by Amber O'Neal | Jan 15, 2015 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta yoga, Cafe Physique Blog, cardio, exercise, fitness, working out, Yoga & Pilates
Made famous by companies like Under Armor and Nike, compression garments have become the most coveted athletic wear for modern athletes. Beyond the aesthetic figure hugging qualities that compression wear is known for, it also boasts benefits such as helping to...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 10, 2014 | Atlanta personal training, Cafe Physique Atlanta, Cafe Physique Blog, Dietary Counseling, empty calories, exercise, fitness, Fitness Tips, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, weight loss, weightloss, Wellness Coaching, Yoga & Pilates
Many times when individuals first plunge into the world of health and wellness, BMI is not the primary thing they think about. Maybe it’s a word you’ve heard from your doctor. Maybe you’ve heard some athletes toss it around. The bottom line is that BMI is a really...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 18, 2009 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, weightloss, wellness
AppetizerMotivation will not magically happen. Your motivation will change from day to day. You have to recommit to your goals each day, tweak them to fit changes in your lifestyle and attitude and find new ways to motivate yourself over the course of your life. Main...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 10, 2009 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, healthy lifestyle, wellness
AppetizerWillpower is fine for short-term progress, but long-term success requires planning and finding ways to feel motivated daily. Main CourseIn the past, a lack of willpower has been blamed for causing us to fall off the diet wagon, but new research indicates that...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 23, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga
…We’ve got to make the morning last Just kickin’ down the cobblestones, lookin’ for fun and feelin’ groovy. OK, that was a short departure from today’s post, but that Simon and Garfunkel song kept popping into my head as I thought about...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 6, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, Personal Training, weight loss
AppetizerExercise is known for causing the brain to produce chemicals that reduce stress, evoke feelings of happiness and increase libido. Studies show that couples who exercise regularly report better, and more frequent, sex with their partners. This is a huge...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 15, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, burn calories, exercise, fitness, weight loss
Appetizer At the risk of making it seem as if dedication and consistency are the only routes to successful weight loss, let’s acknowledge that there are exceptions to every rule. There is someone out there who lost weight without the commitment and without putting in...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 7, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, Nutrition, weight loss, wellness
AppetizerI know you’ve heard of it…the little magic pill you can pop to help accelerate fat loss, speed up your metabolism, block carbohydrates from entering your blood stream and trick your mind into thinking that you already ate. It’s not sold on street corners like...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 17, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise
AppetizerOne of the best ways to work out on a budget is to exercise at home because it’s FREE. Main CourseInvest in a few pieces of inexpensive exercise equipment that will allow you to get a total body workout at home. – Dumbbells. Dumbbells are small,...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 12, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, burn calories, cardio, exercise, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, workout schedule
AppetizerMany of us have been trained to feel like we’re not working out unless we’re actually at the gym or using expensive infomercial equipment in our basements. The truth is that you can create your own workout anywhere, at any time. Main CourseYou...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 11, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, weight loss, weights, working out
Appetizer The residential real estate market, along with gas prices and the economy in general, is causing savvy consumers to cut back on their “wants” in order to afford their “needs.” In these situations, expenses that feel like splurges are...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 26, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, weights, wellness, work out, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerMake it to the gym more often. Main CourseSome days, you just won’t feel like working out. Maybe you haven’t been able to get as much sleep as you need or you’ve been having some stress at work or in your personal life. No matter the reason, sometimes...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 8, 2008 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, wellness, work out, working out
AppetizerDon’t let pregnancy end your exercise routine. Main CourseIf you are expecting, don’t see that as an excuse to stop your fitness plans. As a matter of fact, exercising during pregnancy has numerous benefits. A More Comfortable Pregnancy – As many...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 29, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, healthy lifestyle, work out, working out
AppetizerWhat you wear during a workout can make all the difference. Main CourseYour clothing has a surprisingly important role in the effectiveness of your workouts. If you aren’t comfortable, you are much less likely to give it your all while exercising. Keep these...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 27, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, cardio, diet, exercise, weight loss, weightloss, working out
AppetizerThere’s no secret to getting the abs you want. Main CourseA significant chunk of people start working out because they hope to get those movie star-quality abs. Unfortunately, that’s often a lot harder than it sounds, so it’s a good idea to keep these basic...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 19, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, burn calories, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, wellness, working out, workout schedule
AppetizersDon’t let your cubicle interrupt your fit lifestyle. Main CourseYour body is designed to be exercised, but physical activity can be tough to come by when you work at an office and spend most of your day parked in front of a computer. That’s why all office...
by Amber O'Neal | May 26, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, work out, working out
AppetizerDon’t let muscle cramps derail your workouts Main CourseEveryone who works out regularly will probably experience muscle cramps at some point. Not only are they painful, but they can actually make your workouts less effective and often force you to cut your...
by Amber O'Neal | May 23, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, diet, diets, weight loss, weightloss, wellness, working out
AppetizerIt helps to have allies on your fitness journey. Main CourseI’ve met many people who can never quite seem to stick to a healthy eating plan or exercise routine because their relationships with others somehow get in the way, but fortunately it doesn’t have to...
