A slow cooker is an affordable, efficient household tool that allows us to prepare meals for our family while tending to other tasks. Slow cookers help tenderize meat/poultry, and brings out the flavor in foods. A wide variety of foods can be cooked in a slow cooker, including one pot meals, soups, stews and casseroles. […]
In honor of Mother’s Day, here are some exercise guidelines for all you new moms out there. Please be advised, these are basic guidelines and are NOT meant to replace medical advice. If you have specific concerns or other postpartum conditions, please contact your OBGYN. 1-8 Weeks After Delivery: Postpone vigorous exercise until after […]
As personal trainers, we work with many women who want to regain strength and muscle tone after pregnancy. Whether the client gave birth six weeks or six years ago, it is important to restore functional cores strength; this includes the muscles of the diaphragm, pelvic floor, internal obliques, spinal stabilizers and transverse abdominis. The […]
Stretches for nursing Moms (…and anyone with a stiff neck and shoulders). Although everyone has probably experienced neck stiffness and soreness at some point in their life, it seems as though nursing Moms have a higher incidence of it. Two simple, yet effective stretches you can do to relieve some tension in the neck […]
An Iced Coffee Protein Shake is the perfect morning or afternoon pick-me-up! Super low calorie, non-dairy, high protein and filling. INGREDIENTS 1-2 cups of Ice ¾ Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk 1 Cup Cold Brewed Coffee (can be regular brewed coffee, just don’t blend while it’s still hot!) 1 Chopped Frozen Banana 1 Scoop (or 1 […]
Why is balance so important? What can we do to improve our balance? In life, we find ourselves seeking balance, between work, finances, relationships, our diet and exercise. As we age, it becomes imperative that we really learn how to Balance… in the literal sense as falls can have greater consequences. According to […]
Taking a few minutes prior to your workout to stretch your ANKLES can greatly improve your overall performance. A little attention to this area can go a long way. In fact, improved Dorsiflexion of the foot can help your squatting, sprinting, strength, and your ability to avoid knee, hips and lower back injuries. In […]
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