Life is about choices, and with choices comes accountability and responsibility. When trying to find our path through life and making choices that determine our destiny, our destination is not always clear. But through the small and simple things we do day in and day out (consistently, daily), we create the life we really want.
Read MoreWho would’ve thought that my fitness journey would lead me into Brazilian jiu jitsu? Who would’ve thought that I’d absolutely love it, or that I would win gold in my first competition? I surprised myself, and in the process, I gained a deeper sense of my potential.
Read MoreI work hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I eat pretty healthy and usually workout for two to three hours a day. But the truth is that I find the relational, connecting things in life just as nourishing--like taking a vacation with loved ones or spending quality time with my kids.
Read MoreA lot of women try to shortcut the process with procedures like the Brazilian butt lift, which has more than doubled in popularity since 2012. Unfortunately, the Brazilian butt lift has the highest risk of death of any cosmetic surgery. In addition, many women I’ve met are unhappy with the results, which don’t look as natural or as dramatic as they were hoping.The good news is that, like I said, my personal training gym in Carlsbad focuses on your glutes. It can give you even better results than a Brazilian butt lift. Here’s why.
Foam rollers are a great option, mainly because of the cost. However, I prefer the HyperIce Hypervolt over standard foam rollers, and so do the clients who have tried it. The nice thing about the massage gun is that you can target individual knots in your muscles. It also makes it more convenient to make myofascial release a part of your routine because you can use the gun while watching TV or even in the car. You don’t have to sit on the ground.
Read MorePain can have a lot of different causes—connective tissue, nerves, muscles, and more. If your pain or soreness is coming from your muscles (especially after a hard workout), you can alleviate a lot it through proper self care. Self care after the gym consists of myofascial release, active release technique (ART), and stretching.
Read MoreFoam rolling removes knots and tension, much as a massage would. The pressure from your body weight against the roller forces the knot out, leaving you with muscles that are less sore, more mobile, and less prone to injury. Over the years, a number of new product have come out that work off the same principle as the foam roller, but feature different designs. These products tend to be more packable and can help you target different body parts with greater effectiveness. You may want to have a few different rollers available, so you can mix things up depending on how sore you are and which areas need targeting.
Read MoreI love soaking in an Epsom salt bath after a hard workout. Most of the time, I keep it simple with a couple handfuls of Epsom salts and 1 to 2 drops of essential oil. For those days when I really want to pamper myself, I blend up this bath salt mix from Organic Body Care Recipes by Stephanie Tourles. The recipe helps with muscle aches and has the added benefit of leaving my skin super soft.
Read MoreConsistency is really important when you’re building strength or cardiovascular fitness. In fact, as little as a two week break can significantly diminish your hard-won gym abilities. But sometimes the last thing you want to do is lace up and hit the gym. What should you do? Here are a few ways to push yourself when you’re not feeling like sweating.
Read MoreInstead of going right from Christmas dinner to the couch or rushing to the mall first thing on the 26th, take 10 minutes to treat your body right.
This quick shot video features exercises that will raise your heart rate, tone your glutes, and strengthen your core. You may not burn off everything you ate on Christmas Day, but it's a great start!
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