"A little bit of something is better than a whole lot of nothing" is a song by Robert Parker and a spiritual law. It's also how I define my approach to getting enough exercise and defining how much exercise is…
We've all heard so much about the "obesity epidemic." It's easy to think the story is being blown out of proportion. But the truth is far from it. According to World Health Organization, the prevalence of adult obesity has exceeded…
Trails are quiet and serene. If you ask a trail lover like me, trails are a slice of heaven with unspoiled habitat. I love the soft terrain, natural beauty, and stunning views. I have learned that switching to trails from…
Dark winter days got you feeling down? It’s completely normal to feel gloomy during these cold months due to the lack of sunlight. Some people even suffer from the seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of depression that onsets late…
Morning workouts, anyone? I see myself as one of the self-righteous people who get up early, downs a cup of coffee, and immediately must get her cardio session in, or my whole day is unproductive. Something about getting your heart…
So, you’ve decided to start working out from home and you don’t know where to start. You’ve come to the right place. It’s easy to unload a lot of cash at the fancy gyms every month even when you can…
"When should I work out?" It's a ubiquitous question from my clients. My answer is simple, the time of day when you'll do it! After many trials and errors and from client experiences, I've concluded that the best time of…
Recovery is an integral part of a training program. Not giving enough recovery between the workouts puts you at a higher risk of injury. Exercise stress causes microtears in the muscles, which leads to fatigue and inflammation. Proper recovery needs…
Starting on the fitness journey can be intimidating. After a long day of work, it’s tempting to chill out on the couch. You lack the motivation to act. If you have a specific goal in mind, like competing in an…
Recovery was the one word that I always thought was unnecessary in the athletic dictionary. Yes! My slogan was to work out as hard as possible for many years. To me, "workout" meant working and no rest. I would brush…