I recently was told by my daughter to stop purchasing organic cookies because they didn’t taste as good as the regular ones. I started on a campaign to find a healthier, regular cookie. As I was researching I came across this interesting catch phrase “health halo effect” which I subsequently learned, was something I had
By: Matt Jones Achieving Your Best strives to provide a creative system of training that incorporates all modalities of exercise. The AYB Performance system covers aesthetics, stamina, power, speed, agility, balance, stability, and muscular endurance. To accomplish our client’s goals, we cycle a system of strength and conditioning to ensure a well rounded regimen. All
AYB has been offering this class to our members for some months now, although previously under the name of Athletic Development. Beginning with the new September changes we will now offer it 4 times a week, at 6:30 p.m. every Mon-Thurs. We wanted to take a moment to explain this class and it’s purpose/goals for
By: Alix Opfer, MS RD Eligible It is important to take a moment to define the difference between the commonly heard titles of a registered dietitian and a nutritionist. A collective misconception is that these two titles are interchangeable and synonymous. I am here to tell you that there is a large distinction between the
I have to admit, even immersing myself daily in the support of a nutritionist’s work did not help with the fear of food diaries. I admired client after client that agreed to allow the nutritionist to analyze their every meal. How could I handle the embarrassment of writing down I ate those M&Ms for breakfast?
By: Cassie Dimmick, MS, RD, CSSD We are excited to get started with our group nutrition classes! What you eat is the foundation of being well and we are here to help you! Join us for our AYB Group Nutrition classes the first week of each month on Tuesdays at 10 am or Wednesdays at
With the fall schedule going into effect next week, we will have many more time slots offered for our “Foundations” classes. If you’ve never been to a foundations class and are wondering what it is, I will break it down for you. The aim of this class is to train execution in basic movements, as
By: Linda Moore When I mention to friends, family and even strangers (it’s true, I’m a talker) about the word Pilates, it usually is accompanied with a deer in the headlight look, or an “ I think I know what you are talking about, but not really”, or even the most often stated “that’s a
I was excited to hear about the new drink Starbucks® is offering since I am always looking for ways for people to have healthier pick me ups than energy drinks or sodas. Every time there is a new product, skip whatever they are telling you about how awesome it is and go straight to the
What better way to bring everyone together during these busy hot months then with a BBQ. These grilled balsamic chicken kabobs scream summer with their bright colors and char marks. Color means different flavors, lots of nutrients, and it makes for a pretty plate! Enjoy! BALSAMIC CHICKEN KABOBS Prep Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 20