Here is a home training routine using your own bodyweight that will get you warmed up and sweating in no time! Half squats: 15 reps Burpees: 8 reps Single leg push-ups: 6 reps each side Side plank: Hold 45 seconds each side (for an added challenge, hold each side for 1.5 minutes) Mountain climbers: 10 reps each side. Complete the routine 3 times. Let us know if you’d like a demo in the studio. Enjoy. Beyond Fitness Personal Training
Cortisol: key to health and weight loss
Cortisol is sometimes referred to as the ‘master’ hormone, as it’s a powerful hormone necessary for life. But if optimum levels are not maintained in the body, it has the ability to wreak havoc on our body’s fragile endocrine balance. The result? Your health will suffer. What is cortisol? Cortisol is a hormone produced in the adrenal glands. It’s primary functions are to: regulate the increase of blood sugar through gluconeogenesis (the breakdown of non-carbohydrates to glucose) suppress the immune system aid with fat, protein, and carbohydrate metabolisms decrease bone formation help to manage our stress response. Stress management Cortisol helps us to function during times of stress in our lives. When the stress levels go up, cortisol kicks in and delivers help. Cortisol helps us with a quick burst of energy, our memory sharpens, and our sensitivity to pain decreases. These are all natural and important functions of cortisol and … Read More