by Pamela Hernandez | Sep 26, 2013 | Fitness, Fitness 101, Nutrition, Reviews
photo by W Brian Duncan All calories are not created equal. I’ve always said this journey is about food quantity AND food quality. My goal for taking the MedGem test with the Registered Dietitian at Hy-Vee was to get a validation or adjustment to my food quantity. I...
by Pamela Hernandez | Sep 23, 2013 | Fitness, Fitness 101, Nutrition, Reviews
photo by W Brian Duncan An important part of your fitness journey is understanding how many calories you actually need to consume to meet your fitness goals. Most people have no idea how much fuel their body actually needs to just stay alive. Conversely, most people...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jul 18, 2013 | Fitness 101, General Health, Nutrition
43% of my clients are women between the ages of 40 and 60. Close to half of my clients are experiencing perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms. Not only are they fighting the ordinary challenges of being a working woman in the pursuit of fitness but they are also...
by Pamela Hernandez | Jun 21, 2013 | Fitness, Fitness 101, General Health, Video, Video Blog
Personal Trainer Pamela Hernandez answers the question, how often should a beginner workout. In this video is advice for: BetterU Go Red Challengers How often should a beginner be exercising.
by Pamela Hernandez | May 27, 2013 | Fitness 101, Fitness Book Club, General Health, Motivation, Reviews
We are the sum of our habits. We may think we are in control but we spend most of our day on autopilot. Like when you drive to work but can’t really remember how you got there? That’s your habits doing the work. Take the story of man named Eugene. After...
by Pamela Hernandez | May 9, 2013 | Fitness, Fitness 101, Motivation
photo by Pamela Hernandez IDEA Personal Trainer Institute (PTI) West is a weekend of workouts, workshops and lectures designed to keep fitness professionals educated, motivated and dedicated to the best for our clients. This past weekend was my first time at PTI and I...
