The New Year marks a time for reflection on the past and goal setting for the future. Many of us strive to make this year better than the last. While others around you are making unrealistic and outlandish goals, I want to take the time to set SMART goals. This type of goal allows you […]
Firstly, I wanted to wish you a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year ! Both personally and professionally, 2019 has been one of the biggest learning experiences in my life to date. As a father, a husband, a coach, a businessman, and as a person. It has been all about striving to keep balance, […]
By JOANNA AMSTELVEEN, MS,RD,CSSD,LDN Often times we go to the gym consistently, change our workout routines before hitting a plateau, yet still cannot achieve the results we want. You are dedicated to a life of health and fitness by eating right and exercise, yet others seem to outperform you. If you are looking for a […]
The other week I was asked on what my thoughts were on using Heart Rate monitors to completely to guide training. There are some users who believe that it is the end all be all of getting great results, while others like myself think it can be effective if used correctly. Like I always say […]
Working backwards from your fitness goals is an effective method to getting you to the end goal. Essentially, you are reverse engineering the process. It forces you to consider the obstacles that may arise and do an assessment of your current circumstance. If my goal were to drop another 15 pounds in 3 months, then […]
What is your favorite part of the holiday season? I absolutely love being with family. The laughter, creating new memories and sharing past experiences is something that I look forward to each year. For some, this can be a stressful time of year trying to make sure everything is perfect. At times, it seems like […]
Plenty effective exercises can be done with minimal equipment using a simple resistant band. Bands offer an accommodating resistance as tension increases the more the band is stretched, recruiting more muscles to complete the range of motion. Depending on body position, and the angle and height of the band, you can recruit more muscles on […]
I often tell my athletes and clients, that when they hit the gym, you aren’t actually getting stronger WHILE you work out. You get stronger in the days you rest away from the gym. This is why, aside from having a legitimate training program to follow, that you have proper recovery strategies in place to […]
Have a plan in place. Research has proven that when we EXPLICITLY formulate a plan for attaining a goal, you are more likely to overcome the obstacles that may arise. That means if you want to create better conditions to succeed, being intentional with your planning is key. It will take more than just SAYING […]
Written By Joanna Amstelveen MS,RD, CSSN, LDN Many of us have seen the Snickers commercial with the signature phrase, “You aren’t you when you’re hungry… grab a Snickers”. Besides being a funny commercial, I think there is some truth to it. Who do we become when we are hungry? I become impatient, cranky and have […]