Do you have a Biggest Loser Competition at work you would love to win? Workplace team competitions are very common these days. To win a competition, having a coach is the number one way to improve your chances of smashing the opposition. Fitness means something different to everyone. In working with your coach individually, you can come together as a group with goals specific for you but have a common focus and be able to support each other. Initial 30 minute private consult Follow up email with challenges and goals specific to you Nutritional analysis and meal planning Fitness plan creation Follow up 30 minute call every two weeks Email communication When working in a group, you are more likely to stick with it because of the accountability you create. Its important to have a goal, but without a plan … Read entire article »

Studies have shown that eating eggs, yogurt, and whole-grain cereal can give your body a little fat-burning advantage. How, you ask? The protein in eggs probably helps control appetite, so people eat less and feel more full. Calcium and other helpful compounds in … Read entire article »

Target Heart Rates AHA Recommendation Health professionals know the importance of proper pacing during exercise. To receive the benefits of physical activity, it’s important not to tire too quickly. Pacing yourself is especially important if you’ve been inactive. Target heart rates let you measure your initial fitness level and monitor your progress in a fitness program. This approach requires measuring your pulse periodically as you exercise and staying within 50 to 85 percent of your maximum heart rate. This range is called your target heart rate. What is an alternative to target heart rates? Some people can’t measure their pulse or don’t want to take their pulse when exercising. If this is true for you, try using a “conversational pace” to monitor your efforts during moderate activities like walking. If you can talk and walk … Read entire article »