Welcome back to the Body Designs Blog! Yes, we took a break during government’s mandated shut down. But now your Body Designs Personal Trainers have returned to doing business in the gym! Over the past several months there has been a lot of talk about the dangers of working out in a gym environment as […]
Body Designs 234: Best Games for Brain Health
Even though the brain isn’t a muscle, it can be exercised to better health. However the debate rages on. At least for some, right Pocahontas? What type of “workout” gives the brain more bang for the buck? Here we will compare the best games for brain health. Brain: Of course, brain games can be any […]
Body Designs 230: True Ketosis
True Ketosis is when the body uses fat instead of carbohydrates (stored glycogen) for energy. In this condition, ketones (a type of acid) are produced when fat is burned. As the body’s ketone levels rise, so does blood acidity. This can lead to ketoacidosis, a serious condition that can prove fatal. Did you know this? […]
Body Designs 223: No Limit on Hydration Benefits
California’s drought lasted 376 weeks. And according to officials, it began on December 27, 2011 and ended on March 5, 2019. There are many negative effects of droughts. Weather conditions are primed for fast-spreading and dangerous wildfires. The reduced water allocations can potentially harm sea life consequently reducing our ecosystem. Unstable ground surfaces can form […]
Body Designs 220: Short Workouts Equals Long Term Benefits
People strength train for a variety of reasons. Some lift weights to gain muscle and lose body fat. Others pump iron to improve their mood. Of course there are those who use weighted exercises to rehab an injury. The older population finds functional and quality of life benefits from hitting the gym on a regular basis. The lists of […]
Body Designs 218: Impact of One’s Mindset on One’s Fitness
This Article describes the benefits of having a positive mindset for exercise and diet.
Body Designs 217: Stop Snoring…Lose Weight
Do you or someone you know snore? Do you or someone you know need to lose weight? Did you know that snoring has negative effects on weight loss? Did you know that addressing one issue, can help the other? Body Designs 2017: Stop Snoring…Lose Weight will shed light on the topic. Most people know that […]
Body Designs 216: Tips for a having a great Massage
After our magical wedding, when Tracy and I were in Terranea for our “Minimoon,” we each enjoyed our customary hour and a half massage before lounging at the spa pool looking out at the clear-blue sky and pacific ocean, snacking on some crostini with edamame hummus. And in order to make the most of the […]
Body Designs 213: Olive Oil’s Negative Health Effects
For years, the media have been touting the health benefits of Olive Oil. The truth is, surprise, surprise, they haven’t been telling you the entire story! Today, in Body Designs 213: Olive Oil’s Negative Health Effects, I will uncork some myths, pour out some evidence and coat your preconceived notions with some pure facts that […]
Body Designs 212: Fine Tuned Bodies
Over the years, Tracy and I each have had much success training clients who “kicked it up a notch” in preparation for special occasions other than weddings such as the Oscars, Golden Globes, milestone birthdays, modeling shoots, exercise videos and the like. But, as my Physique Competitor Fiance Tracy will tell you, it is easier […]