Healthy Weeknight Cookbook
Like to cook healthy but in a hurry during the week? Check out CookingLight’s Weeknight cookbook. The recipes in this book are fairly simple, require little time to prepare and cook, and best of all are LIGHT! The book is broken down into six chapters: Essential Weeknight (like Bell Pepper Chicken with Feta Orzo), Make [...]
Running Safety
The arrival of Fall also means that we have shorter hours of daylight. We love to run outside but with the sun going down earlier this means that many of us who like to trail run will be doing so before the sun rises, at dusk, or after sunset. It is important for runners to [...]
Zocalo Cafe: Fresh Tex-Mex in Austin
I had lunch Saturday afternoon at Zocalo Cafe, located in the Clarksville neighborhood at 1110 West Lynn. I enjoyed the Tacos del Mar with grilled Mahi Mahi on fresh wheat tortillas (they make them in-house without lard). The tacos were fantastic and garnished with a cabbage, carrot, and cilantro slaw. Mango-watermelon salsa and a slightly [...]
Book Review: Eat This, Not That
Do you tend to eat on the go a lot? Do you find yourself at the drive-through more than in front of the stove? If so pick up or order a copy of Eat This, Not That by Men’s Health editor David Zinczenko. David compares choices between fast-food restaurants and helps you [...]
Criss-Cross Yoga with Lululemon
So I went to the top of Whole Foods downtown this evening for free yoga sponsored by Lululemon and had an awesome time. We had about 45 minutes of bootcamp followed by about 30 minutes of acroyoga – a cross between yoga and acrobatics. The acroyoga was a little scary at first but [...]
Answers to Common Fitness Questions
As a trainer I am asked general fitness questions quite frequently. For example: Will weight training make a woman bulky? When is the best time to workout? Will my muscle turn into fat if I take a week off? and so on. I ran across a fitness Q&A page today on Discovery Health written by [...]
Earth Yoga Class at Sunstone
I attended the noon Earth class at Sunstone North Hills. There were only two other students in the class along with the instructor, Michael. Michael was able to give us each a lot of attention. There was one total yoga newbie in the class and she seemed to be very comfortable. [...]
Join the Work It Team at the Jinglebell 5k Benefiting MADD!
I am gathering a team to run, jog or walk in the Jinglebell 5k on December 14 at 9am. Proceeds from the 5k will benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Your friends and family are welcome to join us in the 5k or just be there for support. This year the 5k will take place at [...]
Want to Get Into Yoga?
Yoga can be a great way to increase your flexibility, relieve stress and help you focus. There are plenty of yoga studios and classes in Austin. One of the newest in town is Sunstone Yoga. Their instructors are very helpful and they warmly welcome yoga newbies. Visit the North Hills location. They have a great [...]
My first real blog post
Welcome to the first blog posting of the Work It Personal Training Blog. In Austin we are fortunate that we have plenty of options to keep healthy, stay fit and have fun while doing it! My blog will feature tips and ideas, events, products and fit-focused companies new to the area. I welcome your feedback, [...]
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