115 The pros and cons of morning routines

115 The pros and cons of morning routines

Routines are amazing. But sticking to a routine requires the rest of your life to stay exactly the same (which it never does).  Anytime a routine has to take a back seat because of schedule changes, injuries, or life –  it can feel like you’ve fallen off the...
112 Is being hangry a thing?

112 Is being hangry a thing?

Hangriness is no joke – and I wanted to know more about what was actually going on physiologically. Is it really an excuse for getting irritated with my husband or would better timed snacks solve the issue?  As adults, you might think you’re impervious to mood...
111 How hormones affect your performance

111 How hormones affect your performance

Does what you do in the gym have an impact on how you feel for the rest of your day too (and could that be optimized by syncing it with your cycle)?  For the last 6 months, I’ve been programming a specific type of workout based on where I was in my cycle. And the...
110 Do you really need more mobility?

110 Do you really need more mobility?

If something hurts – should you stretch it? Or do mobility?  I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I’ve seen someone ask for recommendations on the internet for an injury and 90% of the responses are “do this stretch!” or “try this foam roller thing”!...
107 Why I Don’t Eat Before I Workout

107 Why I Don’t Eat Before I Workout

Should you eat before you workout? Maybe you’ve heard that working out on an empty stomach is the worst thing you could do for your performance.  Or maybe you’ve heard that fasting is the BEST – and anything other than that is a waste of time. I don’t eat before...