by Drew | Apr 29, 2010 | Nutrition, Recipes, Weight Loss
This past weekend I bought a book called Hungry Girl 1-2-3. It claims to have the easiest, most delicious, guilt-free recipes on the planet. Now, I must admit, I haven’t tried that many recipes on this planet, but I would say they live up to their claim. ...
by Drew | Apr 27, 2010 | Fitness Tip of the Week, General
Do you dream of having your kids be football stars or prima ballerinas? Help your toddlers get a head start on standing, walking, running, and the thousands of other activities that use their feet. The adorable baby shoes we all love may help your baby stand without...
by Drew | Apr 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
Here are a few sites our Ridge trainers recommend, no matter what your goals are… Menshealth.com Current topics in fitness, health, nutrition, relationships and weight loss. Exrx.net Virtual exercise encyclopedia with video demonstrations. Excellent way to...
by Drew | Apr 20, 2010 | Group Fitness
Some things we (instructors) want students to remember: Work hard. One way to do this without jumping is to keep your arms strong all the time. Make your arm movements deliberate and big: use full range of motion and listen to the cues given about what and when....
by Drew | Apr 15, 2010 | Fitness Tip of the Week, Nutrition, Personal Training, Strength Training, Weight Loss
Q: Which cardio machine burns the most calories? A: Stair mill (revolving stairs). Q: Which body weight exercise burns the most calories? A: Burpies (plank, push up, squat-jump…repeat). Q: Are calories all that count/matter when it comes to losing weight? A: No!...
