Lately Iāve been hearing a lot of discussion between clients as to whether they are achieving a state of exercise post oxygen consumption or EPOC after their workouts or not.Ā I decided that this well sought after state of EPOC needed some further explanation so you can understand how it is achieved after …
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So as this is the new year, many of you are journeying into a new workout regime. Before you jump into your workouts, remember to implement a proper warm up and cool down. This pre and post work includes the workouts you are in control of yourself (i.e. at the gym, hiking, marathon running, etc.) …
Recently, I came across and article that dealt with intermittent fasting.Ā The article was published on Yahoo! News and was titled āI was bloated for an entire year until I started doing these 4 things every day.āĀ Skeptically, I clicked on the article and read about this womanās journey to remedy her bloating.Ā The woman …
One of the most common questions I get is regarding post workout meals and snacks.Ā I know that it can be tricky when deciding what to eat after you just had an intense workout session.Ā My first instinct is always āWell, I just burned a ton of calories, so I can afford to have a …
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Okay, this week we will be focused on nutrition basics. As a soon to be registered dietician and group fitness instructor I get asked so many of the same questions time and time again. The most asked question has to deal with nutrition. Clients frequently ask me one of three questions: How much and of …
The new year is off to a strong start with many of you working hard to achieve your fitness, nutrition and wellness goals.Ā As with most of my friends, life is getting more and more hectic and you are probably having a difficult time making your nutrition, health and wellness a priority.Ā Thatās okay.Ā Hereās …
Okay, so as this is the first week in January, you probably are embarking on some changes in your life. Maybe you are vowing to work out more. Maybe you are promising to eat more nutritiously. Maybe you are going to allow yourself to take some āmeā time once in awhile. Whatever it is you …
Pondering Plastic Sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint have been two topics that have been in the forefront of emerging research to protect our natural environment.Ā Your carbon footprint is defined as the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by activities such as burning fossil fuels for electricity, heat and transportation.Ā Iām sure you …
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From the Beyonce to Pope Francis and now even celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, so many are acknowledging the vegan diet as a beneficial way of eating. Ā Yes, even chef Ramsay who has been reported stating that he was āallergicā to vegans, has since embraced the lifestyle by offering vegan menu items at his restaurant Bread …
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