....Unless of course you step on uneven basement ground, have too many boxes in your hands and your foot goes over and you break it. ; We do a lot of Foot exercises in Pilates and I know Kathia does some in yoga too. Ask me if you need ideas on how to strengthen your … Continue reading How to keep your feet strong and injury free
The Cold, Hard Truth About Icing Your Injuries
I've always been more of a heat person anyway... Interesting to read this. THERE'S A GOOD CHANCE there's an ice pack in your freezer. And whenever you have back pain or knee soreness, you reach for it. You do this because you’ve been told that icing reduces swelling, speeds up the healing process, and helps … Continue reading The Cold, Hard Truth About Icing Your Injuries
Happy Anniversary Brock!
Brock is celebrating 10 years with us! It was actually on January 16th but we forgot. Denise came to us first and finally convinced Brock to try us out. I still remember seeing him doing a workout his first week with us ( i was teaching pilates and peaked my head in to … Continue reading Happy Anniversary Brock!
Gluten Free Sugar Free Apple Muffins
If you like this recipe, head over toour recipe site. These muffins are moist and delicious. Ingredients: 1/3 cup Teff Flour 1/3 Tiger nut flour ( you can replace both of these with Bob's redmill gluten free flour) 1 cup almond flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons Baking powder 1 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 large … Continue reading Gluten Free Sugar Free Apple Muffins
Sugar alters the brain similarly to Cocaine
You know how I feel about sugar. Well here is some proof that maybe it's not such a good idea to consume it. I'm sure you all already knew that! If you need help getting off the SUGAR, talk to me! XOXO Marta from INVERSE: Humans have an intimate relationship with sugar — from birth … Continue reading Sugar alters the brain similarly to Cocaine
Is Marta actually drinking Swamp Sludge?
The answer is complicated. Yes and No... Spirulina is technically a micro algae so in fact could be seen a swamp algae.. 😉 I've been drinking Spirulina Smoothies probably for a good 17 years. I stopped for a little bit because my Hormone Dr. didn't want me having any fruit and I was on Keto. … Continue reading Is Marta actually drinking Swamp Sludge?
Marta’s Ginger Turmeric Vegetable Stew
Often when I bring my dinner to the gym I have people commenting on how yummy something smells or looks. Often someone ( ahem Rebecca) sneaks a bite.. This is what I brought for dinner on Wednesday night. It's simple to make. You can make a huge batch and have it for the week. You … Continue reading Marta’s Ginger Turmeric Vegetable Stew
Unsupportive family and friends
I've been doing this for over a decade and I'm still stunned at how our members' families and friends are sometimes unsupportive of their journey and some are even outright hostile. It blows my mind! Some of you who have started your journey with us might have seen this in your discussions with friends. Why … Continue reading Unsupportive family and friends
Some tiny changes to make your life better
Happy New Year! This is a great time to see if you can add some (we think relatively easy) things to your life to help you get stronger, healthier, and look better naked. 😉 This list isn’t in any meaningful order. It is somewhat all over the place to show that there is relatively low … Continue reading Some tiny changes to make your life better
Coach of the Decade – Greg Glassman
I agree wholeheartedly. Greg changed the map with Crossfit. He has been a huge influence in my life . I still remember my first workout. It was 300. Tom and I did it at the Pickering Rec Centre. Man, did we get funny looks from everyone. We both felt it for days and were instantly … Continue reading Coach of the Decade – Greg Glassman
