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Swim Yourself Thin
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - May 22, 2013Why YOU Should Get in the Pool this Summer! Bad knees, bad hips, bad ankles…oh my. As a Personal Fitness Trainer, I think I have heard about every injury in the book. Whether it is an old skiing injury from the early 80’s or a slight lower back pain that has developed over the […]
Read MoreTop 10 Power Foods for Heart Health
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - February 6, 2013Looking to jump start a healthy heart this February? After all, it is heart health month! Try these suggested Top 10 Power Foods: 1. Dark Chocolate 2. Olive Oil 3. Pomegranate 4. Avocados 5. Salmon 6. Beans 7. Pumpkin 8. Whole Grains 9. Mushrooms 10. Tea To learn more, read the full article […]
Read MoreJuicing Your Fruits And Vegetables
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - January 24, 2013Juicing 101 – Is it Right for You? Juice cleanses, juice bars and juicing, oh my! If you are not living under a rock (or under your covers trying to stay warm in this freezing weather!) you have probably heard someone mention the term “juicing.” I know I have. It seems as though this […]
Read MoreDelicious Whole Foods to Purchase the Next Time You Go to the Grocery Store
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - January 16, 2013Emily’s Grocery Haul When speaking with clients about healthy food options, I am often asked “what do you eat?” I love giving my clients and friends healthy meal and snack options and encourage them to try different whole foods. I always tell clients that you do not need a lot of ingredients to make […]
Read MoreStay Energized With 5-7 Mini Meals and Not the Typical 3!
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - January 9, 2013Emily’s Go-To Snack You wake up. You fire up the coffee maker (or head over to the nearest Starbucks-yum!) and finally eat breakfast. Less than 2 hours later, you find your stomach growling. What if I told you that you don’t have to wait until noon to eat your next meal? That’s right, […]
Read MoreHoliday Workout
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - January 2, 2013Burn Those Calories This Holiday Season! Get moving and make a change for the Holiday’s! Try these 5 big movements in a small amount of time! *Please note that it is important to receive physician’s approval before starting any exercise program. 1. Jump Squats/Fast Squats: Control your breathing. To modify, you can always perform the […]
Read MoreQuick and Effective Workouts for People Short on Time!
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed -Drop and Give me 20…Minutes! “I am too busy to workout.” We have all heard it. We have all said it. While these six words that escape our mouths can sometimes be true, chances are great that this little sentence is a lie…a big fat lie. (Yes, I am talking to […]
Read MorePump Up Your Workout With These Songs
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - December 11, 2012My Workout Playlist The day has come. You packed your gym bag the night before so it is ready to grab on your way out to work. Today is the start to a healthy chapter in your life. As you lace up your sneakers and cram your belongings into the gym locker, you realize […]
Read MoreCoconut Sugar vs. Regular Sugar
Posted by: Karen Bobos, MSed - December 6, 2012Go Cuckoo for Coconut! Did you know that both sugar and coconut sugar are quite similar? Why, you ask? The word is sucrose! Sucrose is the organic compound most commonly known as table sugar and sometimes called saccharose. However, coconut sugar tends to be less processed. Therefore, it retains healthy minerals. It also […]
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