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 219: Is running a fan while you sleep ruining your health?
Without question, there are as many varieties of sleeping habits in the world as there are people. Some like to sleep with blackout curtains or a mask to ensure complete darkness. Some like to sleep with a night light either to shine a stumble-free path to the bathroom or to keep the boogie man away. […]
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 210: Atrophy (Muscle Loss): Fit or Fat at Fifty and Above
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 […]
Body Designs 209: Negative Effects of DOMS and Foods that Reduce Muscle Soreness
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 […]
Body Designs 208: Health and Fitness Benefits of Flowers and Plants!
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 […]
Body Designs 206: Fasting when Feasting
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 […]
Body Designs 192: Are ElectroLYTES weighing heaving on your body?
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 […]
Body Designs 189: Your Trainer’s Little Helper
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 […]