(Even watching Rocky won’t keep you motivated for long) The phony idea of pumping people up, intense yelling, or even a “motivational movie” will most likely NOT cure unmotivated people to create lasting change. This is an inadequate way of thinking about this misunderstood and poorly implemented word. My goal for this post it to teach you more about the “m” word, how to maximize it’s potency and duration, and solutions to make motivation “work”. With that said, ... Read More »
Yearly Archives: 2012
Protected: Get Awesome Results (Part 1): How to Progress
November 18, 2012
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Protected: 111 Lessons For Better Fitness Results and a Healhier Life
August 5, 2012
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Cold Showers For Fat Loss
July 15, 2012
Please, no cringing. I can’t explain how much more awake, energized, and awesome my clients and I feel after taking cold or contrast showers. Read on to see more benefits, then use your own judgement whether you actually want to start experimenting with them. You won’t regret it. Well actually, maybe you will, at first. We are all high maintenance.We have the luxury of using hot water to bathe in and or shower consistently. People ... Read More »
Eggnog Blizzard
June 22, 2012
Ingredients 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp of nutmeg Dash of vanilla extract 2 to 4 tbsp of water 4-8 ice cubes 1 ripe medium sized banana (optional) 2-4 tbsp of unsweetened almond milk Directions: 1.) Add water, protein powder, banana, cinnamon, nutmeg and ice cubes in a blender. 2.) Mix, serve and drink. Top with some ground nutmeg if you would like. Nutrition Facts: Serving size: 1 Shake Carbohydrates: ... Read More »
Self Massage (Video)
June 10, 2012
Self massage can help… Increase range of motion Increase tissue quality Reduce pain Decrease activity of tight or overly toned muscle or neuro-myofascial tissue in the body Increase elasticity of muscle, tendons, fascia, ligaments and joint structures Increase performance Maintain normal functional muscular length Increases oxygen and blood flow to skin and muscles The videos below give you quick and simple self massage routines to follow at any time. I only recorded one side of the ... Read More »
Mocha Frappucino
June 7, 2012
Ingredients: 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder 1-2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup of black organic coffee 4 tbsp of raw or organic milk if you can handle lactose. If not just use water. Banana (Optional) 3-5 ice cubes Note: If you have chocolate protein powder you can choose whether you want the extra cocoa powder or not to make it double chocolate. Directions: Put all liquids into the blender. Add in all dry ... Read More »
Protected: Get Lean, Get Informed. Fat Loss Training (Structure #1)
May 28, 2012
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Blueberry Muffins
May 21, 2012
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain oats 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1 whole egg 1/2 cup of blueberries Extra virgin coconut oil as needed 4 tbsp of water Directions: Add the 1/2 cup of plain oats, 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder and 4 tbsp of water into a large bowl. Stir until the consistency of muffin batter or a little thicker Use a spray on muffin pan to keep them from sticking to it ... Read More »
Total Body Warm Up Routine
April 30, 2012
Below you are receiving a complete total body dynamic warm up that can be used for resistance training. I included videos to demonstrate the exercises, and at the end of the post listed them out “on paper” so you can take the sheet to the gym with you. WHAT ARE SOME THINGS A WARM-UP CAN DO? Improve tissue quality Increase elasticity and mobility of the major muscle groups, tendons, ligaments and joint structures. This also ... Read More »