Christie’s Fitness Tips
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Where I Buy My Stylish Workout Gear
Splurging on new stylish workout gear once in a while can be so motivating. When a new pair of leggings fits just perfectly, or a new top really spotlights those sculpted shoulders you've been working on so hard, you want to run right to the gym and work out in...
What Are You Made Of? This Body Scanner Will Show You
Have you ever wondered what your exact body fat percentage is? Whether your muscles are symmetrical or not? If you have dangerous visceral fat? Scoliosis? Osteoporosis? I've been curious about my body composition, so I went to see Peter Schwagly at Bodycomp Imaging...
Healthy Recipe: Sugar Free Whole Grain Pancakes
Brunch, whether it's on New Year's Day or any other time of year, doesn't have to be unhealthy. Trouble is, your typical restaurant brunch can be a dietary minefield: orange juice? Pure sugar. Pancakes? Filler with no fiber. Serving size? Way too big; a typical...
6 Surprising Ways Lifting Weights Will Improve Your Life
Want to be stronger, leaner, sexier? How about better looking? More confident and less stressed out? How'd you like to live longer too? You can, and it doesn't have to cost a penny. How? Lift weights. Starting in your 30s, your body starts to lose muscle mass. This...
From Gym Newbies To Seasoned Fitness Buffs: Why Everyone Needs Perfect Posture
I recently met with a new client for his first session. His goal is to become stronger and reduce his back pain. When I explained that we'd be spending most of our first session establishing perfect posture and alignment, breathing patterns and core muscle activation...
Healthy Recipe: Sweet Potato Pumpkin Soup
It's the end of October and it's blustery and chilly on the west coast. For a healthful foodie this means just one thing: homemade soup! And nothing says autumn like sweet potato pumpkin soup. My most recent soup making adventure began with the onset of Halloween....
Five Simple Travel Health Tips
There's nothing more rejuvenating than taking a well-deserved vacation. But going on a holiday shouldn't mean leaving your healthy lifestyle at home. In fact, taking a break from your healthy habits can seriously hijack the fitness goals you've worked so hard to...
Burn Fat, Save Time. 7 Reasons You Need To Start Doing HIIT Now!
Fitness trends seem to change as fast as the weather. Some crazes are just too ridiculous to stand the test of time (check out those inflatable shorts!) while others top the list year after year. With oodles of scientifically proven benefits, HIIT (High Intensity...
Weight Loss Secret: Why Diet & Exercise Aren’t Enough. Part 2
In Part 1 of this post I told you how not getting enough sleep can affect your ability to lose weight - even if you're dieting and exercising. But if you have trouble sleeping, how do you fix that? Here are 6 tips to help you drift off more easily and stay asleep...