As San Diegans we are lucky to enjoy beautiful weather all year round, but it’s easy to fall into lazy habits and take this beautiful place we call home for granted. Fortunately there’s no shortage
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Almost everyone enjoys a good solo workout. Headphones in. Tune out. Get moving. But switching it up and working out in a group setting has perks you wouldn’t believe. Endless benefits come with group fitness
With all of the confusing and contradictory information on the subject of saturated fats out there, you might be surprised to learn that the naturally occurring saturated fat in coconut oil has AMAZING health
Thanks in part to the increase in fitness education via social media, the topic of weight lifting for women has become less taboo over the years (finally!). However, there are still many women out there
Doctors and nutritionists can help people better understand certain health issues, but they often don’t have the time, resources, or individualized approach to guide and motivate people through their unique journey to lifelong, sustainable
Lately short, intense workouts have become the name of the game in weight loss, and for just cause! They’re a great way to get the physical results you want out of the gym. But what
Difficulty Level: Easy Time: 5 min. Servings: 2 Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories – 210, Protein – 17g, Fiber – 10g Ingredients: 1 green apple, cored and quartered 1/2 banana 1/2 avocado 1 cup
“American Ninja Warrior” is back for a sixth season with all new episodes and new cities – featuring fresh new obstacles on the course and some of the biggest surprises in the show’s history. Fit
Fit Athletic Club in downtown San Diego is the first gym in the country to get their hands on the most functional cross training tool we’ve seen yet. What is OMNIA™? OMNIA™ is a
Difficulty Level: Easy Time: 10min Prep, 40min Inactive Cook Time Servings: 2 Entrees/4 Sides Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories – 40, Protein – 1g, Carbs – 1g Ingredients: 1 large spaghetti squash extra
Step 1: Blog. Step 2: Profit! If only the blogosphere worked that way. Building your fitness or healthy lifestyle brand by blogging requires considerable time and energy—not to mention talent. In a world
Every year at this time there is a ridiculous amount of commercial attention placed on the status of your heart – is it broken, lonely, filled, overflowing, fragile or hardened? Just how much chocolate does
“New Year’s Resolutions”. I’ve heard those magical three words every January throughout the course of my 20 year personal training career; often uttered by people who are hoping to shed body fat and improve their
I’ve seen it all. Twenty plus years in the fitness industry and I’ve got a few stories to tell. From too much nakedness in the locker room and doing things with towels that are completely
Intra-abdominal adipose tissue, also known as belly fat, is not only viewed as unpleasing aesthetically but also has a direct affect on the organs of the guttural region, slowing their function and wreaking havoc on
As summer comes to an end, you may find yourself losing your drive to keep coming to the gym and maintaining your workouts. However, it’s important you keep your motivation moving all the way to
Listen up you fitness fashionistas, it’s not just about looking good. Well, ok it is! We’ve come a long way with our workout apparel since spandex, leg warmers, and psychedelic leotards. A very long way.
Whether you are just starting an exercise program or you’re a seasoned athlete, soreness from exercising will happen. While the benefits of stretching and massage are great (relaxation, increased blood flow, injury prevention) – they
To help our bodies metabolize fat properly, we need to make a list of the worst enemies of fat metabolism. So, what are they? Artificial Sweeteners. To avoid overloading your body with toxins,
When it comes to an eating plan for your healthy lifestyle – who cares what you call it as long as you have boundless energy, strong immunity and can do anything your body asks! The
The power of plyo-what, you ask? I’m talking about fitness. And I’m talking about a type of fitness that will get you in top shape, fast. Plyometrics are insanely time efficient – you’ll never want
There seems to be a tempo epidemic in the gym with everyone pretty much doing the same thing. Three sets of ten reps, at an arbitrary, unconscious tempo is what I see every day. What
If you want to run a faster foot race, here’s two tips on how to take a step in the right direction. 1. Stride Rate If you look at videos of world-class runners, you’ll notice
