Posts Tagged "energy"
X-Weighted Asked Me…
About nutrition for active children. A must-read for parents. Whether your children play sports or not, they will and must be active in some way. And even if they are not, it’s important to know what kinds of meals your child should be eating to encourage energy and proper growth. If you are NOT a parent, this nutritional guidance still applies to adults. Follow the link, and give it a read. X-Weighted Blog: Nutrition for Active Children
Read MoreMusic Mondays #21
Happy Monday! I’ve got some really awesome, bumping house music for you this week, courtesy of Dj Balu, from Ottawa. It’s bright, jazzy, and a perfect blend for the sunshine and fresh air! If you’ve started your outdoor runs, and are looking for that PUSH of energy, go grab this mix. I’ve used Balu’s mixes many, many times before in my cardio sessions because they seem to turn you into a robot, in a good way! You just keep moving and moving and moving, and often surpass the time you had initially intended to spend on cardio. And lord knows, I NEED that – I’m definitely a strength over endurance kind of girl. Before you know it,...
Read MoreMusic Mondays #9
I know I say that most of these mixes are my favourite. And I know that is the point of this series… But this mix makes me so energized from start to finish. You HAVE to move. Choose a very high energy activity for this one! It will really fire you up. Free download and hand-picked like always. Stars and Muscles 10 – Dj Pump and Wax Romeo
Read MoreSNACKING as a SUPERPOWER
Snacks have the ability curb cravings, fill nutritional gaps, pump us with energy, increase our metabolisms, stabilize our blood sugar levels and put us in a great mood! They help fuel our workouts, re-fuel us afterwards and prepare us for a great sleep… All of these benefits help our bodies to operate at their most efficient level, and to shed excess body fat and support lean muscle. So, it’s worth learning how to snack right! (Bear in mind, different things work for different individuals – most of my posts will apply to the general public, however personal trainers’ jobs are to cater to individual needs and schedules.) Snack should be about...
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