Of course this is an optical illusion. And, of course, the black circles are the same size. But how can this illusion help you lose as much as 18 pounds? Studies by professor...
Simple Trick You Can Use Right Away
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Timonium Personal Training Blog
by Stephen Holt, Timonium Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach
Try This When Your Low Back Feels Tight
When your low back feels tight, this is a great short-term solution that should make you feel better right away. However … Most of the time when you low back feels...
Neck and Shoulder Pain? Try this
By now, I'm sure you've heard all about the magic of foam rolling (or lax balls, tennis balls, the GRID, Bloob-Allz etc.) or what we pros call Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) for...
How to Get Toned Muscles – without bulk
One of my "go-to" lines when I'm speaking about Program Design for Women Over 40 (my standard topic - along with Biomechanics) at fitness conferences is: "Every woman who comes...
Yes, you should be taking a probiotic supplement. Here’s why …
Real quick note about probiotic supplements ... (I know you have to prepare for the big Duke victory party tonight) Heather just asked me, "Do I really need probiotics?" Yes. I...
29-Day Lean Lifestyle Challenge for Your New Year’s Resolutions
By the time you read this, I'll be in the middle of another eye operation - because the first one (just two months ago) was just so much fun! Seems my doctor made a little...
The Apps I Use Myself to Form Positive Eating and Exercise Habits
Thanks to our friend Donna who brought this up the other day. Here are two apps and a quasi-app our nutrition clients and I use to solidify positive habits. Mind Jogger...
Teal Deal Thursday
Teal Deal Thursday I know, it will never catch on. ("Tempo Teal" is the official name of our main brand color.) Some of my big shot fitness marketing friends discounted their...
Too Much Fun?
Relax ... I'm not referring to your plans to eat everything in sight tomorrow. You can even feel free to explain to your family that your trainer says eating more than usual...