Picture courtesy of https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:John_Lydon_at_the_Hammersmith_Odeon,_2008-09-02_%281%29.jpg John Lydon a.k.a. Johnny Rotten sang that in his song “Rise”. It is not a Sex Pistols song but a song from Public Image Limited, a band he formed after the Pistols broke up. I have always loved the Sex Pistols, punk and John…and I think he is spot on with […]
Muscles Burn Fat?
So here is a quote from a fitness professional trying to sell her services. “Muscle burns fat. Increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat percentage can be tricky, because most nutriton plans restrict calories and encourage long, slow distance cardio (running, walking, biking).” This was posted on Facebook. I think it is an interesting statement […]
Spartan Virtual Races May 30 and May 31
Here is a great way to spend a weekend. I am going to have a tough time talking you into this challenge. But as your friend, coach, trainer and general voice of reason, I need to sell this to you. It is time to shake this nightmare we have been living in the past two […]
Ways to Boost Immunity Part 6: If You Do Get Sick
Hey you made it. This is the last installment of the ways to boost immunity series. This is based off an infographic from Precision Nutrition. I have been a certified nutrition coach with them for years. They may be the only source of nutrition info that I trust. Anyway, here is today’s graphic and I […]
Ways to Boost Immunity Part 5: Immune Supporting Habits 2-8
Welcome to Part 5 of Boosting Your Immune System. In case you are wondering, I am a Precision Nutrition Coach and have been for around 5 years. They put together an infographic that was extremely long and thorough. I am breaking it up into little pieces in the hope that it will be more digestible […]
Ways to Boost Immunity Part 4: Immune Supporting Habits
Welcome to part 4 of this never ending series…Just kidding, we are getting there. If you just stumbled across this I am a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach. I am sharing an infographic on immune boosting practices which is very timely. If you want to get caught up here are the previous links. Part 1: […]
Ways to Boost Immunity Part 3: Factors that Compromise Immunity
Here is part three of ways to boost immunity by Precision Nutrition. I am a Level 1 Certified Precision Nutrition coach and I like sharing sharing this stuff with you because it is cutting edge science. Does it seem kind of common sense? Yes, that is the point. There is so much noise out there […]
Ways to Boost Immunity Part 2: What are Your Chances of Getting Sick?
This is Part 2 of an infographic I received from Precision Nutrition. As always they pack a lot of information into these so I thought it best to break it up. Who is a certified nutrition coach through Precision Nutrition? I am. So here is part two with added commentary. I found this to be […]
Ways to Boost Immunity Part 1: Focus
Some of you may know I am a coach with Precision Nutrition which is a no nonsense approach to eating. I just received a huge infographic from them I want to share but it is just too big to share at once. So here is part one with my commentary. This is excellent advice that […]
Personal Trainers Vs. Fitness Marketers. Who Wins?
I have been trying to figure out a way to frame this story for a long time. Part of me feels obligated to give you the inside scoop on the fitness industry but in doing so I have to talk about certain people I think are bad for the industry. The other part of me […]