Sharing the best ways to use FSA and HSA funds before they expire. Hello friends! How are you? I hope your morning started well! We are in full holiday mode here; I’m really trying to finish everything this week. I started baking for the holidays, but everything is gone, lol, so I’m starting over (and […]
There was a time when no chest workout felt complete without three pressure angles: flat, inclined, and descending. The “big three” of chest training dominated the gym floor, and lifters once considered the bench press the gold standard for chest development. Then, for some reason, the bench press steadily declined in popularity. Fast forward to […]
Leg day is often filled with visions of hitting the squat rack and leg press machine to max out those muscles, but when the gym is packed and there’s a line at the usual leg day stations, why not change things up by focusing on the corners? Best of all, you can keep things fresh […]
Skiing is a challenging activity that requires: Power Balance/stability/kinesthetic awareness Speed Muscular endurance Ski-specific strength Skiing requires strong lower body muscles, combined with a strong core and upper body. What is unique to skiing is a strong emphasis on eccentric (muscle lengthening for shock absorption) and isometric (static contraction to prevent movement) muscle contractions. To […]
I’ve started increasing the length of some of my rides, which is well tolerated as long as I don’t push too hard. This is really relaxing and enjoyable when the weather is nice. Last Tuesday we had a group ride that started out cold and foggy. I was surprised how many people came, all bundled […]
Did you know that fashion trends are recycled every 20 years? And often new or recurring trends indicate some kind of social shift. Remember my wide leg sweatpants theory?! Today I have another deep dive into fashion history/trend for you… one that more people need to talk about. Low-rise buildings are back And we love […]
Hello friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? It’s been a great experience here, but it always amazes me how quickly December flies by. I can’t believe it’s less than two weeks until Christmas and even though I’ve checked most of my list, there’s still a lot to do. In between everything we try to […]
The dust may now have settled on the Precision Fuel & Hydration IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships held in Spain last month, but the indelible mark that race day left on those who took part is a life-changing experience. Athletes from all walks of life, not to mention individual mental and physical challenges, headed to Marbella […]
In May, Sam Sulek started a smart bulk plan to go into the summer as strong as possible. After winning his IFBB Pro card in February, the social media star explained that eating more eggs, cutting down on fat and increasing carbs was his preferred plan. But with his IFBB Pro debut coming up at […]
If you were to tour the Capitol Building in Washington DC, you can expect to walk thousands of steps during that event. Now imagine that as a member of Congress or their staff, you have to take so many steps every day to go back and forth from their various offices to one of the […]