My colleague and I were having a discussion about life in New York City, our careers, aspirations, yada, yada, yada. You know those typical checking-in talks you have with friends every now and again. After about half an hour's worth of yapping, we realized something… "Being successful in life is the same as being successful with your fitness goals." If you're asking how so, then let me tell … [Read more...]
Heavy Strength Training To Lose Weight?
An interesting article in the NY Times this morning. It discussed the age old myth of light weights and high reps for toning and good old fashioned heavy strength training for losing weight and losing body fat in women. … [Read more...]
What are they gonna come up with next?
I was sitting on the train this morning heading downtown to train some clients when I saw the following advertisement staring me in the face... … [Read more...]
Kids: They're Not Going To Outlive Their Parents
After coming from a fitness conference in Orlando, Florida, I am now finally settled. What an exciting weekend it was! Yet, after all the workshops that I attended, something one of the presenters said really resonated in my head. I wondered if it was true because it gave me some really torn feelings. He said, "Our current generation of kids may be the first to not outlive their parents." … [Read more...]
Kids: They’re Not Going To Outlive Their Parents
After coming from a fitness conference in Orlando, Florida, I am now finally settled. What an exciting weekend it was! Yet, after all the workshops that I attended, something one of the presenters said really resonated in my head. I wondered if it was true because it gave me some really torn feelings. He said, "Our current generation of kids may be the first to not outlive their parents." … [Read more...]
The Most Important Aspect of Fitness
I'm constantly being asked for advice when it comes to fitness. Recently, however, someone came up to me and asked me, "If you had to focus on just one aspect to get the most results what would it be?" … [Read more...]
Why The Cardio That You Do May Actually Be Preventing You From Losing Fat
Ever notice that individuals, who participate in cardio activities that require explosive movement or involve a short distance, are typically lean, toned, and defined, while individuals in cardio activities that require less explosive movement or involve relatively long distances, are typically less muscular, somewhat toned, and less defined? Yet, although the longer distance individual burns far … [Read more...]
Vanilla Spice Oatmeal
Ingredients 3 1/2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, optional 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch nutmeg 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, plus more, to taste 1 cup lowfat milk, divided 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil. Stir in the oats and … [Read more...]
Strawberry and Mozzarella Salad
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 heart romaine lettuce, torn or cut into bite-sized pieces (3 cups lightly packed) 1 8-ounce container of strawberries, hulled and sliced 3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, diced (about 3/4 cup) 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons Directions In a small bowl … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
"Metabolism" is the name of the bodily system that converts food calories to energy needed to perform various tasks, like pumping oxygen to muscles during a long walk. Many variables contribute to your metabolism, including heredity, gender and age. But you can quicken yours; here's how. … [Read more...]
