Swim Analysis using a GoPro

This post will concentrate on my recent swim analysis using a GoPro camera. So I have been swimming for triathlon now for about 4 years. I have adjusted my swim to use a more relaxed effort like Total Immersion Swimming prescribes. I took a master swim...

The Game-Changer: How I Overcame My Body Image Issues

Thought of the day: (actually thought of my workout)… In my line of work I see/hear so many beautiful women going through their lives hating their bodies, being constantly frustrated with how they look, and struggling to "arrive" at what they feel is...

Strong or Restricted Muscle: Which Type Do You Have?

This is what its all about, right? This is what the media and the fitness world tell us is the in, fashionable, and accepted physical look. It's what's "hot." Eye-candy, right? And, while I don't deny the hotness of this look (or this model), there is...

HEALTH BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS Adjust your thinking and your health. Join the millions of people who have not only found relief from back pain, but also a pathway to wellness with chiropractors natural, drug­-free approach to healthcare. Your spinal column, made...

Understanding And Managing Stress

Understanding And Managing Stress Understanding and managing stress is key to leading a healthy, productive life in our hectic world. So many people say that they are stressed out without really understanding what that means. When you say that you are...

If You Have Any Of These 10 Symptoms, You Immediately Need Detoxification!

Many toxins are deposited in the liver, so it is necessary to make detoxification with natural methods so your liver can work properly. Our body always warns us when there are toxins in it. All we need to do is recognize those signs and do something...

Blaspheme

How to Develop a Fitness Mindset for the Longterm

Every moment of every day we get to make choices.   Our lives are made up of the choices we've been making. If we want different results, we have to make different choices. When you break it down to individual choices, reaching your goal isn't nearly...

9 Day Isagenix Cleanse "Play-by-Play"

Answers to all the follow-up questions from the "4 Weeks of Results in 9 Days" transformation photos! Last week, I shared our before and after photos of the Isagenix 9 Day Cleanse that Stephen and I did and I had a fantastic response with tons of great...

My Mom, My Inspiration

My mom's accountability post the other day in the SKFitLife private Facebook group… " 28 miles of windy, hot riding on my bike. Riding RAGBRAI in 2 weeks. 402 miles across Iowa in 7 days of riding. "   I am soooooo proud of you mom. For anyone who...

The New Me

I am so proud of my mom… I have watched her struggle with her weight my entire life and nothing makes me happier than seeing her looking and feeling great! Thank you, Mom, for sharing your fitness journey with us… Since childhood I have struggled with...

Eating Clean on the Road

Eating clean is always a challenge and eating clean while on the road is extra challenging. This week I welcomed that challenge. I was scheduled to travel for work this week and with the Arnold just 10 days away, I really needed to be on top of my nutrition,...

Thinking Your Way Thin

Have you ever thought, " I will be happy with my life when I am happy with my physical appearance "? I hear this phrase quite often and used to say it myself until I realized that I had it all backwards… I was trying to "fix" the outside when I really...

On Reinvention and Other Things New

Welcome to 2015. Here's what I hope your 2014 was like: You broke something You fixed something. You lost something But you found something else. You learned a new skill You learned something new about yourself You learned something new about someone...

Improved Ability to Delay Gratification Through Fitness

Improved Ability to Delay Gratification Through Fitness This is something to think about as you get dressed in your workout gear each day… What you are doing NOW is what will show up in the future. One of my favorite and most challenging aspects of coaching...

Real Abundant Life

This statement I found on adventure_coach 's site came to my attention: "I do believe that a Real Abundant Life is out there to be had, but it seems elusive." The reason it seems elusive is because of the eyes through which you are looking...

What would your New Year's Resolution be if...

Hi All, It's that time of year again….and let me just start off by saying welcome to the people visiting me from all over the world. I was pleasantly surprised recently, in checking my footprints, to find not only visitors from various and even remote areas...

The Three Disciplines: The Bike

After the uhm "rousing" success of the swim session on the first day of training, the group was not too thrilled about the day of the bike. Now, the bike had been used sparingly over the years with its glory days being before there was a drivers license....

The Age Old Martial Arts Secret to Making Yourself Valuable

A 100-year-old idea, born in the Industrial Age, still holds the key to unlocking our success today. In fact, though the idea may have been first popularized in the 20th Century, it has actually been the key to success in the martial arts for thousands...

Week 2 Squats & Close Grip Paused Press

Week 2 Squats & Close Grip Paused Press Watch on YouTube   Had to use the other squat rack this morning which threw me off a bit with the height being different and the bar hitting the pins on the way out. Had no other choice so got on with...

One Thing Every Krav Maga Student Must Know

There are so many valuable lessons I've learned from krav maga. What's the one thing that matters above all else? Act now and keep going. I'm putting my stake in the ground on that one. We hear Sensei shout it out during training and testing. "Guys,...

