A great question- RIGHT? Weight Training? or is it Cardio? or is it High Intensity Interval Training??? The answer isn't all that easy--- they ALL have pro's and con's ! Our body is absolutely fascinating ! Weight Training: When you are lifting heavy weight- you are breaking down muscle tissue- that will then have to repair and … Continue reading What burns more calories?
Author: stephfitnessdiva
Retired RN, Wife, Mom of a 17 and 19 yr old and a Retired Greyhound. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer. Spartan SGX Coach.
Mexican Bake
So my family loves Mexican.. I want healthy food.. but still want lots of flavour! 😎 This was my creation tonight after noticing my avocados/ limes/ peppers were looking a bit old- time to use up! Plus I found a can of Poblano peppers at our local grocery store.... cool! ( Food Basics) I made … Continue reading Mexican Bake
One Pan- one full meal! Chicken/veggie Bake.
A little about me? I love to cook and experiment in the kitchen... In fact it's my only little bit of fame! Ha! You see I entered a recipe contest and actually won! I won a Brick oven and then had to give the copywrite to Wish Magazine. Since then I have seen it published … Continue reading One Pan- one full meal! Chicken/veggie Bake.
Housework/ Fitness? Yup!
Multi tasking at its finest! So my house is a disaster. I'm irritated. I'm guessing I'm not alone.. The overwhelming feeling.. no " time" to get it ALL done! Well! If you have a Fitbit? Wear it and go crazy around your house.. vacuuming, dusting, wiping, laundry, but use your stairs more than you want … Continue reading Housework/ Fitness? Yup!
When life throws you challenges??
You put your best foot forward.. Even if not feeling 💯 and give yourself the 1 hr you deserve . Stay healthy - physically, mentally and emotionally so you can help the ones that you love.. we modified the workout so each movement she did today served a purpose.. work to rest ratio altered.. huge … Continue reading When life throws you challenges??
Managing your time- Straight up talk!
*** Disclaimer! I am going to start this post by letting you all know that it is 3:30 pm, and I made my fitness goals a priority, BEFORE sitting down on the computer. TIME- Something we all need MORE of- but HOW do we get it? It is the one thing you can NOT buy.... … Continue reading Managing your time- Straight up talk!
Happy news!
Ana had a great full body high rep cardio workout today. Plus always making sure we add in some pelvic floor strengthening exercises .. more important than lifting heavy right now.. always train smart! A nice little interview from Ana! 2 weeks ago she was weighed and measured. Numbers don't lie! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼😀 Down 4 inches … Continue reading Happy news!
TVA = The best SPANX you can get! FREE!
Transverse Abdominis ( TVA) The deepest internal Abdominal Muscle – Your “ girdle” muscle. The “ SPANX” of your abdomen…It helps keep your waist tight and less saggy. Having a pregnancy stretches out ALL of your abdominal muscles like crazy! But weakness of the TVA is one of the most important ones we should address, … Continue reading TVA = The best SPANX you can get! FREE!
Metabolic Training/ Conditioning???
What does it really mean? I use the word ALL the time, yet my client today asked me.." Steph! WHAT IS Metabolic training?" you talk about it a lot. The short definition of metabolic training is completing structural and compound exercises with little rest in between exercises in an effort to maximize calorie burn … Continue reading Metabolic Training/ Conditioning???
Fitness and Healthy eating when traveling? Is it possible?
Let's face it! Anything is possible.. doable.. but it is a little more difficult- so here are a few tips! #1 - Pick a hotel with a decent gym or near a fitness trail. Some hotels offer fitness classes! Super awesome. #2 - Pack healthy options for the plane or hotel room snacks. I realize … Continue reading Fitness and Healthy eating when traveling? Is it possible?
Healthy Moms Matter 