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Featured Trainer- Mark Basehart

By Christina Con September 26, 2017 Leave a comment

By Hamed Hamad Born in the suburbs of Buffalo, New York, Mark Basehart grew up in a very regimented household. His father was a WWII veteran and learning how to ration everything from food to finances taught the family discipline Continue reading

Roasted Fall Veggies to get you in the Autumn Mood

By Christina Con September 20, 2017 Leave a comment

Nutrition

Roasted Fall vegetables with maple, thyme, and apple 2 parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 4 small purple potatoes, quartered 3 small gold potatoes, quartered 2 turnips, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 bunch rainbow carrots, halved lengthwise 2 large shallots, quartered Continue reading

4 Healthy Avocado Toast Recipes

By Christina Con August 22, 2017 Leave a comment

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Can’t get enough of the avocado toast trend? Well here are 4 healthy ways to change up your morning protein. 1. Egg and Kale Avocado Toast: Bread of your choice Olive Oil Chopped Kale Balsamic Vinegar Avocado Lemon Juice 1-2 Egg(s) Continue reading

Featured Trainer of the Month: Jennifer Rayfield

By Christina Con August 22, 2017 Leave a comment

Featured / Trainer Spotlight

By Hamed Hamad When someone tells you “life is too short to be unhappy,” believe them. Jennifer Rayfield is a prime example of what it means to make changes in order to lead a better life. Although she grew up Continue reading

Build Your Own Acai Bowl

By andrewson June 8, 2017 Leave a comment

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Ingredients: 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk or Coconut Milk, 1 Sambazon Acai Smoothie Pack, 1 Tbsp Raw Honey, ½ Banana, 1/2 cup blueberries, 7 mango chunks frozen, 7 pineapple chunks frozen, 4 strawberries frozen Toppings: Pick any of the toppings Continue reading

Featured Trainer – Matt Jacobs

By andrewson June 7, 2017 Leave a comment

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By Hamed Hamad Born and raised in New Jersey, Matt Jacobs and his siblings were no strangers to a life on-the- go and unwelcomed travel. Ever since he can remember, Matt grew up in poverty and lived in over a dozen different Continue reading

Medicine Ball Training Quarterly Launch

By andrewson April 12, 2017 Leave a comment

Training Smart

Introducing the Medicine Ball Training course! Medicine ball exercise, in conjunction with a program of weight training and circuit training, can be used to develop strength and power. Trainers can earn 0.1 CEUs toward recertification. Marketing Materials: Free Downloadable flyers Continue reading

Got Chocolate Milk?

By andrewson April 12, 2017 Leave a comment

Nutrition

Recently the fitness industry has seen a lot of studies claiming that chocolate milk is an even better post-workout recovery drink than Gatorade and other sports drinks. As much as we all want a good excuse to down the deliciously Continue reading

Featured Trainer – Allison Breunig

By andrewson April 12, 2017 Leave a comment

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By Hamed Hamad Although it is common for people to find their passions later in life, others get shaped according to the way they were brought up. For Allison Breunig, soccer, karate and dance were seeped into her lifestyle like Continue reading

Featured Trainer – Angel Murillo

By andrewson February 16, 2017 Leave a comment

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By Hamed Hamad No matter how crazy life can be, it’s always good to sit back and enjoy a story of strength and persistence. Since he was a kid, Angel Murillo was fully supported by his mother and grandparents, who Continue reading