Take advantage of frozen foods! Here are my top 3 tips when buying frozen: Buy whole foods like chicken breasts or thighs, salmon filets, fruits, and vegetables to avoid getting extra ingredients like sugar, saturated fat, and sodium. Skip fruits and veggie options that have been frozen in syrup.  Skip the sodium. Look for words […]

The hip hinge is one of the fundamental movement patterns that we use. Think about it like your movement as you pick something up off the floor.  It’s one of the most effective ways of building lower body strength. It’s a staple of deadlifts, squats, and anything that requires explosiveness, like sprinting or jumping. Coach […]

Deep Bodyweight squat: Doing this exercise with help increase hip, knee, and ankle mobility. The squat is a relevant movement in everyday life no matter your age or fitness level.

Don’t be afraid of using canned products, even with seafood or poultry! a.       Fresh produce is great, but if you can’t use it in time it can waste your money. b.       Even though fresh seafood or poultry are common staples in a meal, they aren’t always convenient or budget-friendly. Canned products can be just as nutritious as […]

Did you know that according to the CDC, less than 10% of Americans consume enough fruits and vegetables? Fruits and vegetables play an important role in disease prevention. They contain protective nutrients called antioxidants that are most widely known for their ability to protect you from cancerous cells and various heart diseases. Fresh, canned, and […]

The thread the needle pose is a great way to stretch the upper back if you are sore from sitting at a computer, lifting heavy, or if you just slept weird. To get a deeper stretch, you can put your supporting hand behind your back. (This also works on balance!) Watch Coach Alex demonstrate here:

Do you have any new year’s resolutions in mind to begin in 2021? If you plan on making any changes to your diet, my biggest piece of advice is to start small. Science tells us that people have the most success with creating long term change when only 1-2 new habits are changed at once. […]

Dead bugs help build a solid and stable foundation that protects the spine.  Raise your arms up and bend your knees to about 90 degrees. Allow your shoulders and low back to fall heavily to the floor. As you exhale slowly lower your right arm and left leg until they are just above the ground. […]