The best cardio workout without question is wrestling. If you’ve never been on a wrestling team, think about if you’ve ever been in a fight or were even just horsing around. You’re usually sucking wind within two minutes. Wrestling not only taxes your cardiovascular prowess but puts every single muscle in your body to the [...]
I hate jumping rope. I usually hate anything that is really good for me but really challenging. So, much to my chagrin, I must acknowledge that jumping rope is one of the best forms of cardio in terms of both efficiency and effectiveness. Jumping rope involves almost every muscle in your body (especially your [...]
Thanksgiving kicks off the upcoming holiday season, soon to be followed by Christmas, and not to be out-done by New Years. It’s a joyous time, filled with family, good-will, and good food. But the deep belly laughs you share this holiday season don’t have to turn your belt into a jingle-jangle noose around your waistline [...]
I haven’t updated this blog since I got back from vacation and a lot of negativity has happened in my life since then. The worst of it was my Nonna (Italian for grandmother) passed away. I love my Nonna with the most pure and unconditional love that I reserve for only a few people in [...]
I just got back from vacation in Rhode Island. It was a ton of fun! Vacation to me doesn’t mean a vacation from working out and my nutrition. However, it does mean being a little lax but not falling apart. Before I even left I located a gym close to the house we rented. I [...]