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Here's an easy to make recipe that brings excitement and nutrient intensity to your plans for that pack of frozen grass-fed beef in your freezer
I get some version of this comment/question regularly: "I'm looking to get rid of some of this belly fat so I'm going to ramp up my cardio, any other tricks you got for me TD?" First off, relieve yourself from thinking that the sole solution lies at the gym. What if a major key to sparking body composition change actually lies at the grocery store or in your kitchen?
There are lots of things in your life that you can outsource without compromising their primary benefits. Cooking is not one of those things. It's impossible to attain lasting health and fitness results while you outsource the task of cooking to the restaurants and fast food chains around you.
Catch up on Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of this series in case you missed it. Once you're up to speed, keep reading here to see the final 4 items on my list of things I plan to enjoy in 2016. Hint: those two wheeled, fire-starting hover boards didn't make the list and wouldn't have made it even if the list had 160 spots instead of 16!
In case you missed Part 1 and Part 2 circle back on those to see why I plan to enjoy conversations, mindfulness, fat burn efficiency, better sleep, plyometrics and more. I know you're surprised that Kanye West's new Yeezy Season 3 album didn't make the list of things I plan to enjoy in Part 1 & 2 so read on to see if it made the list in Part 3 of the things I plan to enjoy in 2016:
Strength needs to be a priority. Young, old, athletic or not, building strength will help you. Making an exercise more challenging to execute might look cool but it can compromise it's ability to help you build strength.
Take a step back and figure out what your "Super Bowl" is. This is the advice I'd offer if I were talking to my younger self as a student or 1st year physical therapist/strength & conditioning coach/fitness pro. 10 years of post-graduate experience at any profession/craft is hardly anything compared to folks who have 20, 30 or 40+ years of experience but during my 10 years that bit of advice stands out!
When it comes to training, there is a constant barrage of new technology that’s supposed to revolutionize how we perform, recover, and stay injury-free. Though many companies claim to do everything from calculate intensity, fatigue, speed, strength, and power, the question seems to have shifted from should I get this to how many do I need. Before you invest your money and time into the latest technology, here are a few things to consider before you swipe your card.
Not all calories are created equal but counting calories assumes this. Counting calories 1 for 1 assumes that 1 calorie from a donut is the same as 1 calorie from a carrot. Clearly calories from different foods perform differently in the body.
In Part 1 of this 4 post series I described looking forward to enjoying family/friends, mindfulness, a new favorite/healthy option for my sweet tooth and having more conversations with my athletes in 2016. Let's get into the next section of what I'm looking forward to this year:
Like most folks, I do take the time around the New Year to reflect on what I'm thankful for and consider what I'm excited about or plan to enjoy in the year to come. So rather than whine more about how I think New Year's is overrated, here is part 1 of the 16 things that get me pumped and that I plan to enjoy in 2016.
The most challenging but important part about getting fit is committing to and starting a plan. You’re not alone if this has posed a challenge for you.
Check out the 21-Day Bodyweight Fitness Plan that I put together for my great friends at MyFitnessPal - it will help you kickstart your new fitness habit!
According to the marketing, almond milk is a nutrition powerhouse and healthier alternative to real milk. I disagree and frankly almond milk annoys me - let me tell you why.
Do you ever go to bed with intention of getting up early to sneak in your workout before the day gets away from you? It's one of those things that sounds so good in your head but when the alarm sounds, it doesn't feel like such a good idea.
How in the world are you supposed to stay true to your health and fitness routine during the holiday season? For weeks you are bombarded with get-togethers, family food traditions and sweet treats in the office. Good for you if this constant storm of temptation is easy to ignore or navigate without a calculated plan of attack. Me? I'm only human and over the years, I've seen some of my great dietary/fitness routines implode during the seasons of giving! I got tired of watching my health and fitness gains evaporate around the time that eggnog hits grocery stores each year, so I crafted 3 rules that help me to stay on track:
A recent article in the New Yorker chronicles the potential benefits of seaweed to the environment, agriculture and to our health while pointing out that it could be the next "superfood." Let's take a look at the potential benefits of seaweed while considering the limitations of dubbing a food as a "miracle food."
Developing a big squat requires lots of time, reps and work, but what if there were a few quick fixes to help you tighten up form and bust through squat performance plateaus? Here are 5 strategies you can use to improve your squat performance immediately