Fitness Myths #2
Often women state that they want to be “toned” but not build muscle. There is a common misconception that a woman who lifts heavy weights will “bulk up.” As a consequence of this, women often do weight training with weights that are too light and with too many repetitions. There are two aspects of strength training that I would like to underscore. 1. Hormonal differences between men and women prevent women from building the amount of muscle that men are capable of building


Got Muscle?
If you have experienced trouble opening a new bottle of ketchup, wondered whether it is still safe for you to get on the step ladder, or con


What is a wellness coach?
So, what the heck is a wellness coach? Briefly, a wellness coach is your partner in your achieving your optimal state of wellness – your best self. A wellness coach collaborates with you to formulate a highly motivating vision of your future wellness and to develop the action plan (the little steps) that directs you on the path to your goals. The coach does not decide your goals and does not tell you what to do. Rather the coach uses inquiry, listening, empathy, accountab


Fitness Myths #1
When I first meet with a client to discuss his/her fitness goals, very common requests are I want 6-pack abs, I want to get rid of these chicken wings, or I don’t want these love handles. This request is usually followed by some type of statement of one of the more common myths of fitness training – that it is possible to spot reduce fat by doing exercises in that area. It is a myth that doing a lot of crunches or other abdominal exercises will eliminate abdominal fat or th

