When your family loves cake but always scrapes off the icing, a bundt cake is the answer. This coconut cake just has a drizzle of glaze – just enough to hold on some toasted coconut. This is a great Easter dessert when you need a gluten, grain and dairy free or low...
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Make Boot Camp an Epic Success
Throughout the fitness industry I think we can agree that those hours on the treadmill or elliptical machine aren’t getting anyone the results they are looking for. Why? Because it isn’t building strength in the muscles, movement is in only one plane (not consistent...
5 Essentials to Starting a Pain Free Walking Program
Aches, pains, and stiffness can keep you in the house on even the most beautiful summer evenings. The problem is, that sedentary lifestyle is just making your aches and pains worse. So, how can you ease into activity and exercise without causing more pain? A walking...
Friday Foodspiration: Cajun Salmon
I’m not a huge fan of fish but know my body needs the healthy fats and protein that it contains. So, I’m always looking for a fun flavorful salmon recipe. And I’m always glad when I can make my whole meal in one pan for easier clean up. I used a 10” cast iron skillet...
7 Sanity Saving Nutrition Tips for New Moms
Hey there New Mom! Did you think a lot of food while you were pregnant? Usually women prioritize food for one of two reason when pregnant – Either they just want to eat all the food, after all it’s a great excuse when “eating for two”. Or, they are hyper focused on...
Friday Foodspiration: Creamy Cauliflower Colcannon
Festive meals are my favorite thing and St. Patrick’s Day is no different. The predicament is always – what can I serve other than corned beef and cabbage? When I search for Irish recipes I found colcannon. It’s traditionally a potato dish, but I nearly always replace...
Friday Foodspiration: Rosemary Pork Chops
After the holidays this year I was a little over cooking so dinner around here the past two months has been pretty boring. Chicken and variations of ground beef have been easy and affordable. This week I decided it was time we got back to a little variety. I found...
7 Tips for Flying Without Joint Pain
Sitting on a flight last week, I overheard many complaints from nearby passengers. From not being able to get their bags lifted into overhead bins to sore backs and cramped knees. But, this didn’t surprise me! We often hear complaints about flying from our clients....
Do Squats Cause Knee Pain?
We did a workshop at a local boot camp a few weeks ago and many of the questions we received were about squats: “Did squatting cause my knee pain?” “Can I squat if I have a knee injury?” “Are deep squats bad for my knees?” Let’s start out by saying that our body was...
9 Ways to Be Nice to Your Knees
Click, clunk, pop, crack. . . these are the words our knees use to speak to us as we get older. If your body is speaking this language you are normal. Over time, as your knees absorb the shock of each step, the cushion (protective cartilage) begins to wear down. As...