Having been in the fitness business since 1999, I’ve helped thousands of people get in shape, lose weight, get stronger, and become healthier.I’ve also found that one’s physical health tremendously influences one’s mental health and vice versa.Stress management, better self-image, optimism, and positivity are just some of the non-physical benefits
“I’m strong to the finich, ’cause I eats me spinach.I’m Popeye the Sailor Man!” Grammar aside, Popeye the Sailor had it right. Spinach packs a powerful nutritional punch! You may not miraculously grow huge muscles after downing some spinach, but you will be healthier and stronger with regular consumption. Benefits
Doctors are finding that one of the best ways to reduce inflammation is with proper nutrition, the opposite of which can contribute to inflammation.Chronic inflammation occurs for many reasons, some of which are out of our control but others we can influence. Experts believe that a range of factors may
Our book, The Active Life, is about functional aging. In case you were wondering what that means, here is a brief synopsis: Functional Aging is the concept of improving one’s ability to perform, a/k/a function, properly at any given task despite advancing years. While chronological aging tells us how many
The Siblings Who Refused to Go to Bed: Leptin and Ghrelinby Kim Musikant Leptin and Ghrelin are hormones. These cute little guys are from the neuroendocrine system.The neuroendocrine system is the system in our bodies responsible for controlling our appetites! That is worth repeating. The neuroendocrine system is responsible for
Drink water as soon as you wake up. Doing so is vital since you have gone without it for at least 5 hours (depending on your last drink before bed and how long you sleep). It’s a great way to purify your internal system; it fires up your metabolism, helps your body flush out toxins, gives your brain fuel, and may even help you eat less.
Are you planning on setting some fitness goals for yourself?If so, here are some expert tips to ensure your success.Set a PROCESS Goal in addition to an OUTCOME goal. The process: perform strength training 3 x each weekThe outcome: put on 2 pounds of muscle. It could take a bit
Would you knowingly eat poison? I know you wouldn’t, butif highly processed foods are a regular part of your diet, you’re doing just that!Being a fitness coach of 24 years doesn’t automatically make me a perfect eater. I love a good chocolate chip cookie or a bowl of ice cream
I hope you are well and motivated to start on a journey towards better health and fitness. At Active Life Fitness, we believe that investing in your health is one of the most valuable investments you can make in your lifetime. When considering the cost of a healthy lifestyle versus
“How do I lose fat from this area here?”That’s a very common question I’ve heard over the years.The truth is that we can only influence whether or not we lose fat, but we can’t determine the sites we lose it from.The spot reduction myth refers to the belief that targeted
