PWI admin THE PERFECT WAY TO INCORPORATE RAW GREENS AND OTHER HEALTHY VEGGIES INTO YOUR DAILY DIET Let me introduce myself, Gerianne Cygan, co-founder of The Exercise Coach®. My passion is nutrition, fitness and natural wellness. Together with my husband Brian, we hope to change the way people think about exercising, eating, and enjoying strength™. I am … Read more
WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT COCONUT OIL? If you’ve read through The Exercise Coach Nutrition Playbook, you know that we are advocates of unrefined, organic coconut oil. We add it to our green smoothies, slather it on our dry skin, and even swallow a spoonful for the yummy taste (and nutrients!). And it seems America is … Read more
Welcome to our series on Coconut Oil. In this series, we are discussing the health benefits, selection, and uses of coconut oil. Make sure you’ve read our first post in this series: Crazy for Coconuts? HOW TO BUY, STORE, AND COOK WITH COCONUT OIL There are a couple things to look for when purchasing coconut oil. … Read more
Smoothies are an excellent way to get your daily dose of fresh vegetables, fruits, and even protein if you use the right ingredients! We’ve shared this Green Smoothie recipe with you before, and today we have another smoothie which is full of antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber. You will not believe how tasty this smoothie is. Ingredients: … Read more
How about a yummy, healthy, seasonal smoothie to enjoy the flavors of the season and give you energy, boost your immune system, and fuel your muscle repair and growth? Sounds like a winning combination. Enjoy this smooth and creamy treat today! *(Note: This recipe is approved for the 30-Day Metabolic Comeback Challenge provided that Almond … Read more
One of the best things about Fall is all of the delicious pumpkin recipes we can enjoy. Pumpkin pies, cakes, and breads abound during this season, but we wanted to give you some of the best healthy, whole-food pumpkin recipes you can try this year! Let’s fuel our bodies with real foods, and feel our … Read more
Let’s talk Thanksgiving. We know it as a time to give thanks, be with loved ones, watch a football game, and eat until we are so stuffed we can’t move. What if you could enjoy everything great about Thanksgiving while still feeling your very best? Make a few simple recipe swaps and create a whole-food … Read more
To say that in the past decade we have seen an amazing number of technological innovations is an understatement. GPS, texting, facebook, google, and smartphones are all relatively young, yet it’s hard to imagine life without them. It’s fun to look back at how we used to do life. I remember when I thought my … Read more
I am a big fan of asking the question, “So What?” When I read a great article or hear a great talk it’s the first question I tend to ask. I am asking what the relevance to myself and other is. I want to know why this information matters. What difference will it make in … Read more
We’ve been talking about what I consider the seven characteristics of Personal Training that has progressed into the 21st century. Weight training and interval training have become accepted by mainstream medicine and are clearly on the radar of the average baby-boomer. However, not all training approaches are created equal. Very few have discovered how to … Read more
