Travel doesn’t have to sabotage your fitness and nutrition goals. With a little preparation, you can find healthy options to meet your nutritional needs and help you feel your best while away from home. STAY HYDRATED Start early; even a few days before travel begins. This will help with any potential water retention and sluggish […]
The triceps make up for more than 60% of your arm. With that in mind, it’s worth giving them a little extra attention! To give the triceps shape, we need to build muscle. To see that muscle and see definition in the triceps, we need to reduce body fat. I am a fan of the […]
Healthy grab-and-go snacks are always a winner in my house! These no-bake bite size morsels help satisfy cravings with healthy ingredients and a hint of chocolate. They are also a great pre-workout snack. This recipe is so simple, even the youngest chef can make them. Experimenting with different ingredients can make this a fun kitchen […]
8 things I’ve learned in 30 years of weight training…. Not everyone in the gym is there for muscle gains and/or weight loss. Show up and start moving; motivation follows action. Some workouts are a 10, some are a 2. As long as most are somewhere in between, you’ll make progress. Top 5 things that […]
These are not your average boring green beans! Crispy air fried green beans will entice your most finicky eater to give veggies another try. Healthy eating tends to top the list of New Years Resolutions! There’s no doubt that eating a variety of green veggies should be part of that. As a child, I grew […]
Pull-ups can be one of the most challenging bodyweight exercises you can do! It is a compound movement that builds strength in the back, biceps, forearms, grip and a beautiful V-taper. For most people, even one to three pull-ups is a victory! Gaining the strength and good technique required to do a pull-up takes time […]
Sand, surf and sweat! Blast fat and build muscle at the beach! Traveling provides a break from traditional gym workouts. The beautiful beaches in Tulum, Mexico are the perfect setting for a beach workout. It’s a Fit Chick’s Paradise! This full-body circuit combines explosive plyometric movements that work the legs, fire-up the metabolism and mat […]
Finding healthier versions for family meals is a daily challenge for me. I’ve done a lot of experimenting in the kitchen during Stay-at-home orders. Comfort food has been the first request from my quarantine crew! This healthier version of pasta and Italian sausage was a hit! Not to mention, I was able to sneak in […]
As a professional physique competitor and trainer, I rely on resistance training to build and shape my clients’ physiques. I use the TRX suspension trainer often as a warmup and/or finisher. During our Quarantine time, I’ve used my suspension trainer more often than usual in my workouts. This upper body and core workout was […]
Day 3 of Stay-at-home orders and it was time for a sweaty HIIT workout! It’s good to switch things up! I did this workout in my driveway. It was fun, challenging and definitely brought the sweat! HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is a great way to get in a full-body workout in minimal time. This […]
