July 7, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
Change is inevitable, this is what I know. I have been in the midst of change over the past few months and I found myself reflecting upon how I roll when life events happen and change is coming my way whether I think I am ready for it or not. I have found change can […]
May 20, 2013 by Katie Surjan
Would you walk into a gym for the first time ever and dead lift 300 pounds without injury? Would a triathlete train only for swimming and biking and figure he’s in good enough shape to just wing the 26 mile run? Would you hop on a bike for a 100 mile ride if you haven’t […]
March 3, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
by: Coach Courtney Townley I am a mama, a GT coach, a busy personal trainer, a lover of life AND oh-so human. How I roll is far from perfect but I do feel that my lifestyle has a consistent rhythm to it that has rewarded me with a physical state that is healthy, vibrant and […]
February 25, 2013 by Katie Surjan
The month is dedicated to GT Newbies and keeping it real with our mythbusters… Myth: Daily High Intensity workouts will result in a fit and defined body FAST. Rest days only hold me back. Busted: Many people will overtrain their bodies for quick and short-lived WEIGHT loss, not fat loss. These people are burning ALL […]
February 3, 2013 by Katie Surjan
I take it you are searching for the most reliable method for fat loss? I was too. I tried it all: pills to speed metabolism, extra hours in the gym, calorie counting, point counting, low-fat, no fat, no carb, no meat, only meat, infomercial gadgets and any NY best seller that promised weight loss. I could […]
January 15, 2013 by Katie Surjan
The muscles of the core act to stabilize the spine, pelvis and shoulder girdle and consist of far more muscles than just the abs. The abs have very limited and specific actions while the core allows for all motion to take place by joining the upper body to the lower body and also the front […]
November 27, 2012 by Katie Surjan
The holidays seem to be the hottest time of year to catch up with everyone we have EVER encountered in life. We squeeze 20 events into 8 nights and paste our biggest smile on for each of them. Many of us will be pulled in several directions that go against our self-care, like baking sugary traditions, being served alcohol […]
October 23, 2012 by Katie Surjan
As a Former Cardio Queen and over zealous group exercise class participant, I feel it necessary to retire my crown and share my research of what DOES and what does NOT work without muscle recovery and too much stress on the body. My 200 pound body took one for the team did the work AND rest to learn about […]
November 3, 2013 by Sheri Lynn
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