My Current go-to Move: Shoulder Press Jack!!

One of my fave additions to any workout is the shoulder press jack.  It provides a killer combo of boosting your heart rate, toning up your arms, and involving basically every other muscle in your body as well {especially that core!}  Here's the breakdown:Stand straight, feet together.  Hold dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level. Stand tall & keep tummy tight and pulled in to protect your spine during the bouncing movement involved in this exercise!Perform a jumping jack and...

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Sleep & Weight-Loss

A super common zapper of weight-loss goals is sleep deprivation!!  Our culture glorifies running on little-to-no sleep for some reason.  The truth, however, is that on average, we need 7.5 hours of sleep per night for our bodies to function most efficiently.  Below are a few reasons for the connection between weight-loss and sleep. When you're tired, you are more likely to reach for extra drinks or snacks (CALORIES!!) as an energy boost.  That temporary boost will most likely...

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Core-Blasting Workout Tips!! (no crunches involved!)

When you hear the word "core", what do you think of?  Crunches and sit-ups, right?  Well, as we've mentioned around here before, your core goes far beyond the abdominal muscles involved in a crunch!  You can strategically plan a workout to strengthen and tone up your core from start to finish... without doing a single crunch! Keeping a strong core is a SUPER way to help improve posture & to strengthen and protect the lower back.  A strong, tight, and toned core helps to elongate...

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Revisiting the CARB CURFEW!!

I've said it before, and I'll say it again.  SET A CARB CURFEW!  It's SUCH a great way to shed that last couple of pounds that just seem STUCK to your mid-section :)Although carbohydrates are an ESSENTIAL part of your diet (they provide energy, help your organs function well, & provide a vast array of nutrients!), they need not be consumed in the later part of your day.  So today's tip of the day:  Set a Carb Curfew!  Eliminate carbs @ dinnertime.  No need to fill...

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In a fitness funk? The solution might be found in OTHER areas of your life...

Physical fitness is what I'm technically trained/educated in.  I studied the human body, kinesiology, anatomy, biology (etc) in college.  So, as a trainer, that's what I'm coaching people on.  HOWEVER, I am a super firm believer in promoting WELLNESS....not just physical fitness.  The purpose of getting into your ideal physical condition is to improve your quality of life and to be the best YOU that you are capable of.  However; emotional, spiritual, & mental health...

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Monday Morning Wake-Up Call!!

Rise & Shine!!  Another week begins and it's BACK to the grind.  As you start your morning with that extra cup of coffee, be encouraged!!  I've got some great news for you!!*DID YOU KNOW*A recent study showed that by consuming a cup of coffee before working out, participants were able to work out harder, longer and with less muscle soreness to follow. Good news, right?!  I know what you're thinking... this is the PERFECT reason to set your alarm 45 minutes earlier than...

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Create your own @Home Gym on the cheap!!

**Don't miss out on our newest addition to the site.  Click GEAR from the top menu to browse Good Life-approved gear that will assist you on your path to a healthier and FITTER you!I get asked all the time how I fit workouts into my day, what I do and when i do it, what I use, etc...  So to help answer these questions, I've come up with the Top 3 things everyone needs to work out at home! dumbbells.  You need varying weight sets.Light: for small upper body lifts (delts, tris, core...

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Recipe: Homemade Grilled Personal Pizzas!!

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Beach Workout!!

In honor of my recent/upcoming beach vacays, here is a quick workout for you to do the next time you find yourself enjoying a beautiful, rejuvenating ocean-view!run 1/2 mile in soft sand15 push ups30 lunges @ mid-calf depth be sure back knee dips into water w/each lunge!30 v-ups15 push upsrun 1/2 mile in soft sand {back to where you started!}30 lunges @ mid-calf depth30 v-ups15 pushups30 lunges @mid-calf depthv-ups burnout!!go until you can't complete another single one!!Good job!! Now go for...

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Motivation Monday!

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