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figure training q & a
Q: In working as a personal trainer, do you find that your training changes for girls who are not trying to compete in figure vs those that are? Do you program more randomly to keep it entertaining for them or do you tend to keep them on a regimen of predictable...
Training To Failure … to do or not to do
There is so much controversy when it comes to weight training, theories, beliefs, etc. Nearly every aspect of weight training is controversial which can lead to misapplication, misunderstanding and improper techniques. How useful is it to perform reps until failure?...
"Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future." Paul Boese
Sesame Chicken with Asparagus
Ingredients: -1 tablespoon sesame oil -1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces -1 pound chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces -4 scallions, trimmed and cut -2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger -1 teaspoon chili powder -1 tbsp fresh...
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. --Buddha "To be a champ, you have to believe in yourself when nobody else will." Sugar Ray Robinson
Erin’s roasted red pepper dressing
1 roasted red bell pepper 2 cloves garlic 2 T red wine vinegar 1 t fresh lemon juice 2 drops Stevia dash hot sauce (Tabasco) 2 T olive oil 1/2 t Dijon black pepper Blend all together. Tasty! To roast pepper, just place under broiler turning when charred, about 15-20...
Erin’s Savory Zucchini Muffins
1/4 c chopped onion 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/4 c sun-dried tomatoes* 3/4 c shredded zucchini 1/8 c chopped roasted red peppers** Heat skillet w/ olive oil spray and cook onion and garlic till onion is translucent. Stir in tomatoes. Remove from heat. Add to food...
Dijon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup almond oil or walnut oil ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp. stevia (optional) 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard Freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Pour all liquid ingredients into an airtight container. Shake well to...