Bolthouse Farms is a brand I recommend a lot when it comes to salad dressings, but they also have healthier versions of holiday drinks!  A “short” size at Starbucks provides 8 oz, or, 1 cup. A short peppermint mocha from Starbucks provides: 270 calories, 11 grams of total fat, and 37 grams of added sugar.  It is […]

Be sure to lock your elbows into your side when performing tricep extensions. This will allow you to isolate your triceps for maximal engagement. Common faults to avoid: -excessive elbow movement -elbows flaring out

Bolthouse Farms is a brand I recommend a lot when it comes to salad dressings, but they also have healthier versions of holiday drinks!  A traditional eggnog such as the brand, Southern comfort, provides the following nutrition for 1 cup of eggnog: 380 calories, 18 grams of total fat, and 28 grams of added sugar.   […]

Trainer Tip by: Leah Sanders Did you know that Vitamin D is essential for staying healthy and fighting infection? Vitamin D is also known as the “sunshine vitamin.” How do we get enough Vitamin D in the winter when we may not be able to enjoy the sun like we do during the summer months? […]

Trainer Tip by: Coach Michael Tracking your workouts is a great way to see your progress and continue to push yourself. Using the MYWellness app or MYWellness Key will track everything for you, so be sure to utilize this feature. Using a notebook, excel spreadsheet, or app on your phone (MYWellness) will make access to […]

It’s important to remember that all the fun traditional beverages served around this time of year aren’t simply calorie, fat, or sugar-free. For example, a Grande Peppermint Mocha from Starbucks gives a whopping 440 calories, 50% of the daily value for saturated fat, and 54 g of sugar! Below is a list of which drinks […]

Did you miss getting your sample of my healthy chocolate brownie in the lobby last week? Don’t worry! Here’s the recipe so you can try it on your own. They are truly so easy to make and so delicious. Tip- You can use milk chocolate chips instead of semi- sweet for extra richness.  

Trainer Tip by: Coach Michael Supersetting is when you rotate between 2 or more exercises. For example, if my superset was with squats, jumping jacks, and pushups, I would do one set of each before moving on to set 2 of each. Here are a few types of supersets you could do: Push/Pull Upper/Lower Vertical/Horizontal […]