Many of us (myself included) use protein powders in various forms and for different reasons. Maybe it's a quick meal replacement, maybe it's a post-workout drink. And, you may think that they're pretty interchangeable. You may not be very brand-loyal, going with what's inexpensive and convenient. Consumer Reports recently took a look at some of the most popular protein powders on the market and, … [Read more...]

Here's a nutrition tip we sent out to our boot campers this week.    Nuts...for a while, they were on the "bad" foods list.  Well, they're back to being an important  part of our diet.  Yes, they're high in fat, but it's good fat, the kind your body needs.  Did you know eating nuts can help reduce your risk of diabetes and improve your blood sugar profile? Click here to read all … [Read more...]

Hello again! It's been a lovely day, and some time in the park earlier today has me inspired…I spent some time throwing a frisbee around with some friends, and had a blast! Not only that, but getting out and getting moving helped me work out that kink in my neck I've had (stress relief?). And all that play reminded me of one of my favorite quotes, "We don't stop playing because we get old, we … [Read more...]

Hello again, my loyal readers. It's been a busy couple of weeks getting everything together for High Intensity Training here at AlaskaFit, and I've missed a few Thursdays. However, things are back in full swing, and I am here to share some more advice. I've been teaching a full on, high intensity class this week that leaves my students tired, panting, and worked out every day of the week. Even … [Read more...]

Hello, Everyone! I hope you're having a wonderful Friday and I hope that you have a great 4th of July weekend! I've got some hikes and bikes planned for the weekend, and I hope all of my bootcampers and clients get a chance to use that fitness they've been working so hard for! After all, it's not about getting into shape, it's about getting into life, right? I want to take this … [Read more...]

If you've followed my previous posts, you know I've been defining some of the principles of exercising.  Today we dig a little deeper. When most of us think of exercise we think of walking, jogging, or weight lifting. These are great exercises, but to really understand exercise we need to understand two different types of exercise: Aerobic and Anaerobic. Our body has two different systems … [Read more...]