Good question! Here is a post I made this week on social media. It describes where I am personally with cardio as of early September 2016, why I don’t do much year round, and how to use it to work FOR you and not against you. Then read below for a few more tips about […]
Sleep! The secret sauce of progress!
I have been on a roller coaster of sleep modes. After I had my baby in 2009, I would put the kids to bed and stay up late until 12, 1, 2 in the morning. This was my “me time” and it was quiet and I could decompress and sit on the computer and watch […]
Traveling? Need a Change? Try this Circuit!
Written on July 3, 2016 while at the NPC Chicago “Wings of Strength” show: —– I did a circuit before my cardio today, still at the hotel in their closet-sized gym. I designed this to be a peripheral training, alternating upper and lower body, which is super effective for getting the most from the body. […]
Summer Ideas: Can’t hit the gym or traveling? Use the park!
Parts of this post were originally written in the summer of 2013. As the warm weather is upon us, people are traveling, and more of us are outdoors, there are great opportunities to be active in your own backyard, at the sports field, or at a park. Use your bodyweight (which is resistance) to put some […]
Food IS our fuel. We are what we eat…and what we eat ate!
On this day in May in Indiana, it is chilly and windy…but we do have sun! So I’m layered up to watch a Rugby game, have my van heat on 90, and I’m sporting my hat to keep me warm. My body is so confused! I’ve packed a good amount of food to bring along […]
Homemade Green Salsa…..Flavor anything!
This is a recipe my husband Dan created so we could flavor our meats, vegetables, grains….anything that needs to kick it up a notch. I love that it’s homemade and I know everything that is in it. Fresh, whole-foods, no preservatives! -Green Salsa- Ingredients: 10-12 Tomatillos outer “paper” removed and cut in half 3-4 […]
6.5 Years In: If I Knew Then What I Know Now!
After six-and-a-half years into this journey, if I had the chance to do it differently, there are some key points I’d surely change. I actually give thanks for exactly where I am today, but for those getting started, curious about their own efforts, or considering their {re}start for someday, I’m hopeful these tips and ideas may […]
Hire a Coach and Make the Most of It!
As someone who coaches people towards bettering their fitness, there is so much I have learned and continue to learn from the process: 1. I will never be able to understand how people can desire change, yet they refuse to make any changes to their daily habits. I’m shocked at how many people plant their […]
Really? Eat MORE food?!
-by Mindy Irish I’ve been blessed to work with people all over the country for the past few years to talk fitness, diet ideas, and activity. One of the most common issues I come across is chronic under eating for one’s daily needs. Here is my summary of what happens in this oh-so-common scenario: The […]
Strategies for Working Your Plan at a Party…Year Round!
We had our 1st of 5 family holiday gatherings this evening. I wanted to share my holiday strategy that I’ve developed over the years: I keep my training on rhythm all through the season. I don’t ever do extra cardio or workouts to work off something I over ate because I view each […]
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