Sometimes my clients are so busy that they run straight from work to train with me. They forget to eat and often lack the energy they need for their workouts. I may only see them once or twice per week so when I do get the chance to train them I want them to be [...]
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Get In and Get Out
You do not have to spend hours at the gym to make or see a difference. Kids, meetings, traffic and so many other things come up during the day that prevent us from making it to the gym, or seriously cut into our time there. I designed several cardio workouts that allow you to burn [...]
Yoga – Mixing It Up
I have not been to my yoga class in over a year. I know that I am better off making this a habit but there are so many activities that I love to do that I find it hard to fit everything in. I am also a huge advocate of mixing up your workouts. We [...]
Cathedral of Learning Steps & Why My Legs Hate Me!
Wednesday’s are my half days. I take time off personal training and spend it with my two best friends on our bike. However, with the change or weather and to mix it up, we think of other ways to torture ourselves. So we decided to run The Cathedral of Learning Steps at the University of [...]
Holiday Pie’s – Which One Should You Indulge On?
Oh the choices! They are all on the table, you cannot resist or it just happens to be your cheat day. In either case, which pie is the healthiest for you to indulge in? Let’s take a look at the most common and even find out how to cut a few calories while we are [...]
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Cyber Monday – Let the Online Shopping Begin!
Today is the start of the online Holiday shopping season. You know you are sitting at your desk and the last thing you want to do is work so check out these online sites for some great gift ideas.
For the fitness buff in your life findgift.com is perfect. Click on the Exercise and Wellness tab [...]
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Thanksgiving Day Workouts
Is your gym closed tomorrow? Are you panicked over what to do before turkey dinner? Do you want to try and burn off the over 2,00o calories the average American eats at a Thanksgiving meal? Well….here are two ideas to get you moving.
SPINNING
Too cold to bike outside? Head over to Shadyside Spin for a Thanksgiving [...]
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2009 Turkey Trot
Wake up, go for a run…..or maybe a walk and then EAT great healthy food for the rest of the day! Ha Ha, but at least you will feel good about getting out and moving before the stuffing begins. The YMCA of Pittsburgh will be having their annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. All ages [...]
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Great American Smokeout : Take the Challenge
Today is the Great American Smokeout! Quit smoking for one day and see how you feel. You can do it! Your body and family will be there to thank you.
Check out how quickly your body responds when you quit!
20 minutes after quitting: Your heart rate and blood pressure drops.
12 hours after quitting: The carbon monoxide [...]
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Recipe of the Week – Healthy Egg Salad
Here is a great recipe for all of my vegetarian clients. It is not heavy on mayo and you can enjoy on crackers, bread, or just by the spoonful!
8 large hard boiled eggs (can use 2 whole eggs and 6 egg whites to cut fat)
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped red bell [...]
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