Techno-Trainer

The big debate when going into reaching your fitness goals is to hire a trainer or not. There are many benefits to hiring a trainer such as someone teaching you proper form, holding you accountable, and pushing you through a workout. But now-days, thanks to technology, there are a lot more options out there when […]

Stop Making New Year’s Resolutions! Start doing this…

Well, in 2017 I said I wanted to exercise more and eat better, and I was motivated for 3 weeks, then life got in the way, and I kinda let it go…” Sound Familiar? Most of us try to start fitness resolutions and think of an extreme ideal, then fall off the wagon and try […]

My Sanctuary

I truly believe everyone needs to find their sanctuary.. a place whether in your home or outdoors.. that you can go to daily to connect with God. Mine is right here.. on this old beat up treadmill. To accomplish a goal you have to have your mind set on a bigger purpose in order to […]

5 TIPS TO STAY MOTIVATED

It’s the holidays and you’re feeling a lot less motivated… Now what? Here’s a few tricks to help you stay motivated through the holidays and onto your new years goals! Plan a trip: Planning a summer get-away is a great way to stay motivated these next few months. Pick a place you’ll know you’ll be […]

Fall Fitness Fashion

Here in El Paso, we have it hard in the fall… In the mornings we’re freezing cold and by noon burning up! It can be hard to figure out how to layer our “gym look” especially when you know you’re going to heat up in the gym. Here are a few of my favorite fitness […]

Experience a runner’s high

You may have heard the term before… “Runner’s High”. And maybe you think to yourself “Yuck, I hate running, I could never feel euphoria from that!” But it’s our bodies natural instinct to want to run, because years ago, our ancestors once depended on running to attain their food (pleasure source.) So runners high occurs […]

Is Waist-Training Safe?

For centuries now, waist-training trends have come in and out of popular culture. Corsets started being used as a fashion trend in 1300 as a laced bodice to wear under dresses and have been evolving as fashion trends have changed. As all women try what they can to achieve that hour-glass shape, one must question… […]

What is Body Building and being a “Pro”?

bod·y·build·ing noun the practice of strengthening and enlarging the muscles of the body through exercise. Q&A with IFBB Bikini Pro Elizabeth Martinez Q: What does it mean to compete in bodybuilding? The sport of bodybuilding is now on the rise, thanks to social media and the addition of new competing divisions in the sport. People […]