FITNESS MYTH! “If you work out an hour a day you can maintain your weight” TRUTH: You can OUT EAT your workouts. Even if you’re training an hour (or more) each day, if you consistently consume more than you burn, you may not lose weight at all and probably add a few pounds to the …
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We talk a lot about FITNESS MYTHS on the blog, and what not to believe when it comes to your health. Here’s another one of my personal favorites….. TONING WORKOUTS! FITNESS MYTH: “Toning” workouts are done by lifting lighter weights for many reps and are best for women who are looking to gain definition. TRUTH: …
Fearless Fitness Tip Of the Week: The Kinetic Chain – Whats Your Weakest Link? The following includes some excerpts from Todd Durkin’s book, “The IMPACT Body Plan”. I HIGHLY recommend this book – it will change the way you live and train Did you know that your nagging knee pain could be caused by the …
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HEART HEALTH! What’s the most important muscle you should think about keeping in great shape? No… it’s not your 6 pack. It’s YOUR HEART. “Over 800,000 Americans died from heart attacks and other cardiac illnesses last year,” reports preventive cardiologist Lori Mosca, MD, founder of Columbia University Medical Center’s Preventive Cardiology Program. “Sadly but most …
Build your BODY CONFIDENCE! On my recent trip to Boulder Colorado, my roommate and I had a long, late night chat on body confidence. I was complaining about being small. She wasn’t happy with her curves. You hear it every day… “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE GRASS IS GREENER”. HOW can we stop complaining, comparing, …
Meditation and BREATH work! We breathe, on average, between 18.000 and 22,000 times per day. How often do you actually stop and pay attention to your breathing? Seldom to never right? Its amazing, but the simple process of listening to your breath and focusing on it becomes a tremendous aid in feeling balanced, reducing stress, …
January in the gym is like the mall before Christmas. MADNESS. After months of holiday celebrations and overindulgence, January becomes a time to get the REAR back in gear. Whether you have a new years health resolution or are just eager to get back into your fitness routine, be careful not to believe the following….. …
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To my fearless running family…. For those of you that come to class or work with me, you know I’m constantly talking about how much I LOVE running. Recently I was introduced to a well-known running fitness author, Heather Ebright. Heather is considered to be one of the most knowledgeable running experts in the industry …
1.) Caroline Jordan Fitness Schedule and Special Events December 19th-25th: Monday 12/20: 12:05pm Cycle Express San Francisco Bay Club, 5:30pm Competition Core and 6pm Chisel’d EQUINOX Tuesday 12/21: 12:30pm Cycling EQUINOX, 5pm Ball, 5:30pm BOSU, 6 pm Spin Circuit, and 7pm Sports Stretch Club One Citigroup Wednesday 12/22: 5:30pm Competition Core and 6pm Chisel’d EQUINOX. …
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Q: Can yoga replace strength training? I switched from doing two full-body strength training workouts to doing two hour long power yoga classes each week. Can my yoga practice count as strength training or do I need to do both?” A: Great question! Your concern about losing muscle and slowing your metabolism is a good …
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