Want to know the #1 predictor of the effectiveness of any training program?? Any guesses? It’s got to be something sexy like “Wall Pilates” or “6 pack in 6 days” right? 🤔 🥁🥁 Wrong! It’s ADHERENCE. That’s it! Rather unsexy and really quite boring. There’s a reason I keep doing: 1. Challenge models 2. …
How to recover well and reduce muscle soreness post workout (part 2). #2. Get a good night sleep! I know, snooze fest topic right? 😴😆 Your mom has been telling you that for half your life! But it’s the truth, it’s a fundamental pillar for maximizing muscle growth and recovery. Did she know that? Maybe …
How to recover well and reduce muscle soreness post workout part 1. 😮💨 #1. Eat adequate protein! Listen, I used to not buy in to what I thought was “protein hype” from the fitness world. 😏 It seemed unnecessary and “over the top” to me, but that’s because I didn’t understand proteins function. I thought …
It’s my 2 year “runniversary” and here’s what I have learned this year! Every year I learn a little bit more, and I like to share what I learn with you in case you’re a new runner or wanting to start! 1. Getting your body used to running takes TIME. One might even say it’s …
Did you know that it only takes 2 weeks of time off training to experience muscle atrophy(loss)? And that it only takes 3-4 weeks of detraining for your endurance performance, flexibility and VO2max (cardiorespiratory fitness) to suffer? Well that’s the bad news over with! The good news is… If you are returning from an exercise …