How Raini Got Started
Exercise was not in Raini’s vocabulary. She was not athletic growing up and instead enjoyed reading and being a musician. Her father was an exercise enthusiast (to say the least!) and Raini never understood why! In her early 50’s she decided to train for a triathlon. If it didn’t work out […]
STUDENT ATHLETE NUTRITION
Parents of student athletes often find themselves in a balancing act of getting the kids to practice on time and making sure their grades and social lives don’t suffer because of their sport. But there’s one factor that might be getting overlooked: nutrition.
Dashing back and forth to practices and hitting the road […]
Top 10 Healthy Weight Maintenance Tips
10. Don’t DIET!
You want to make healthy changes something that you can continue with the rest of your life.
9. Write it down.
Keep yourself accountable for what goes into your body.
8. Eat early and often.
The best way to keep your metabolism revved and energy up is to eat small meals […]
Importance of Strength & Core Training for Athletes
From Megan Hovis & Sarah Hart, Certified Personal Trainers with UpGrade Lifestyle (former Division I All-American Student Athletes in Track & Field, Cross Country & Swimming)
One of the biggest misconceptions about becoming a better athlete is that you need to solely focus on building speed, stamina and […]
Healthy Nutrition: It’s as easy as 1-2-3…
The most important ingredient to living a healthy lifestyle begins with a Healthy and Balanced Nutrition Routine.
There are 3 steps in the process of being in control of your nutrition intake:
1. Education: it is essential to truly understand your body weight and what it is comprised of (ie, muscle, […]
