Electrolytes– do we really need them? I am a fanatic about drinking my electrolyte water before and after my workouts- maybe its because I live in Vegas, or that I do hot yoga/Pilates, or maybe its because I think it tastes better, but I think it really does help with recovery. For todays Tuesday Tips I thought I would dig a …
Motivation Monday
Hey everybody its that time again- you know you love MONDAYS! Head over to Spotify and follow our motivational playlist- we will keep adding our favorites every Monday so you can listen and get pumped up wherever you are!! Motivational music is brought to you by #truderma try their Gastrobiplex kit today!! FFF
Healthy Harvest
October is here, fall is in the air and we couldn’t be more excited for harvest season! We’ve put together a list of the freshest fall produce available, and Farmers Markets around the valley where you can “pick” them up. Apples: What screams fall harvest more than a beautiful crisp apple? Exactly! Apples help protect your heart, promote digestion, improve …
Motivation Monday
Just a little diddy to get you through the rest of your Monday by the New Politics. If your feeling like us today this one’s a doozy and we need all the mojo we can get to get us to the gym’s front doors. We will keep adding to this playlist so follow it on Spotify and watch for a …
Keeping on Track Over the Holidays
I know we are all thinking it, here we go again, its that time of year when all of our hard work is threatened by the looming thoughts of holiday parties and gatherings and the dangers that go hand in hand (late nights, cocktails, & sugar cookies ring a bell?). From Halloween to New Years we are constantly facing temptations …
Benefits of Barre
If you haven’t tried a barre workout yet, I highly suggest you try it out just once! It is one of my favorite workouts and here’s why: 1. Hard on muscles, kind on joints Barre is low impact, so unlike most workouts you are not achy. I have knee issues and barre is the perfect alternative when my knees are being …
Un-Beet-able
Today we’re talking about a superfood that is often neglected and is the perfect addition to your fall menu: Beets! The unique flavor and vibrant colors of beets help add a little flare to your meal. Beets have been proven to: Lower Blood Pressure Boost Stamina Fight Inflammation Contain Anti-Cancer Properties Provide Detoxification Support Reduce Menstrual Cycle Pain Here are a few …
Tyler Robinson Foundation
Today we are excited to spotlight an amazing cause, The Tyler Robinson Foudnation. Founded by Imagine Dragons and The Robinson Family, TRF is dedicated to helping out families with children dealing with the expensive costs associated with cancer treatments. At 16-years old, Tyler Robinson was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. In the following year leading up to his passing, he was able to …
What’s A Warm Up?
By Tiffany Smith. You show up to the gym, check in, maybe go to the locker room, put your things in a locker, meet your trainer and 9 times out of 10 their first question is “Did you warm up?” If it’s not, then let’s hope they are taking you through a warm up and perhaps explaining why this is …
A New Way To Juice
Pressed Juicery is well known for their delicious juice cleanses. (View our PJ Juice Cleanse Review Here) They recently launched their latest creation yet and we’re dying to try it: Pressed Juicery Freeze. Pressed Juicery Freeze is a soft-serve frozen treat and the first of its kind: by using only juices from fruits and vegetables, almonds and coconuts. It is a …
Oil Pulling
By Tina Leigh. I invite you to remember the last time you visited the hygienist for a routine teeth cleaning. There is a distinct and pleasurable feeling that accompanies such an experience––that of your tongue gliding across newly polished and plaque-free teeth. Can you say Slip n’ Slide?! I have been on a mission for years to replicate this feeling …
Shrimp Quesadillas
By Taylor Thurston. I have an inexplicable love affair with seafood. Probably my favorite thing about it is that you get so much flavor, without adding a ton of calories. Probably my least favorite thing about it is that sometimes it tries to murder my husband. He developed an allergy to seafood a couple of months after we got married, …
Make Your Body Your Machine
By Lauren Parry. Today we’re sharing a few of our favorite TRX exercises! There are so many different options with TRX that it can be overwhelming. What’s your favorite TRX move? Upright Rows How to: Begin with your legs out in front of you gripping the TRX bands. Form a straight line from your back down to your hips and …
Beauty Mixology
By Makeup Artist Brynn Thomas. Daquiris, Mojitos, Cosmos, Pina Coladas… Summer time is chalk full of fun, colorful, fruity drinks that are best served ice cold with a tiny umbrella. But why should bartenders get to have all the fun? The beauty world is full of products and ingredients that, when mixed in …
Sizzling Summer Setlist
By Ashley Ansuini Obviously summertime is just the best- it’s the time of bikinis, pina coladas, morning runs, fireworks, hikes and bike rides and watermelon to name a few of my favorite things. I remember summers in my life through the music that I listed too whether it was by the pool or on …
Top Workout Picks On Sale
By Lauren Parry. Happy Friday everyone! Its my favorite sale of the year.. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! The best part about this sale is that all of the items on sale are new. They aren’t on sale because they’re going out of style. Im so excited to share my top workout picks with …
The Juice vs. Smoothie Debate
By Tina Leigh. “Should I be juicing or blending?” This question falls into a container of those I am most commonly asked. It’s right up there with, “Where do vegans and vegetarians get their protein?” (Another topic for another time.) The answer to the juice / smoothie conundrum is…enter drum roll…both! That’s good …
You Don’t Have To Try
You may have seen this music video going around the past couple weeks. It’s too good not to share. Colbie Caillat’s new music video was inspired from the pressure she was under to be someone she’s not. She decided to write about what they were asking her to do-change herself. …
Not Just For Baking
By Lauren Parry. Who say’s KitchenAid Stand Mixers are just for baking? We nearly freaked out when we saw the news… the newest KitchenAid Stand Mixer attachment is a Juicer! Just when you thought KitchenAid couldn’t get any better, they bust out a juicer attachment. The Juicer and Sauce Attachment that attaches directly to your KitchenAid® Stand Mixer. With 3 …
Half Marathon Training Tips
Sponsored by FlipBelt. 1. Run For A Reason I can’t stress how important this is. What is your motivation? Is it to lose weight? To accomplish something you didn’t think you could? To get the prize at the end of the race? To get a new PR? Whatever your reason is, make sure you have one. It’s a whole lot …