Did you know that your hunger isn't only coming from your stomach, but is also in your head, too?!?! So how can you honor those hunger cues without going overboard so you can stick to your nutrition goals? Megan the Trainer, Registered Dietitian, is going to break down the biology of hunger so you can better understand what is happening and she also has some practical advice to help you navigate through those moments where you feel a little "hangry!" ....
Read moreWe're always trying to come up with hacks and short cuts to improve your fitness class experience, and get the most out of your personal training session with the least amount of effort while maximizing your time. In this episode Fitness Lying Down owner & strength training coach, Cory Cripe, explains not only how to maximize your return on investment at the gym, but why something so simple can easily have such an impact on your long-term fitness goals. ....
Read moreWhen it comes to your nutritional goals and it can't be anything less than your best, right? There is no way you can allow those "bad foods" to sneak their way onto your plate or you will sabotage all the efforts you have set out to accomplish with your food choices. Discover from our dietetic intern, Isaiah, why balance and moderation will be a better solution to help lose weight or whatever your nutrition goals are! ....
Read moreThe fitness industry has evolved over the decades and fortunately so has the role of the personal trainer. Once considered a torturer or some sort of "boot camp drill sergeant," personal training is gaining credibility because of the information, resources, and experience gained throughout the years. So why should you invest a little more in yourself and hire a fitness coach to help with your gym and life goals? FLD owner, Cory Cripe, shares the reasons why you should hire a personal trainer are the same reasons why he needs to hire a guitar coach! ....
Read moreEat less. Move more. Manage your stress. Common sense tips to help weight loss or to accomplish any of your other health and fitness goals, right?!?! But does this nutrition advice really help? Our nutritionist, Megan Berner, has some practical advice about how to take control of your stress levels and health. Spoiler alert...you may be doing some of this stuff already! ....
Read moreWhen we step foot in the gym we have certain expectations for the upcoming workout. We expect to have our heart rates elevated, to sweat, and to feel the muscles working aka "the burn." We are under the impression that if we aren't feeling that burn then we must either be doing something wrong or need to step up the intensity for that particular exercise. We have ways at Fitness Lying Down to make sure our group fitness classes are efficient (because who wants to spend unnecessary time at the gym?!?!) and highly effective with our sprinkles. Take a watch as Cory explains the methods to our madness. ....
Read moreSo you've set yourself up for a week's worth of quality meal planning. However, what happens when life gets in the way and your family calendar can't accomodate one of those planned meals? Megan the Trainer RD has got some great nutrition tips for "emergency foods" so you don't have to sacrifice your health & fitness goals and, at the same time, you can continue to nourish to flourish! ....
Read moreStrength training at the gym is one aspect of physical fitness (and a very important one). However, there is so much more that goes into physical (and mental) fitness to create a balance in the person. In this episode, Cory explains why Fitness Lying Down is super excited to add this critical component into our personal training, group training, and even creating a class exclusively for this stress-free, movement practice! ....
Read moreDon't be on the defense for immune health, but take control and be proactive to battle all those "bugs" now and down the road. Follow Megan the Trainer RD's simple and effective nutritional plan to set yourself up for success to stay healthy and active without getting dragged down by illnesses with a balanced diet. ....
Read moreWe are always searching for the fountain of youth and attempting to defy the aging process with magic tricks, pills, and other empty promise products. What if strength training is actually the key to not just stopping the aging process, but embracing and improving it? What if going to the gym and investing some time in you will provide the necessary return on investment to enjoy the years ahead of you? Discover how personal training and group fitness classes can be the actual fountain of youth. ....
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