Hey everyone! Here's a quick and easy, on the go snack perfect for the chocolate peanut butter lover in you! Ingredients 1.5 cups Oats 1 cup natural peanut butter 3 tbsp natural unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce or honey 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 scoops of protein…
Many of us think we’re in reasonably good shape but, how often do you give your spine a second thought? We go on about our days at work in a not so perfect posture for prolonged hours; Some of us slump on a couch or favorite chair in a lousy…
This just might be your missing puzzle piece. A healthy diet is an essential key to maximizing your brain's potential after a brain injury. Poor diet can affect mood, behavior and brain function. Our brains need energy and nutrients for healthy brain chemistry, functioning of nerves, and correct neurotransmitter levels. …
People often ask me, "Do I need to fuel during a long run?" Here's some things to consider: If you are exercising for more than 60 minutes at a moderate-high intensity, consuming carbohydrates during your workout can help delay fatigue and enable you to perform at a higher intensity, it…
Springtime is the start of golfing season, which is the time of year to pull out those clubs and take advantage of the warmer weather. In this article, I am going to talk specifics by explaining how flexibility helps you reduce injury and achieve a more powerful swing, as well…
One of the reasons that diets often backfire is because people restrict too much. They allow the number of calories they consume to drop below their resting metabolic rate, or the basic amount of energy or calories needed to run our metabolism for the day. Eating less than your resting…
When spring hits after the freezing cold weather of winter, a big realization sets in. The perfect swing you mastered from last summer has left you once again. As you rotate through the changing seasons, this becomes an unfortunate reality every year, leaving you to start from the beginning as…
For soft tissue injuries – that is everything from a sprain to a strain or tear to tendinitis – reducing inflammation becomes your biggest objectives, thus your perspective on nutrition has to shift. Your focus is now fighting inflammation and fueling repair. There's something about knowing that eating clean can…
What is IT Band Syndrome? Glad you asked! The iliotibial (IT) band is a thick band of fascia that runs from your pelvis to the outside of your knee. Repetitive bending and straightening of the knee while running can cause constant rubbing of the IT band over the bony…
If the cold winter and ice covered sidewalks has you moving your runs indoors, give these treadmill workouts a try! I get very bored on the treadmill and have a hard time running more than 5km! However, these interval workouts help me spice things up a bit! Disclaimer: If…