So you’ve decided to start strength training - that’s great! By the time you’re finished reading this Beginner’s Guide you’ll know exactly how to start strength training safely and effectively. Here’s what we’ll cover today: The Most Important Thing To Know Before You Start Strength TrainingDo
Simple Guide To Strength Training For Beginners
If there’s one thing I know with absolute certainty, it’s that strength training will change your life. I know this because I’ve seen it happen for myself. I’ve also seen it happen for hundreds of other people that I’ve had the pleasure of helping inside our BluePhoenix Fitness Coaching
Why You Should STOP Doing Cardio To Lose Weight
If you’ve ever thought about losing weight the first thought that probably popped into your head was, “I just need to do more cardio to lose weight.” Or maybe your equipment of choice is the elliptical. Maybe you got a Peloton bike and started cranking out spin classes every morning. Either
Instant Pot Cabbage Un-Roll Recipe
Being Ukranian, cabbage rolls have been a delicious part of my life for as long as I've been alive. But they can be a bit of a pain to make (or so I've heard...I've never actually made them 🤭) and I'll never make them as good as my grandma anyways. So I discovered this "unrolled" version using an
13 Simple & Healthy Real-Food Breakfast Ideas
BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST Banana bread might be my favorite type of "bread". It's literally one of my favorite foods, but I usually have to keep it as a "treat" once in a while since the standard recipe for banana bread doesn't really fit into my my nutritional guidelines. That is, until I
Healthy Beef Teriyaki Recipe
I LOVE beef teriyaki, but most teriyaki sauces are loaded with sugar and who knows what else. So I set out to create a healthy version of a familiar favourite. This BluePhoenix Beef Teriyaki is gluten-free and the only sugar is a little bit of raw honey. It's also adaptable depending
Losing Weight Is Simple, But It’s Not Easy
Something I often tell new clients is that losing weight is simple, once you accept how hard it is. Seems counterintuitive doesn't it? But it's true, losing weight is simple. Simply consume less energy (i.e. calories in food) than your body uses through physiological functions or additional
A Little Bit More, A Little Bit Better – The “Non-Sexy” Path To Sustainable Weight Loss
"Really, that's it? That's all I have to do? Are you sure?" This is a common response from new weight loss clients when we start discussing changes in their diet or workouts. Contrary to what most of the attention grabbing headlines and "Insta-coaches" will try to convince you of,