Shake Up Your Summer Salads

Shake Up Your Summer Salads

The summer months often consist of high temps and days packed with activities.  Rather than cooking over a hot stove or turning on the oven, I personally prefer to keep my meals quick, easy and cool!  My go-to meal tends to be some variation of a summer salad using...
What is Heart-Rate Zone Training?

What is Heart-Rate Zone Training?

Heart-rate zone training is defined as specific training levels (zones) based on your maximum heart-rate. As you increase your pace, cadence, and effort, you increase the demands on your heart.  Typically when we hear the phrase “heart-rate Zone training” it’s geared...
New Year Resolutions…in April?!

New Year Resolutions…in April?!

No, we aren’t fooling you! There is no better time than now to start your New Years’ resolutions. No, I’ve not lost the concept of time or forgotten that new year resolutions typically start on January 1st.  Did you know, research shows 80% of people abandon...
Food for Fitness

Food for Fitness

Fueling properly for fitness can be the differentiator in how you show up as an athlete.  Not only will it benefit your performance and ability to improve your fitness level, but it will significantly reduce your risk for injury.  Although each person’s fueling needs...
Mood Boosting Foods

Mood Boosting Foods

Mood goes hand-in-hand with energy – if you’re in a good mood, you’re likely high-energy as well.  When you’re low-energy, your mood often dips.  That being said, food plays a major role on our mood because at its core, food is fuel.  So, if you do the math…good food...