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Working Out When You’re Snowed In The winter storms this past week got us all thinking about how we can workout when we get snowed in for a few days. You don’t need a lot of fancy equipment and don’t really need a surplus of time either. All you need is a little space and [...]
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but lunch is a close second. Studies have some that kids who eat a well-balanced and healthy lunch do better in school and are more alert. This should not come as a surprise because who can think clearly and concentrate on challenging [...]
If I had a dollar for every time I heard a female client, friend, family member, say I don’t need to or want to lift heavier weights I don’t want to be huge! I would honestly have been able to retire at the prime ripe age of 12. It seems like even when I try [...]
On your mark, get set, GO! Whether it’s the infamous Hospital Hill that has grown to attract over 7,000 walkers and runners, or a small local race, Kansas City offers a huge variety of races. From 5 k’s to full marathon (yes, all 26.2 miles) the race craze has become ever more popular. I know [...]
From Shod to Barefoot Running: Guidelines for a Safe Transition Written by Nicole Dierking A Growing Trend Have you ever seen someone where those funny looking fivefinger shoes and wonder why they wear them? Well, it’s time to get with the barefoot running program! In recent years, barefoot running or running in minimalist shoes has [...]
It’s all about portion control. Never eat directly from a bag or box, always portion your food into a bowl so you don’t find yourself mindlessly munching away on way too many extra and unnecessary calories. Weighing out your portions of food is also very important to make sure you’re not eating multiple servings in [...]
What is strength training? Strength training is also called resistance training because it involves strengthening and toning your muscles by contracting them against a resisting force. There are two types of resistance training: Isometric resistance involves contracting your muscles against a non-moving object, such as against the floor in a push-up. Isotonic strength training involves [...]
How To Eat Clean: Eat Lots Of Plants – Eat food that is straight from nature. Eat mostly foods that are off a tree, bush, plant or vine, and you’ve pretty much got it covered. The idea is to stay away from anything that humans (food corporations) have altered in any way. Include Meats – [...]
We all know how important it is to be physically active, but sometimes it’s hard to find a way to burn those extra calories while juggling spending time with the family. The great thing is that it doesn’t have to be one or the other. The old adage, “A family that prays together, stays together.” [...]
Water. Wars are fought over control of it. Millions of people around the world are dying without it. Water is this critical and a fundamental part of our existence. Not only is it needed for crops to grow so we can eat but also for us to literally survive. Water is something that the vast [...]