Clients often ask, “Is it safe to workout while pregnant?” Most know that I’ve had three babies, so they feel that I’m an expert in that area, particularly compared to most male trainers. The answer is yes, but with qualifications. It actually depends on when you started working, the type of exercise you do, what […]
At The Worx in Alexandria, VA, I work with people of all ages. I see how discouraging it can be older and see how fast the younger people make fitness gains. It’s not only harder to get fit as you get older, it’s also harder to stay fit as you get older, too. Hormone levels […]
Put down that soft drink and start drinking green tea for health. It’s true, green tea has huge health benefits. First, drinking green tea is associated with weight loss. That should make it popular with hundreds of people immediately. Studies show that just drinking one cup a day can provide healthy changes and other studies […]
Whether it’s improving your sex life by reducing pain during sex and improving the quality of the sex or helping to prevent leakage from the badder or bowel, pelvic floor exercises for women are important. Pelvic floor exercises strengthen the muscles that support the bowel and bladder, they also help when you’re pregnant by providing […]
One of the best ways to ensure you eat healthier is to do meal prep. I often have clients at The Worx in Alexandria, VA, ask for tips and recipes for meal prep on a budget. I have some favorites that my family loves and some big aids that are generalized to help you no […]
There wasn’t ever a question in pioneer days whether a woman would do physical labor when pregnant. Life dictated that she would. Later, in the early 20th century, women in America who could afford it workouts that are safe in pregnancy often took to bed and rested through the pregnancy, while people in other nations, […]
Are you torn between paying extra money for organic foods and focusing more on eating healthier. I get a lot of questions from my clients in Alexandria, VA, whether choosing organic food is really that important. The answer is yes and no. I know, that’s not the answer most people want but it’s the right […]
What’s the best type of exercise to help you lose weight? Some people say cardio is the best because it burns tons of calories, but new schools of thought contradict that, saying cardio is really making you fat. Which one is right? Which one is right? There are valid reasons to suspect that cardio alone […]
At the Worx in Alexandria, VA, I help a lot of overweight women with a hormone imbalance shed their extra pounds. Hormones do affect your weight loss efforts. Of course, it’s not the same for everyone, sometimes the weight gain comes from a sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits. Hormonal imbalances are difficult to dealt […]
I believe in the importance of exercise too much not to share some tips for workouts for stay at home moms. Whether you come into the Worx in Alexandria, VA, for private session, workout in groups or can’t get out of the house because of toddlers, helping you stay fit is my prime objective. I […]
