Pregnancy and Working Out. Why It’s so Important.

ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com (Fitness) 9/24 12:58A Scott Keppel

I have been coaching pregnant women on proper exercise, nutrition, and mindset for over 15 years. I know personally as well as the research I have read, exercising along with proper nutrition...

The Social Benefits of MYZONE

ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com (Fitness) 9/23 7:56A Village Health Clubs Spas

MYZONE is a technology that uses the cloud to monitor one’s physical activity. The Village Health Clubs and Spas incorporates the MYZONE system for members to utilize during their workouts and outside the gym as well. But it offers more than...

Summer’s Over! The Top 3 Things You Can Do to Avoid that Winter Coat

ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com (Fitness) 9/19 9:44A Mycal Anders

Just because the pools are closing, and the sun is coming up later doesn t mean your motivation has to go into hibernation. If anything, this is the time to really get after it and remain consistent...

To Eat Carbs or Not? That is the Question.

ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com (Fitness) 9/17 12:52A Scott Keppel

I’ve heard the rumors as well. “Keto is King” “Carbs are Evil” “Carbs Make You Fat” etc. I’m sorry for those of you that believe any of these, but the reality is for most individuals carbs are not the...

Parent by Example: Make Fitness a Priority

ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com (Fitness) 9/10 12:46A Scott Keppel

I recently read an article in Yahoo News where a woman lost nearly 200 lbs.! Jennifer Riveira a mother of two stated, “My marriage was at an all-time low”. She didn’t love herself and thus could not...

The 5 Ingredients for Sustainable Fitness & Longevity

ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com (Fitness) 9/4 9:01P Mycal Anders

I recently gave a talk for over 100 people about what it takes to fall in love with fitness. Regardless of the method you choose to trim the fat, look better naked, and set a new personal best up...

The Importance of Heart Rate Training

ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com (Fitness) 9/4 10:23A Village Health Clubs Spas

“Intensity training” became popular in the early to mid-1980s, but prior to that personal heart monitor products hit the market in the early 1980s. Heart rate monitors were some of the first fitness...

Want Better Results in the Gym? Add Shifting to Your Lifting!

ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com (Fitness) 9/3 12:30A Scott Keppel

Do you feel your workouts are getting boring? Do feel as though you’re not seeing results? Maybe, you experienced picking something up during your everyday life that’s really not that heavy, but you...

Stop The Quick Fixes! Love Yourself and Kick the Scale to the Curb!

ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com (Fitness) 8/31 2:27A Scott Keppel

How many of you have ever tried to lose weight? Studies show about ½ of us Americans will try to, have tried to or currently are trying to lose weight. I know I have. My question for you is “Why?” Why...

No Pain. No Gain. Not Really!

ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com (Fitness) 8/28 2:21A Scott Keppel

How many of you have either heard, said and/or live by the phrase: “No Pain. No Gain.” I’m here to make sure you’re well aware this isn’t always the best way to go about life. You have to think of...

Self-care isn’t self-ish.

ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com (Fitness) 8/22 1:42P Mycal Anders

Featured Book: Inner Circle by Mycal Anders Photo by @jweinberg We run around town everyday to and from meetings, in service of others (bosses, family, friends). It is easier than you think to leave...

Inflammation: How to get it Under Control

ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com (Fitness) 8/21 1:18A Scott Keppel

There’s no way to get around it inflammation is a necessity. You may be thinking, “Wait, I thought inflammation was bad and I should avoid anything that causes it”. You’re not entirely wrong for...

Sweets, aren’t so sweet

ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com (Fitness) 8/14 2:15A Scott Keppel

Do you “love” desserts? Soda? Cookies, cakes, ice cream, sugary drinks? If you are one of the millions of Americans that over consume sugar, than I highly recommend you keep reading. Even if you’re...

Travel Essentials for A Fit Lifestyle

ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com (Fitness) 8/8 1:25P Mycal Anders

Never Leave Home Without Your Jump Rope Photo by @jweinberg at CrossFit PHX The top 5 things that fit in your carry-on for fitness: 1) Lacrosse ball great for massage the knots and unlocking tight...

Time for a change?

ArizonaFoothillsMagazine.com (Fitness) 8/7 4:09A Scott Keppel

So you want to make some changes? Or at least that’s what you’re telling yourself. How do you know if you’re really ready to make changes? Research has shown it can take up to 66 days (over 2 months)...