Ask A Fitness Coach

You want to eat healthier, so why aren’t any of your efforts working? Maybe one of these “stories” is holding you back.

Everybody has their own definition of what it means to be in shape. In elementary school the government had a program that told you. But now that you’re older, you probably have your own definition. As a personal trainer, here’s the formula I use to determine if my clients are in shape—and it’s probably not what you expect.

Check out our latest post at U.S. News blog ‘On Fitness,’ where we just revealed four hardcore cardio workouts you MUST try this fall. (Hint: they couldn’t be further from step aerobics or spin class!)

Just the thought of putting my toe on the starting line gave me a pit in my stomach. The more I thought about running my first race, the more I dreaded it. I was completely psyching myself out mentally before I ever even took one step. I was literally afraid to run my first 5K. Afraid? Of what? Exercise maybe? Truthfully I had pounded out the 5K distance probably 10 or 12 times before race Read More

Guess what? Bell pepper-lovers know something you don’t! Find out why these veggies are beneficial (beyond just adding flair to a healthy dish).

There are two approaches people take to improving their nutrition: they make a 180-degree turn and change everything, or they create one new habit at a time. If you’re in the second group, we’ll tell you three things to change first.

5 weight loss myths uncovered. When it comes to weight loss everyone thinks they have the answer. Everyone will at least give you an opinion about weight loss. Read this article to find out the truth about these common misconceptions.

Feeling frazzled? Lethargic? Too cranky to exercise?

Here are three ways to boost your energy and your spirits.

Sustainable weight loss takes time, patience and sacrifice. So why do we keep hearing the words ‘faster’ and ‘easier’ from weight loss marketers?

Listen up, office vultures: if you’ve been feeling a little sore in the neck, shoulders and back lately, you’re ready for some serious upper body stretching. Is Kim Kardashian’s upper body workout the answer to your pain?