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Four Great Cardio Workouts
When it comes to cardiovascular exercise, many people simply turn on their workout machine or walk out the front door. There is no real structure or specific purpose to the workout other than getting in the exercise. While this type Read more
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Fit Tip: Park Workout
It’s getting warmer, and as things are opening back up you can get out the house and make the park your gym. If that is allowed and something you feel ok doing. Make sure you are still being Read more
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Crisp Gnocchi with Brussels Sprouts
I have been missing my dinners out and craving some Italian Gnocchi recently. However, as I will not be eating out anytime soon I was able to appease my cravings with the pantry safe packaged gnocchi. I now make sure to stock Read more
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Fit Tip: Core Combo Workout
As we move into this fall, it’s safe to say this year’s spring and summer have been…a little different, right? As the world changed, many of us shifted our spring workouts at the gym to home workouts in the living room. Read more
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Special Appetizer: Butternut Squash Hummus
When it comes to Easter, I love to go BIG in regards to the meal. For some extra recipes and to give you a good idea of what I mean, check out last year’s recipe lineup which includes my Read more
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5 Minute Appetizer: Prosciutto, Parmesan, and Honeydew
I think you may have picked up on it, I love Prosciutto, especially as an appetizer. It’s easy and pairs with almost anything. The most famous appetizer dish that uses prosciutto is “Prosciutto and Melon” (cantaloupe) to be exact. Read more
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Leg Extension Don'ts
Good old leg extensions. They are such a seemingly simple exercise aren't they? But if they are so simple, then why do so many people perform them incorrectly? There are a lot of ways to mess up the leg extension, but Read more
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What is LISS and How Is It Different Than HIIT?
When it comes to cardiovascular exercise there are two popular types, namely LISS and HIIT. "LISS" is an acronym for "Low-Intensity Steady-State" while "HIIT" stands for "High Intensity Interval Training." They are at the opposite ends of the intensity spectrum Read more
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Luck of the Draw Workout
Feeling lucky? Then grab a partner and a standard deck of playing cards and try your luck with this fun St. Patrick's Day workout. (Also good for any other day of the year!) Did you like the infographic? Check out Read more
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The Lunge
The history of the lunge can be dated back to the eighteenth century, during the fencing era, or even further back to martial arts training in Asia. Many martial arts forms incorporate the lunge in their movements, especially power moves. Read more
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Lunges for Beginners
I have three all-time favorite body-weight exercises: The push-up, the squat, and the lunge. All three are functional, modifiable, and best of all, extremely effective exercises. Like the squat, the lunge often gets a bad rap — You often hear Read more
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Greek Inspired Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Zucchinis actually make the perfect vegetable boat for ground turkey, garlic, kalamata olives, diced red peppers, pine nuts, basil, shallots and Parmesan cheese. Altogether, this zucchini Read more