All of the women that come to our studio lift weights. None of the women in our gym are bulky. The myth that lifting makes women big has been disproven over and over again, yet we still have women that come in with their concerns. If only it were that easy to get big muscles… Testosterone is a steroid hormone that stimulates the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, mainly produced in the testes. Women also produce it, but in the ovaries and adrenal cortex. Th

The Healthy Way to Lose Weight 1. Basic weight loss guidelines Any more than 2 pounds per week is not healthy -Your calories will be so low you will probably lose muscle mass, losing muscles mass slows your metabolism Less than 1200 calories needs to be supervised by a doctor 2. Weight Loss and Calories Simple math – calories in vs. calories out 3500 Calories = 1 pound of fat Example: reduce caloric intake by 250 calories per day and burn 250 calories per day with exercise =

There is a lot of gimmicky health info on the Internet these days. It’s hard to keep up with it all. And yes, I used these pictures to grab your attention, did it work? This article contains no promises of rock hard abs, or how to lose 10lbs in 10 days. Just some thought provoking questions to help you look at YOUR physical health in a different light. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions, as long as you are honest with yourself. What is it you really want o

Thoughts on Sit Stand Desks The media has been all over the fact that sitting for prolonged periods of time can be bad for you. What about standing? Ask anyone that’s on their feet all day (nurses, waiters, etc) and they will tell you how fun it’s not. When it comes to the switch, keep these things in mind. First, the immediate switch from sitting to standing may not be pleasant. Going from one extreme to the next will may cause some pain. Usually in the form of tight calves,