Picture this. You’re sweaty and drained, putting away your gloves and downing some water after kicking booty in Throwdown or Total Body or Fighters. You know you have a window to get some protein to those muscles but, bad news, you didn’t get to the grocery store over the weekend and your cupboards would make […]
How to Develop Consistency in Your Workouts
The devil is in the details, isn’t it? You schedule your workouts, you buy your groceries, you plan, you prep. But then, well, then you have to actually do it all, day in and day out. That’s called consistency, baby, and it’s no joke. The truth is, even with the best intentions, we often fail to […]
The Real Secret to Getting Fit
Because the secret to getting fit actually depends on your definition of “fit,” let’s assume, for argument’s sake, that getting and being fit means cutting fat, putting on some muscle and leaning out. In that case, there is a HUGE secret to getting fit. And it has almost nothing to do with your workout. Nope, […]
Sweat Here, Fuel Up There – Reno’s Best Fitness & Food
With four different classes offered 25 times every week, Freestyle Fitness will work you out. But we all know nutrition is king, and unfortunately, you can’t get a healthy meal from the front desk after your cardio kickboxing or heavy bag class. If you’re organized, you packed a jar with a scoop of quality protein […]
What to Eat Before & After a Workout
Burning nutrition question time! Ready, set, go. “What should I eat before and after a workout? And give me specifics, if you please.” Hey, good questions – and way to be direct. For our purposes, let’s assume you’re hitting an intense, interval-based Freestyle class like Throwdown or Fighter Physique. In either case, the operative words […]