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If you have someone on your shopping list for the holidays that is an exercise enthusiast here are some suggestions for some unique gift ideas! A fitness or activity tracker.  Most people who workout regularly would love one of these if they do not already have one.  The Fitbit and Garmin are both top rated activity trackers.   Lumo Run and Lumo Lift are products that are fun and helpful for running and everyday life.  Lumo Run helps you work on your running form while Lumo Lift helps you correct your posture throughout the day.  They can be found at http://www.lumobodytech.com Recovery tools such as a foam roll, the stick, Compex - muscle stimulator  Compex Gift certificates from companies such as Lululemon or REI are always a great choice! A nice water bottle such as Hydroflask.  These are great but slightly expensive so people don't typically splurge on something like this for themselves so they are great to give as a gift.   FlipBelt. This belt fits snugly to the wai

It never fails in the spring and fall people seem to fall victim to a sinus infection, cold, flu, or upper respiratory infection.  The change of season seems to trigger some type of immune response that lowers peoples resistance and makes them vulnerable to these infections or viruses.  I have been fortunate and rarely fall victim to these illnesses.  If I do catch something it usually doesn't get me down for long.  Its not that I have a super charged immune system its a combinations of several things. the right supplements adequate sleep a good diet proper hydration low stress limiting alcohol  An important part of my fall and spring immune boosting program is to take a product called Wellness Formula by Source Naturals.  This product is a great formula designed to boost your immune system. It has a combination of 30 powerful ingredients designed to help you boost your immune system.  I usually start taking it in September and continue for several months.  I start aga

Many times I have clients that take time off from working out because of things that have happened in their life such as a death, sickness, stress, or work related issues.  When you are unhappy or stressed that is the time you NEED to be working out and taking care of yourself.  worst day of my life best friends This past year I have experienced several stressful and devastating things in my life.   If you know me you know my love for my animals.   I don’t have kids so they are my life and I literally plan my schedule around them.  I work a job that enables me to come and go throughout the day so I don’t have to leave them for too long at any one time.    So when I found out my running partner and best friend for the past 8 years had cancer I was devastated.   I took her in to the vet in July for a cough and the next day I was taking her to be put to sleep.   I didn’t care about anything and just wanted to stay in my house with my remaining two dogs Tigger and Spec.   I

I have been in the health and fitness business for over 20 years and I have seen many products and fads come and go.  Some have stuck around but most have faded just as quickly as they popped up.  Here are some of the popular myths about weight loss.  In the end its about how much and what type of food you put in your body along with what physical activity you do to burn calories. Myth Number 1:  If I only exercise I will lose weight.  While initially you might lose a few pounds but if you don't adjust your diet you will most likely not succeed in your endeavors to lose weight and become healthy.  When people begin an exercise program sometimes they don't lose weight because their appetite increases. If this happens and you are eating the wrong foods you will most likely not lose weight because you may be eating more of the wrong foods.  To succeed you need a balanced diet along with exercise which includes cardiovascular and strength training.   Myth Number 2:  If I do

It doesn't matter if you hope to complete a 5k, sprint triathlon, marathon, or ironman you need  a plan to get to the finish line.  If your goal is to lose weight, feel better and live a healthier life then you need a plan to do that too.  You have to make the decision to make a change and commit to the change.   In the end that will lead to success in whatever you want to do.  I have seen people do unthinkable and unbelievable things because they have a great plan to get there and they were very committed to the process.  It is also important to make realistic goals for you as an individual.  Many people decide on a goal because a friend is making a change and has convinced them to do it with them.  This may not be the right goal for you or it may not be realistic for you.  It is important to take into account how achieving this goal will affect your lifestyle and think about the time commitment involved.  Can you dedicate yourself 100% to following the plan with work and famil

Many times people get into triathlons because they are trying to lose weight.  At first they do lose weight while doing some of the shorter distances especially when they go from no activity to regular exercise.  After doing the shorter distance many people inevitably want to do longer stuff like the half and full ironman distances.  Many times the weight loss slows or stops and the training volume has increased.  Most times the appetite increases with more training and people are eating the wrong foods so they don't lose weight.  When training long hours you have to fuel your body to make it through the long rides which many times are followed by a run.  I find that sometimespeople who are trying to lose weight don't want to take in calories while they are training.  They would rather save those calories for goodies after their training and reward themselves with something good.  Some people just want to cut calories so they don't take too many calories while working ou

I recently started doing Himalayan Salt Stone Massage and Thai Massage.  Here are some of the great benefits that await you if you schedule one!   The benefits of a Himalayan Salt Stone Massage: Negative ions are produced when heated providing a sense of relaxation. The heat of the salt melts restrictive fascia to go deeper into the muscles and loosens the joints andt he moist heat of the stones helps with soothing inflamed muscles and joints. Leaves the skin feeling refreshed and glowing and the salt stones contain moisturize and plump up the superficial layers of the skin. May detoxify and alkaline the body. May aide in reduction of insomnia, blood pressure and stress. On a spiritual level: Can ground and balance meridian levels, chakras and electromagnetic field. Clear your prana and energy. Himalayan Salt Stones are used with a choice of organic coconut or massage oil for your relaxation needs. The stones can be used in conjunction with other massage

When people come to me to begin an exercise program they are usually more than ready to get started.  They have been waiting for the right moment and want to get going as soon as possible.  I love the enthusiasm a new client brings to my training group.  Sometimes their enthusiasm gets the best of them because they overdo everything.  Sometimes they restrict too much food and don’t want to take a day off from the gym.   When you begin a new program don’t make these mistakes.  1.      Doing too much too quick.   Take it easy in the beginning and don’t be afraid to do less rather than doing more.   This will lessen the likelihood that you will become injured and make it more likely you can work up to the harder stuff.   Don’t be afraid to ask your trainer for a modification for an exercise if you are struggling through something.   Some people just push through it and then don’t realize they overdid it until they get home or the next day.   2.      Restricting your diet too much and