10 Things the Most Successful People Do to Stay Calm

"90% of top performers are skilled at managing their emotions in times of stress in order to remain calm and in control."  - Travis Bradberry, TalentSmart TalentSmart surveyed over 1 million people to find out what the most  successful people...

The Real Deal on Gluten & Life After a Diagnosis of Celiacs Disease - Stop Chasing Skinny Episode #1

http://kinetichifi.com/wp-content/audio/Stop-Chasing-Skinny-Episode-1.mp3 Join me for this eye-opening interview with Megan Bryan as she shares how and when she was diagnosed with celiac’s disease. Unfortunately I hear many people with these exact...

Gluten, Autoimmunity, Endurance, Nutrition & Adrenal Health w/April - Stop Chasing Skinny Episode #2

http://kinetichifi.com/wp-content/audio/Stop-Chasing-Skinny-Episode-2.mp3 I see symptoms of adrenal fatigue allllll the time. Knowing what to look for is the key to help take care of your health! April also shares her endurance journeys and recent diagnosis...

Everything You Didn’t Know You WANTED to Know About Honey and Bees - Stop Chasing Skinny Episode #3

http://kinetichifi.com/wp-content/audio/Stop-Chasing-Skinny-Episode-3.mp3 BEElieve it or not, that honey in your honey bear isn’t really honey. And did you know some bee keepers never even put a bee keeping suit on? Just a few interesting facts...

Serious About Athletic Training for PERFORMANCE w/Marshall Crown - Stop Chasing Skinny Episode #4

http://kinetichifi.com/wp-content/audio/Stop-Chasing-Skinny-Episode-4.mp3 Marshall Crown is a Charleston-based athletic trainer focused on creating strength and conditioning programs for competitive athletes. Marshall is a competitive weight lifter himself...

What it Really Takes to Train for a Fitness Competition with WBFF Pro and Competitive Fitness Coach Janelle Nicolo - Stop Chasing Skinny Episode #5

http://kinetichifi.com/wp-content/audio/Stop-Chasing-Skinny-Episode-5.mp3 I spent 5 years competing in physique competitions and then I coached competitively. I no longer coach for competitions but I have frequent requests to coach so I thought…...

Avoiding Injuries and Staying Healthy While Training with Nick Ferrell - Stop Chasing Skinny Episode #7

http://kinetichifi.com/wp-content/audio/Stop-Chasing-Skinny-Episode-7.mp3 Nick Ferrell is a Charleston-based trainer who specializes in injury recovery, prevention, and establishing and maintaining muscular balance and strength. Nick’s background includes...

Training for a 24 Hour Swim with Shannon Scaff - Stop Chasing Skinny Episode #8

http://kinetichifi.com/wp-content/audio/Stop-Chasing-Skinny-Episode-8.mp3 Find out what it takes to prepare for a 24 hour swim! (Hint: a lot) I had the honor and pleasure of interviewing Coast Guard member and friend, Shannon Scaff about his support...

How and Why to Support Local Food Producers with Nikki Seibert - Stop Chasing Skinny Episode #9

http://kinetichifi.com/wp-content/audio/Stop-Chasing-Skinny-Episode-9.mp3 Did you know that nutrients begin to degrade as soon as produce is picked? And that fruits and vegetables which have to be transported are typically picked before they are fully...

How to be a Fitness Model with Stephanie Keenan - Stop Chasing Skinny Episode #10

http://kinetichifi.com/wp-content/audio/Stop-Chasing-Skinny-Episode-10.mp3 How to be a fitness model. I am asked this question all the time so I decided to give my best answer during this podcast! Other topics include: * If you have ever thought, “it’s...

There are no Bad Foods with Melissa Toler - Stop Chasing Skinny Episode #12

http://kinetichifi.com/wp-content/audio/Stop-Chasing-Skinny-Episode-12.mp3 Melissa Toler’s message and mission is to challenge the rules around food and exercise that keep people imprisoned. Her goal is to free women who feel like they are really...

Do I really have to give up my wine? with Ann White - Stop Chasing Skinny Episode #11

http://kinetichifi.com/wp-content/audio/Stop-Chasing-Skinny-Episode-11.mp3 This is one of the Top 5 questions people ask me about fitness and especially weight loss, so I wanted to bring you my friend and client, Ann White, to talk about the slippery...

The Missing Link to Weight Loss Very Few People Know About, Including Personal Trainers with Dr. Jimerson and Dr. Gillespie - Stop Chasing Skinny Episode #14

http://kinetichifi.com/wp-content/audio/Stop-Chasing-Skinny-Episode-14.mp3 Did you know that you can do ALL THE RIGHT THINGS when it comes to training and nutrition and still not look or feel any better? A functional medicine doctor seems to be where...