Sunshine and summertime provide the perfect backdrop to mix up your workout routine, but it’s also a time for those pesky temptations. There’s a temptation to skip eating healthy and indulge at various cookouts and events, a temptation to have too much fun in the sun, and what seems like more temptations creeping around every [...]
It's important to remember that advertising shouldn't be used for nutrition coaching. Case in point: Michelob ULTRA is the fastest growing beer brand in the U.S and that might largely be attributed to how they have positioned themselves in the market. They aren’t the watered down “light” beer. They aren’t the “easy to drink” beer. [...]
Summer is finally here, and you know what that means - a shift in your daily routine. Free time previously spent indoors becomes hours by the pool, at the park, or on your deck. Quick meals grabbed on your way home from work are swapped out for family BBQs or s'mores by the bonfire. And of [...]
Regardless of it being in powder form, a bar, or the old-fashioned meat, eggs, and cheese, we need to be consuming sufficient protein each and every day. Pairing protein with regular exercise is one of the parts of our nutrition coaching program. This helps with both the repair and growth of muscles. It also plays [...]
Warning: Your Office Can Cause Critical Harm! You could staple your finger to that report! Get a paper cut on a post-it! Become involved in a wrestling match with a coworker over the last cup of coffee in the pot! You could even sit for hours on end in a chair that could harm the [...]
Walk into any St. Louis gym and you’ll see a combination of free weights, private workout rooms, ellipticals & bikes, and machines for various strength training exercises. But what you will probably see the most of are exercise machines. Most gyms have at least 50 or more of these metal contraptions that look like they [...]
Some people are in denial. It’s coming folks. Really. Summer is almost here and that means many things to different people. It could mean outdoor soccer leagues starting up or the fact that school is out and the kids are home. It also means changing out the wardrobe and pulling out the shorts and swimsuit. [...]
The fear of technology is a thing of the past. Long gone, is this notion that modern technology is something we should fear. I mean… just this blog, for instance, would take about twice as long to complete if I had to write out everything by hand, and even then, how would I be able [...]
Get your stress under control… the right way It’s Monday morning. There are 8 Facebook notifications to respond to, 30 new emails, an entire feed of Instagram posts to engage with, an 8 hour work day ahead of you, an hour workout after that, dinner, showers, family time, and taking care of logistical business like [...]
Wonder Woman stormed the comic world in 1941 with indestructible cuffs and a lasso that reveals the truth. She’s a character that has brains, beauty, and brawn. While comic racks were once dominated with muscular super-men wearing spandex, Wonder Woman came in to unsettle the boy’s club. And rightfully so. Young girls also need a [...]
This is probably the question I get asked most consistently. I mean, how could carbs not be confusing? Carbohydrates are without a doubt the most abundant macronutrient in our foods today. These sneaky little guys are hidden in almost everything we eat and can be extremely tedious to keep track of. Not to mention, they [...]
Why do you want to get healthy? That’s an important question that is going to dictate your strategy moving forward. Maybe you noticed you’re getting winded easier when playing with your kids. Perhaps it’s because you noticed that you have jumped significantly in clothing sizes. Maybe you just don’t like sitting at a desk all [...]
Long gone are the dated “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” and jazzercise classes. Group training classes aren’t just spandex filled rooms led by coaches spouting cheesy motivational lines. Faster Fitness is one of many gyms in St. Louis who offer group training classes. In 2017, there are so many fat-burning, heart-racing fitness classes that will get [...]
Finding the right gym is more than a game of hide & seek. It’s not just a matter of finding a gym in the wild - it’s about finding the right one for you. The keyword there is YOU. Just like with any journey, you need to prepare before jumping right into it. You need [...]
It’s the age old debate for fitness. Should you focus more on strength or cardio for your fitness? Strength training is notorious for building muscle that helps you perform better, run faster and prevent injuries. Because the lack of impact movements, it's safer to train this way if you have a history of knee or back [...]
