Can You Spot Reduce Body Fat?

empty calories

The single biggest question when I ask those I Consult and Coach for, what they struggle with most in regards to their physique, the typical response is "belly fat" or "thighs and/or glutes" region.  I wrote an article specific to "How Do I Shed Belly Fat" last year, but the conversation tends to lead to… [Continue Reading]

5 Steps to Firmer Abs

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If you’re looking to firm up your midsection and ‘get abs’ like so many people are, it’s vital that you understand what steps you should be taking to arrive at your end goal on time. Many people end up spending months and months working towards the goal to get abs only to find themselves disappointed… [Continue Reading]

CrossFit Interbay | Bellevue CrossFit Throwdown 2012

Firebreather

This was the 2nd annual CrossFit Interbay & Bellevue CrossFit Throwdown and I was excited to be able to participate.  Not because I had expected to finish in any particular standing, just to FINISH! There were 3 varying WOD’s in the Throwdown competition: FireBreather WOD: Elite WOD where all workouts are to be performed at prescribed… [Continue Reading]

Workout Programs That Get Results

Tricep Extension on BOSU

….And It Doesn’t Have To Take 60 Minutes At The Gym If you’re one of those people who typically puts off starting a workout program because you believe that it’s going to take up all of your spare time and you just don’t have enough of that time to give (join the club!!) – it’s… [Continue Reading]

Why Setting A New Year’s Resolution Often Just Mean’s A To-Do List For January

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With the New Year well underway, many of you will have set some New Year’s resolutions that you’re trying to follow and keep.  The problem is, you know how these resolutions often end up. You start off strong during the first couple of weeks in January, but by the time Valentine’s day rolls around, you… [Continue Reading]

P90X2 (Review) & CrossFit Hybrid

As you likely know, I’ve become quite the obsessed CrossFit fan, thanks to CrossFit Interbay and a few friends that encouraged me to try it!  Well, as a result, I’ve been able to challenge myself beyond my wildest expectation and lift heavier, run faster and build up my endurance. Now, it’s pretty safe to say… [Continue Reading]

Why Weight Training for Women Is Important

weight training for women

If you’ve been going to the gym or pushing play on a regular basis to get your cardio sessions in, you should give yourself a good pat on the back – you’re doing the first thing that’s required to see success: regular physical fitness activity. But, what if I told you that you could see… [Continue Reading]

Does Leading a Healthy Lifestyle Make You An Outcast?

Healthy Liftstyle

After you make the decision that you’re going to start striving to achieve some health and fitness goals, the next step will be making some healthy lifestyle changes to accomplish these goals. You’ll be attending the gym on a more regular basis, leaving less time for other activities, and making changes to your diet plan,… [Continue Reading]

CrossFit Review

CrossFit vs P90X

Well it’s no real secret that my overwhelming passion for fitness evolved from a little 90-day program called P90X.  However, that’s not to say, that even after 3 years of absolutely loving the results that it gifted me, not to mention education on what I was doing horribly wrong at the gym….I always love to… [Continue Reading]

Fall Fitness Challenge

Beachbody Challenge

  Summer is over, Holidays are just around the corner, and there is no better time than now to commit to yourself for the next 30 days and get in on some great incentives to boot! So grab a friend, or 2 or 3, and let’s get movin! WE’RE KICKING THINGS OFF ON OCTOBER 1ST. All orders… [Continue Reading]