WHAT IS YOUR TARGET HEART RATE FOR A CARDIO WARMUP?! We know it’s important to get blood flow to the body before you train, so how intense should it be? Typically I like to get myself to about 65-75% of my hearts max intensity to ensure proper blood flow and exercise readiness… here’s how to…
One of the most common forms of pain most of us experience in our life time is the infamous low back pain ( LBP). This can come with many symptoms including but not limited to: Tightness and aches in the lower back on one side or both, Glute(butt pain), leg pain, knee pain. ankle pain,…
Bottom line is for most of us we do not get nearly enough nutrient rich vegetables in our diet. For the majority who try to eat healthy, 1-3 servings is achieved on a GOOD day. Then there are those who count iceberg lettuce, a few carrot sticks or even ketchup as their vegetables. Unfortunately this…
The body uses primarily sugars to fuel the brain, organs, and muscle functions. While burning sugars(carbohydrates) fat is also added to the “fire) for a complete functioning metabolism. So if we want to burn fat this means we must eat some carbohydrates in our diet for a healthy metabolism. Now, before you start ranting about…
The PLANK. One of the most basic core exercises out there. If you’ve been in the gym its no doubt you’ve been told you need to plank for both core stability and for your abdominal muscles. There are several variations of the plank for beginners and increasingly advanced. For more variations check out the exercise…