Who Can Top Me?

20,000 steps yesterday! The 10,000 step challenge is over and my result astounds me. The day I started this challenge on October 1 I thought I was in pretty good shape averaging 7000-8000 steps a day. Turns out that is the average step count for most people and I set out increase my average . . . → Read More: Who Can Top Me?

It’s 7 am…

…and I don't have to leave the house. It's the second day “officially” of my new job. I am now the manager of the Mashpee Koko FitClub and I couldn't be more thankful to God or more excited about the new challenge. Last night when I locked the door and walked to my car, . . . → Read More: It’s 7 am…

The Lazy Way Out

I spend a lot of time talking to my members at the Koko FitClub about their workouts, nutrition, and overall health. One day last week a member and I were having a cardio discussion – treadmill vs elliptical. We were talking about how the elliptical gives you a much more vigorous workout because it engages . . . → Read More: The Lazy Way Out

Days 4 & 5

Day 4 was yesterday and I was a little bit concerned about getting 10,000 steps on a Saturday. Working only 3 hours and knowing I'd want that afternoon nap on a rainy day had me worried. I compensated by staying at work and doing two cardios and 20 min of yoga. Then I grabbed . . . → Read More: Days 4 & 5

Beat It!

Over the weekend several people have joined the 10,000 step/beat sugar challenge. I'm in the gearing up phase – yesterday that meant finishing all the chocolate hidden in the freezer. Today I am going to read the packaging of everything I eat and tally up the grams (including my New Lifestyle Diet food I . . . → Read More: Beat It!

Are You Up For It?

Now that we have all participated in the ice bucket challenge, how about challenging yourself to improve your health during the month of October? My friend, Michael Wood, Chief Fitness Officer for Koko FitClubs, has presented us with The 10,000 Step Wellness Challenge. Ok, I'm interested because I already have half of it locked . . . → Read More: Are You Up For It?

Are You Up For It?

Now that we have all participated in the ice bucket challenge, how about challenging yourself to improve your health during the month of October? My friend, Michael Wood, Chief Fitness Officer for Koko FitClubs, has presented us with The 10,000 Step Wellness Challenge. Ok, I'm interested because I already have half of it locked . . . → Read More: Are You Up For It?

The Pornographication of Fitness

This Huff Post article graced my newsfeed this morning and piqued my interest because of my belief in the seriousness of exercise and muscle building at any age. Tosca Reno answers the question Why do I need to exercise? better than anyone I’ve read. And not only for women. Men take heed, too. It’s not . . . → Read More: The Pornographication of Fitness

Amazing Day!

This morning I took a strength test at the Mashpee Koko. When I got the results I also most fell over. I had a strength increase of 89%! Who does that? That’s insane! I brought my Q score (a measure of overall progress) from what thought was an amazing 61 – to – get this: . . . → Read More: Amazing Day!

Avalanche

Some days seem like an avalanche. You know the kind – where one thing happens right after another and it doesn’t let up until you climb into bed. Most of my days are avalanche days, now. Just look at today. I left the house at 7am to be at work in the Harwich Koko at . . . → Read More: Avalanche