Training legs… you either love it or hate it! I am sure after reading this article you might think again about skipping leg day! Here I will give you 3 of the MANY benefits there are to training legs: Who doesn’t have a fitness goal to “burn more fat”? Think cardio machines are the…
“What should I eat right after a workout?” Well, immediately after a workout, the best snack to eat is one consisting primarily of simple carbs. You have something called the “fuel window” – 45 minutes immediately following a workout. Make sure you take advantage of this window, as this is the best time for you to consume high-quality food. If you…
Are you traveling out of town? Can’t make it to the gym today? With a couple of pieces of equipment stashed in your suitcase, it’s easy to get in a workout without leaving your hotel room. Two basic items to pack are exercise bands and a jump rope. They weigh next to nothing and take…
What should I do for a workout? We get this question at least once a day, and I’m sorry to say that we don’t have the perfect answer for everybody. As much as everyone is hoping for that magic tip and solution to this question I am afraid to say “there isn’t one”. The reason…
This workout challenge is designed to tighten, tone, lift and reshape your butt. Is this challenge easy? “No”. Will your behind be sore? “Probably”. Will it be worth it? “Definitely”. How much time will I have to dedicate to this challenge? “16 minutes or less 2-3x week” What you’ll need for this challenge: water, a yoga…
The season of change is just a spring away, which means those dreams about having toned abs need to become a reality. To get the fittest abs in the fastest amount of time, look no further than the workouts of beach volleyball players – the ones who are constantly showing off their sports skills and…
AMRAP stands for As Many Rounds/Reps As Possible. In these workouts, you’ll set a timer for a fixed amount of time and go through the sequence as many times as you can. The goal behind AMRAP’s is to take a short period of time, a challenging set of exercises (generally 2-6) and to work at…
I love meeting new clients and hearing their story and what brought them to the fitness world. During a consultation the other day with a new client, I realized how much pressure and expectations we put on ourselves. My new client was telling me how she prefers to workout in her own home alone. She has…
These bars are great for anyone with a busy lifestyle, and especially athletes. They are packed full of energizing raw foods that will help you either fuel for a workout or recover from one. Lets break it down on the benefits of including raw foods such as dates and nuts into your lifestyle as a plant…
Hey Guys, Recently we have received a lot of requests to put together a workout routine that would target the midsection. From my experience working in the fitness field the six pack and love handles seems to be the most common concern for people when it comes to physical appearance. Unfortunately crunches alone are NOT…
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/actveg/AV_15_-_Holidays.mp3] In this episode, Zuzana and Nik talk about enjoying the holiday season while still sticking to your healthy lifestyle. Also you will learn the importance of training your glutes – stay tuned for a short workout video for a strong sexy booty 🙂 Download the Episode Here! (15min – 57sec) Zuzana