You knew there was a bit of an over-emphasis (border-lining on obsession) about cholesterol, right? Before we jump into some myths let’s make sure we’re on the same page when it comes to what exactly cholesterol is. The first thing we need to understand is that, in the chemical sense, cholesterol is[…]
Have you said “bye bye” to sleeping through the night? Are you feeling exhausted or “running on stress hormones” all day? Do not fear, I have some great tips (and an amazing recipe) for you! The science of sleep is fascinating, complicated and growing Sleep is this daily thing that[…]
Yes, we’re talking testosterone. That muscle-building hormone. But we’re not going to recommend that you take any anabolic steroid hormones or anything like that. We are going to give you two solid tips on how you can boost your testosterone levels naturally with supplements. Tip #1: Get enough zinc Zinc is[…]
This word “metabolism” is thrown around a lot these days. You know that if yours is too slow you might gain weight. But what exactly does this all mean? Well technically “metabolism” is the word to describe all of the biochemical reactions in your body. It’s how you take in nutrients and[…]
ELW 30 Day Boot Camp Before Boot Camp, I struggled with not having consistent high energy levels and motivation. As a result, I felt lazy and like I wasn’t utilizing all my time wisely. After Boot Camp, I now have more energy and motivation to not procrastinate and be more focused which gave me more[…]
Why waste time commuting to the gym, scheduling an appointment with a personal trainer or accommodating a group class schedule? You have enough things to get done without working around someone else’s schedule. It’s easier than ever to feel great and boost your confidence with a world-class trainer that comes to you. On your schedule.[…]
Feel like you’re burning the candle at both ends with no time for fitness or good nutrition? We can help with that! Pressed for time and don’t know where to start? Let us handle it. Quickly, efficiently and painlessly. We are your resource for all things fitness & nutrition related. And we’ll customize every recommendation[…]
In the simplest sense, aging well centers on establishing healthy patterns before the progressive effects of age take hold. Physically, this means conditioning the body for strength and flexibility – components of mobility. Cardiovascular and pulmonary fitness go towards energy and stamina. Often overlooked is the importance of rest and sleep, during which your body[…]
Somewhat counter-intuitively, the National Institutes of Health does not, in fact, have a written definition for Health*. Instead, each of the separate Institutes and Centers focuses on defining and researching diseases as silos – i.e., studying heart disease separate from metabolic disorders, separate from allergy/infectious disease, etc. In 2015, the institute focusing on aging, the[…]
