Core Strength

Why Core Strength Matters

(and How to Get It) How can I best strengthen my core? Do I need a machine, or is low-tech better? Questions about cultivating “core power” are among the most popular inquiries I get as a trainer. We hear enough about the importance of core muscles, but few of us have enough information to formulate […]

Gut Health and Mood

Gut Health Impacts Your Metabolism and Mood?

When feeling grumpy, down, irritable or otherwise in a “bad mood,” it’s easy to consider the cause purely circumstantial: tossing and turning all night, needy family members, never-ending work demands, getting cut off on the expressway — or a combination of all of the above. While these are all undoubtedly frustrating, it’s not often that […]

5 Daily Shake-Ups

5 Daily Shake-Ups for Big Change

Redo Your Routine How many of you are banking on big change for the New Year? While the emphasis might be on “resolve” right now, real change happens through the daily details. What shake-ups are you ready to welcome into your routine? Newsflash—you will not see the results you want to see by being willy-nilly […]

Tai Chi

A 20-minute no-excuse do-it-anywhere workout

What would you anticipate are the six most potent changes you can make for real transformation? Summer events, parties, vacations, and activities can make finding time to exercise nearly impossible. It’s not uncommon for many to phase out the daily or weekly trip to the club. But that’s no reason to hang up those workout […]