Guest  Post by Niall Traynor   Build a Better Booty and Burn Fat I had a client start with me a few years back who in her mid-forties really wanted to improve the look of her butt. She wasn’t particularly overweight or out of shape but her butt just didn’t have the lift it did […]

Want great legs? Don’t go for a run, plan to do a marathon or take up jogging. Jumping rope is FAR more effective, more fun and is easier on your body. Surprisingly your knees will love jumping rope more than running too. Especially when you do a double jump (or jump on two feet) because […]

This oatmeal is packing a powerful ingredient – protein. Mix a scoop of your favorite protein powder into your oatmeal to transform it into a quick and healthy breakfast. Servings: 1 Here’s what you need… 1/2 cup whole grain oats 1 cup water dash of salt 1 scoop high quality protein 1 tablespoon chopped macadamia […]

Fix My Knee Pain This is my good friend and fellow Canuck, Rick Kaselj explaining how to squat properly. Whether you’re doing body weight squats, or squats with additional weight, you need to take care of your knees. Rick’s Fix My Knee Pain plan will help you alleviate any current knee pain you may have […]

Here’s a delicious way to dress up broccoli rabe. Broccoli rabe is a non-heading type of broccoli with long thin leafy stalks that’s topped with small florets. It’s packed with vitamins A, C and K in addition to potassium, iron and calcium. It also contains phytochemicals that fight cancer and improve your overall health. Servings: […]

Guest Post by Lisa Bullock “I don’t think you have a single muscle in your body!” my naturopath laughingly told me. Well ha-de-haha.  What a comedian!  What a ripper joke to share with me while I’m lying there practically naked and unable to leap up (with dignity) and take my vengeance!  That was 20 years […]

Here is a muffin that is truly packed with fiber. Whole wheat flour and wholesome cooked quinoa combine with almonds and cranberries for a moist and delicious treat. Cooked quinoa can be used in place of some of the flour in almost any recipe to increase protein and fiber. Servings: 36 Here’s what you need: […]

 Guest Post by Lisa Bullock “I LOVE being 48!” I exclaimed the other day.  And once I had recovered from the shock of hearing myself actually express such a sentiment, my conscious mind took over and followed it up with a “Hallelujah!!! “.  Why, you ask?  I had been chatting to a friend about a […]

Crunches or Sit-ups? Guest Post by Sylvia Favela Author: Bodyweight Pilates There are three things that are nearly on every woman’s wish list: A Fat Bank Account, A Hunky Man and Sexy Lean Abs, Right?! You won’t get that enviable sexy midsection by doing crunches or skipping out on your workouts. With dozens of options […]

I often hear this from clients: I have a lot of back pain. I’m nervous to exercise and if I do, I’m not making much progress. What should I do? I have a ‘go to’ answer and even a ‘go to’ expert. Here we are in Miami this January. We were out for dinner with […]