Fit & The City Sunday Boot Camp in Central Park!
Here’s a great way to start your Sunday off – attend Boot Camp taught by Julia Derek in Central Park. You all know Julia as she a frequent contributer to CGB. Not only is Julia an excellent teacher (and I… Read More »
Is Exercise Making You Gain Weight?
So you’ve finally gotten serious with your exercise program. You’re exercising more days a week and have increased the intensity and duration of your sessions. But you’re gaining weight! What is happening? One of the reasons you increased your exercise program… Read More »
Does Creatine Work?
Are you weight training on a regular basis and eating a healthy diet but still not building the muscle mass you had hoped for? Check out what Julia Derek, fitness trainer in NYC has to say about creatine. The following article was… Read More »
What Not to Do on a 40 Mile Bike Ride
If any of you did the 5 Borough Bike Tour this past Sunday, I’m sure you will agree it was a great day.The weather started off not so good, on the cold side, with the threat of rain. However, as the… Read More »
Trouble Tolerating Food Prior to Exercising
Question from KN: Thanks for these tips on pre-workout eating for cardio. My biggest problem with properly preparing for a hard cardio workout is that I have trouble eating and/or drinking before a workout as it gives me terrible stomach… Read More »
What Should You Eat Prior to a Cardio Session?
Question from David: Hello! Great post on pre/post workouts. This IS a critical topic. My question is what about cardio only days? I have been told to NOT eat before my cardio only sessions. I follow the pre/post rule for when… Read More »
Eat to Maximize Muscle Development
You spend hours in the gym pumping iron and eat a healthy diet… yet you aren’t getting the results you want. Building muscle mass involves a lot more than downing a protein shake or loading up on protein at meals. Assuming you are… Read More »
Recovering from Your Superbowl Splurge
If your night was anything like mine, it was not the healthiest of nights when it came to food and beverages. Buffalo wings, fried calamari, chili, pasta, french fries and multiple beers all over the course of 4 hours. The… Read More »
Have You Seen the Desk Treadmill?
I have a back issue so I often work standing and have my computer placed on a high stand. I actually think this is much better for your back, posture (and butt!) than sitting all day. This new desk takes it… Read More »
Weight Loss, Exercise and Your Bones
When you lose weight through dieting without exercise, you may be losing more than just pounds on the scale. A recent study has shown that losing weight through caloric restriction alone without exercise can cause a decrease in bone density. Decreased bone density can… Read More »
