April 1, 2016
12 Weeks Total Recharge: Week 5 - Breakfast
Eat within one hour of waking up and make protein the foundation of your breakfast with 20-30 grams. The most important meal of the day Breakfast is your first meal after having fasted for 7-12 hours. ...
March 25, 2016
12 Weeks Total Recharge: Week 4 - Exercise
As a personal trainer, I understand the importance of nutrition, and its impact on the body. In regards to living healthy, your nutrition is responsible for a whopping 80% (give or take) of your healt ...
March 18, 2016
12 Weeks Total Recharge: Week 3 - Sugar
Working out hard and not seeing results?!?!? If these three components - hydration, sleep & sugar intake - are out-of-balance in your life, your exercise regimen will lack results. As your hydrating w ...
March 16, 2016
The Importance of Heart Rate Monitoring
Heart rate monitoring systems are no longer just for the serious of athletes. Many everyday individuals are using them for their workouts, but are they truly beneficial? Doctors and trainers say that ...
March 11, 2016
12 Weeks Total Recharge: Week 2 - Sleep
Let's face it, everyone loves a good night’s sleep! But most of us have so many demands on our time—jobs, family, errands—not to mention finding some time to relax. To fit everything in, we often sacr ...
March 4, 2016
12 Weeks Total Recharge: Week 1 - Hydration
Are you feeling like your body is in need of a recharge?! Running low on energy? Packing on extra pounds? This 12 week series is created to bring your body to a place of rejuvenation….. a stron ...
October 6, 2015
Join Us for Body Basics First Annual Holiday Challenge!
Hello! We are embarking on our first Holiday Challenge together, which I am totally excited about! I'm excited for several reasons: Challenges build friendships and relationships, and what a perfect ...
July 3, 2015
3 Tips for a Healthier Fourth of July
Happy 4th of July, “Y'all”! If you're planning on cooking this holiday, here are a couple of tips to keep you eating a tasty but healthy meal! When buying bbq sauce or ketchup, make sure ...
June 10, 2015
What is your body craving after a workout?
Fluid and carbohydrates are the two most important fuels your body needs. Protein is also needed after high-intensity interval training or strength training due to the protein helping with muscle reco ...