… It relaxes my entire body from head to toe and calms my mind, which is a…
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How to burn fat in just 7 minutes
In 1999, I invented two techniques that changed the future of the fitness industry. I was a nerdy graduate student at the time, finishing up my Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology. My research was about how cardio, weights, and interval training change your metabolism and fat burning hormones. And the…
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#1 Key to Avoiding the Dreaded Fitness Plateau
Running, Weight Lifting, Swimming, Biking… Do you have a favorite activity or workout you regularly default to? Have you done this for years? It’s okay to admit it — even I have go-to workouts that I know are easy because I’ve done them a thousand times. Every now and then…
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