It is so hard for me to believe that is has been 14 years since the start of Garage Girls Fitness! I never dreamt that when we started...

March is certainly a busy month this year for me. It may even be on the verge of madness! And I for one, can’t wait! I leave for...

I hate to admit this but I am not superwoman. I usually will work through pain and discomfort as I cannot be bothered by taking time off...

It is the start of the New Year and you have undoubtedly heard the expression, ‘New Year, New You’. This adage lends itself to making...

I have been thinking of skeletons lately, especially since Halloween was just yesterday. Our skeleton is made up of about 206 bones. Some...

Blog #5 in Metabolism Series Your hormones play an important role in metabolism. Different hormones in the body are associated with...

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I can’t lose weight because of my genetics”? To date, more than 400 different genes have been...

Blog #3 in Metabolism Series “I have a slow metabolism” …. This is a common statement to hear from people when you are talking about...

Blog #2 in Metabolism Series The concept of energy balance, or weight management, is based on the fundamental thermodynamic principle...

You often hear people talk about metabolism…’my metabolism is slow’, ‘my metabolism is fast’, or ‘my metabolism isn’t what it used to...

If strength training has not been consistently incorporated into your exercise routine, you may want to consider adding in this powerful...

Whether you are new to exercise or have been working out for years you have probably heard the term “functional training”.  Functional...

Have you seen the five-minute exercise videos on the homepage over the past several months? These videos can be described as exercise...

It is crucial to change up your workout routine to avoid plateaus and to avoid getting bored with the same exercises. So, to add a...

Are core training and abdominal training the same thing? The short answer is sort of. Many individuals confuse abdominal training with...

Starting a new diet or exercise routine is not an unfamiliar task to a lot of people. The start of a new year calls for a New Year’s...

The holidays are a wonderful time to spend time with your loved ones. One thing that makes it so special is getting to keep family...

The holidays are a wonderful time to spend time with your loved ones. One thing that makes it so special is getting to keep family...

With the holidays coming up, the big question in the air is what are you going to gift your friends and family or what is on your list?...

So you’ve heard about how important sleep is to a healthy lifestyle, but let’s face it, getting more sleep is easier said than done. Many...