I am currently writing this on an airplane. Quick fact about me, I hate flying. I have severe anxiety about, well many things, but flying is certainly top of the list. A year ago, I never would have been able to write a blog post on...
You have probably heard people say that nerves can help you produce better work. This is true to an extent. Getting nervous before a date or a big presentation is completely normal and can even be good for you. Feeling nervous and scared in a...
Over the past couple years, my ‘knee-friendly’ MFit workout videos have gotten extremely popular. Everyday I work with clients who complain about achy knees or a sharp pain in their kneecap. It’s becoming clearer to me that this is a big issue for many people. If your...
Let’s talk about the hamstring muscles. The hamstring muscle group is located on the back of the thigh. It helps you walk, jump, squat, and basically do any lower body movement you can think of. Stretching this are will prevent injuries and lower back pain....
So you’ve been working out hard, but you still can’t see your abs. Try making these lifestyle shifts to see the results you desire -- Don’t drink your calories Avoiding liquid calories is the easiest lifestyle shift you can make if you are trying to see your...
Trying a new group fitness class, stepping into the weight room for the first time or just walking into a new gym can be really stressful if you aren’t used to it. Unfortunately gym anxiety can cause some people to cut their workouts short or skip...
Whether you call it intermittent fasting or something else, time-restricted eating is all the rage right now. I have talked about intermittent fasting before on my blog. If you have read that post, you know that I actual follow a time-restricted eating schedule. I am...
You started exercising regularly and walking more everyday, that’s awesome! Now you hurt yourself… that’s not so great. This is a story I have both lived and heard many times. Below I am going to talk about three very common injuries that new and experienced exercisers...
Are you sabotaging your weight loss before you even eat? Check out these mealtime tips to start your diet off right! Use real plates We all have busy lives. Sometimes it is just easier to grab something quick and eat in the car. I also eat most...
Metabolism is a chemical process in which the body coverts food into energy. However, you are probably more familiar with the term when it’s used as a way to figure out the rate in which your body burns calories. Metabolism slows with age, but for many people,...