Too Much Cardio? By Fitness Expert Julie Germaine for Kaizen Naturals Images by IG: @art.beauty.fitness Are you someone who loves cardio? No? Well, then read on, because I’ve got a trick to allow you to cut your fat-burning cardio time in half without sacrificing results – or even eliminate the need for straight [...]
Setting Your 2022 Goals Compassionately By Fitness Expert Julie Germaine for Kaizen Naturals Images by IG: @art.beauty.fitness As we welcome another year, you may or may not be setting New Year Resolutions for 2022. Goal setting is always a great way to focus your mind and develop a plan to achieve your dreams, [...]
How to Pace Yourself By Fitness Expert Julie Germaine for Kaizen Naturals Images by IG: @art.beauty.fitness You are going to get it this year, I feel that energy! I love the vibe in January as everyone shifts away from holiday pace and back into work mode. You’ve likely begun to get up early, [...]
Who Handles Stress Better - Men or Women? Change in employment, personal loss, or financial struggles are incredibly stressful situations for everyone. Have you ever wondered who handles these types of events better—men or women? For example, let’s take a look at the past year: a global pandemic threw everyone into a panic. [...]
6 Best Foods for Muscle Recovery I cannot stress enough the importance of refuelling your body properly post-workout to kickstart muscle regeneration. In fact, the goal of recovery nutrition extends beyond just repairing torn muscles to enable growth. The meal you eat immediately after exercise should also successfully rehydrate your body, provide nutrients [...]
THE EASIEST WEIGHT LOSS TIPS (NOT DIET OR EXERCISE!) The winning combination for weight loss is simple. Burn calories by increasing your physical activity, and eat a diet that leaves you in a calorie deficit rather than a surplus. Move more, eat less! So, why do most people struggle for success when it [...]
Prevent Over-Eating Using the Hunger Scale Do you need help when it comes to portion control? As a new mom, I find it so interesting that my daughter never needs to be told not to overeat—except perhaps when it comes to chocolate. Toddlers generally just naturally lose interest in food when they become [...]
Read my article "Fab Mind and Body", in the summer 2021 issue of Style Manitoba! 5 Simple Ways to Eat Health at Home by Fitness Expert Julie Germaine Image by Doug Ritter (Envision Photography / Art.Beauty.Fitness) Check Out The Summer 2021 Issue Now!
TWO SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU FIT FOR LIFE Let’s skip over the long intro paragraph and just get right to it: the two skills that can make you fit for life are self-motivation and preparation. By combining these important skills, you will create the strong healthy habits and daily rituals of an active lifestyle to make [...]
SHOULD YOU EXERCISE EVERY DAY? May I start by making some assumptions about your life? It’s busy, I bet. You have a demanding job, perhaps even a side hustle or intense school course-load, a partner who is worthy of plenty of your attention, energetic kiddos who are always on the go, and (I hope!) some [...]
