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 […]
Over the past month or so, many of my clients have asked me how it feels to be 50 years old. I find it kinda funny to hear that question from so many who past that milestone long before I did. The Jersey Boy in me wanted to say, “Why do you ask? Has it been […]
Have you ever hit the weights super hard or after a long layoff? Have you ever made a resolution or a commitment to a new cardio regimen? Whether it be pumping iron, doing the stairs or completing a long bike ride or run, one of the “payoffs” of such exercise is Muscle Soreness. The technical […]
As you know Body Designs West is LA’s Personal Training Studio that offers fitness programs tailored to your goals and abilities. Tracy and I are so committed to help you achieve success, we offer this blog in order to educate, encourage and entertain you on your fitness journey. Today’s installment…Health and Fitness Benefits of Flowers […]
Good Morning Followers: Many Body Designs’ clients have recently asked me about Intermittent Fasting (IF) as an approach to achieving their fitness goals. Well, my answer in a minute. But first, for those of you who are unfamiliar IF dieting, it is basically a meal plan schedule that alternates between FASTing and FEASTing during a […]
Good Morning and Happy Mother’s Day: Before I begin this week’s installment, I want to give a special shout out to a mother that has been with me trough thick and thin for the last seven years. RBI (Ribby), my boxer, commonly referred to as RBI RIB suffered a mild heart attack last week and […]
Good Morning You Sleepers and Non: Several installments of Body Designs have focused on the benefits of sleep and how to better one’s sleep – like sleeping naked for example. And while that may be how some of you (Tracy) get the best of your bed rest, I, on-the-other-hand turn to and on my white […]
Good Morning You Pains! Just kidding of course!! Today, I am coming to you “live” from Terranea as Tracy, Anthony, Shanna, Wilmo, my niece or nephew to be named later (March 1 to be exact) and I continue to celebrate my Mom’s 75 birthday! As we get older our body suffers more frequently from aches […]
As many of you know, some better than others, I don’t like to be touched. Well, actually, that’s now not necessarily always true. During my past trip to Ojai, I re-discovered how relaxing and beneficial massages can be. I know that most, if not all, of you get massages regularly…however today, I’d like to discuss […]
Good Morning All! Happy Independence Day Weekend Too! Many of you, especially those who consistently train in the morning (before 8 AM), may find yourselves “ready” to workout with varying degrees of energy from session to session. For some, Mondays are the hardest to get geared up for. Maybe it’s been a long weekend of […]
