Muscle Vs. Fat

Do you obsess over a number on the scale?  Do you think that getting to a certain point on the scale will make you happy?  The numbers game we play with ourselves is something I encourage people to move away from… if you want to follow a number, get your body fat percentage measured and…

Getting Started: Gym Etiquette

Is a gym in your plans for 2011?  Gyms can be a highly effective way to meet fitness goals but it can also be an intimidating place (and busy after January 1st).  Here are some basics so that you fit right in and help you focus on the fitness! •Share. If you’re doing multiple sets…

Treadmill Tabata

Those who know me, know how I feel about running on treadmills – NOT my favorite thing, but I do love, love, love sprint and interval training on treadmills to mix up my routine.  You have heard me rave about Tabata and how it has become a staple in my endurance workouts and this treadmill version…

Tabata Training: Four Minutes of Pain for Gain!

Medical Disclaimer: It is important that you contact a doctor before you begin this Tabata workout routine or before you make any major changes in your exercise routine. *I am not a doctor* I was recently introduced to an interval training sequence known as Tabata.  It’s an amazing, and challenging workout that will be the…