YOUR HEALTH By now, most health clubs and gyms have opened up to some degree, allowing folks to get back on their exercise track. I thought this would be the perfect time to remind you how to get the most out of the time you spend working out. You see, 85 percent of people do […]
Kuma hikes at the Desert Vista trailhead
This summer started late but it sure has made up for it with hot temperatures and high humidity. All the trails here in Phoenix have heat restrictions for dogs: when it is 100 or higher, dogs are not allowed. Folks, at 100 with a heavy coat on, you wouldn’t want to hike anyway! Keep your […]
December 2014
Your Health The fitness industry continues to learn more about the human body and the impacts of a sedentary life. We now have the capabilities to look at one’s muscles and determine how much fat resides there. Think of a marbled steak. The more white in the meat, the worse the cut. Our muscles are […]
Get Intense
According to the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), 80 percent of Americans are not exercising enough to get a health benefit. As a fitness professional, this discourages me but doesn’t surprise me. Let me explain the statistic to you. It doesn’t mean people aren’t exercising. Many people hit the gym with the intent […]
Get Fit Outside!
Boot camp classes are quite popular these days. The term excites some and frightens others. The truth is this format is simply getting people outside, and that is a good thing. Even better . . . you don’t have to join a class or pay a dime because you can conduct your own boot camp, […]
Ten Ways to Keep Your Cool This Summer
Summer is here! Hot weather, grilling out on the patio, bare feet, sundresses and hitting the pool are just a few of my favorite things about this time of year. Summer brings its own unique stresses, though. The bugs return and the humidity climbs. Although the kids are happy to be out of school, this […]
Don’t Get Lazy and Fat!
Spring is here, and everything is blooming. The four-letter word is all around, sneaking up on people when they least expect it. They can feel it in the air and sense its presence. No, I’m not talking about LOVE but instead LAZY!! Yes, lazy. It sneaks up on you when you shave a corner off […]
Put One Foot in Front of the Other!
Today was one of those days where I was totally unmotivated, low energy and had those whiney voices in my head: “I don’t feel like exercising, and you can’t make me!” Over the holidays, I watched “Here Comes Santa Clause” and so that song popped in my head: “Put one foot in front of the […]
Your But is Too Big
Today, I was scheduled to go for a run, BUT I’ve been fighting something. I wanted to get the dog out, BUT the weather wasn’t as nice as they predicted. I knew I would feel better if I would just get out there, BUT I really didn’t feel like it! Lots of BUTs! The bottom […]
Have A Backup Plan
As a personal trainer and coach, I hear all sorts of reasons why people didn’t exercise or follow through with their assignments. Life does happen…every day. And it will throw us curve balls. I believe those who achieve their goals are the ones who are prepared for their “what ifs” and have back up plans. […]
