MEASURE PROGRESS WITHOUT THE SCALE Frustrated. Disappointed. Hopeless. Skeptical. Whichever you choose, these emotions are enemies of people trying to lose weight—especially when you feel like you have done everything right. For many trying to shed pounds, the elation from that initial weight loss is brought to a screeching halt when the scale stops …
10 Tips for Starting a Wellness Program Today It’s never too late to begin your journey in wellness! Here are 10 steps you can take today to get started. 1. Write out your goals and desires. What’s your wellness vision? Where do you envision yourself three to five years from now? Set three-month and weekly …
Enjoy this recipe from personal trainer, Brad Taylor, who also has years of professional cooking experience; bon appétit! Butterless Butter ChickenIngredients:6 chicken breasts4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 yellow onion4 tbsp minced garlic2 tbsp mined ginger1.5 tbsp curry powder1 tbsp chili powder2 tsp paprika2 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp Himalayan salt1/3 cup chicken stock1 can coconut milkDirections1. …
Getting ready to prep: The biggest issue with meal prep is finding the time to do it. We have all the time in the world to watch a TV series, sleep-in, or play on our phone. This can lead to unhealthy convenient eating like fast food or even skipping meals. A great idea to get …
In this video, Urban Athlete owner and trainer Karly Renman coaches us through one of her popular Glute Gains classes, holiday edition! This class runs every Wednesday night from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM and changes week to week so this video could be just the beginning for you. Sign up for a membership …
Posture; What Does It Mean? I like to keep it pretty simple, posture is the representation of your body’s alignment and symmetry. It can reveal the presence of pain, muscular imbalances, and even reveal an individual’s state of mind. It is a snapshot of your overall health & wellbeing. Can I Change My Posture, Make Improvements? …
It is extremely valuable to understand what you are eating and this is where tracking your food comes in handy. Having the knowledge of your own macro intake is arming you with the why or why not of weight fluctuations. This is why I advise clients, friends, and family to choose …
Here are some common eating patterns that people tend to follow. For each of these scenarios, I will give you a way to adjust your lifestyle instead of choosing a yo-yo diet! Here goes nothing. Do you spend the day skipping breakfast, missing almost every meal; you end up fasting all day because your workload …
I see it every day in my line of work. Those consistent, dedicated gym-goers. They have set days, time and routine that they follow week after week. For those of you who are reading this and thinking, isn’t this type of routine exactly what fitness professionals want people to adopt in order to maintain their fitness …
In this video Urban Athlete trainer, Wendy Peterson, brings us through the 20 Classical Pilates moves. This is a little sneak peek of what you will learn in our Classical Pilates classes!
