Bodyweight Workout Series
Bodyweight workouts are a great alternative during holidays and travel when you don’t have access to a gym and weights. Try this 3 day program out during your next trip!
Vegan Tortilla Stew (Like Chili!)
High fiber/high protein vegan tortilla stew that will make both your health conscious and not-so-health-conscious friends happy. It doesn’t hurt that the ingredients are super cheap and it’s even better leftover the next day. Adapted from Chrissy Teigan’s cookbook, Cravings.
Training Misconceptions Part 3: Muscle soreness and strength gain
The idea that soreness is the best indicator of an effective workout is a total misconception. This posts discusses what post workout soreness really means, what other mechanisms we should consider instead, and tools to use to keep your workouts consistent and effective.
Homemade Nut Butter
Making nut butter is easier than you’d think. It’s almost so easy that it doesn’t warrant a written recipe, but I know I would have written it off as something that you just have to buy if I didn’t look into it. Turns out it only takes about 20-30 mins in total.
Natural Deodorant Review!
Natural deodorant 101. Tips, explanations, and product reviews for anyone curious about why and how to switch over to natural deodorant.
All The Tools You Need to Hit your Protein Intake
Getting enough protein is essential for everyone regardless of activity level. Pay special attention of you do train regularly - those of us that participate in regular strength training can benefit from above average protein intake.
Spicy Zucchini + Herb Summer Pasta
Simple, fresh and seasonal. This zucchini and herb pasta sauce is ideal for summer months! It’s easy for weeknight as it requires minimal dishes and the total cook time is only about 15 mins!
I also include recommendations for how to make this pasta both lactose and gluten free for those with common allergies.
5 Things That Make Staying Active Easier
Something different! 5 of my favorite fitness related products that help me to stay consistent with my fitness routine week to week.
This month I cover:
favorite dry shampoo
favorite leggings (cheap and expensive)
favorite shoes (important!)
water bottles
travel workout gear
Fats, Carbs, Protein and Fiber 101 (+ examples!)
Understanding Cardio Heart Rate Zones (+how to implement now)
Each cardio zone has its own list of benefits and drawbacks. The key: understanding basics so you can program intelligently and look past all the misleading marketing surrounding cardio training
Women in Strength
Strength training is empowering, effective, and has a load of benefits. Gender doesn’t determine which exercises are more or less beneficial, however it’s imporrtant to understand key hormonal and physiological differences.
Healthy Quiche Recipe
A healthier version of the quiche that’s easy, flexible, and works for any meal. It’s great fresh, but it also rewarms well as a leftover!
5 Flexible Healthy Habits to Implement Now (and a healthy recipe round-up)
Looking to turn a healthy page? Here are five things you should do consistently and comfortably BEFORE starting any complicated dieting protocol.
Alcohol and Fitness!
NEW: Summer Strength Training Workshop Series
Tracking Strength and Performance Progress (and my March goals!)
The Perfect Poached Egg
Learn the simple, reliable way I make my poached eggs every week. This requires no special equipment, you should be able to do it with tools already in your kitchen!
Training Misconceptions (Part 2)
Training Misconceptions (Part 1)
Easy Bibimbap
Basic, flexible outline for an easy weeknight bibimbap dish.