You cannot “tone” without building muscle

Although your specific goals may be different from others, almost everyone wants to feel fit and “toned.” However, you cannot achieve this look of being toned unless you build muscle. There is a misconception that lighter weights will achieve this look better than heavier weights when in fact, it is the heavier lifting that builds […]

Nutrition is key for fat loss hormonal balance

The body recognizes nutrients from foods first and foremost. Neither powder nor supplement has the same effect as food does, no matter how “clean” or natural the product is touted to be. If you want to hurdle a plateau, and overcome yo-yo dieting, certain nutrients must be implemented consistently in order to keep the hormones […]

You can’t just do cardio

Walking, running, cycling, group fitness, and other heart-pumping workouts have a wide array of benefits, but when it comes to fat loss, you also need to incorporate resistance training.

You do NOT have to beat yourself up

In the fitness industry, everyone’s obsessed with “more”. More cardio. More squats. More gym time. More training. More miles. More competitions. More fitness. But if you’re not careful, “more” can lead to overtraining, injury, and illness. Plus, when you are eating smart and for your body type, there is just no need to train so […]