023 – Joey Carso – The Man with a Bulletproof Mentality
Graduation, getting engaged, learning he had cancer, and grieving the death of his brother. For Joey Carso, 2006 was a lifetime’s worth of emotions packed into one roller coaster year. In this episode, Joey discusses how Fit Body Boot Camp fit into his lifestyle post-cancer. Watch or listen now to discover how Joey stayed so resilient through the trials and trauma he faced—and how you too can adopt a “bulletproof” mentality.
3 Bodyweight Resistance Exercises That Flat Out Work
Ditch those janky old weight machines. You don’t need them to get in a great workout! In fact, all you need are a few bands and yourself. Simple enough, right? Bodyweight resistance training is a hit in boot camps nationwide. Rather than mess around with overcomplicated machines, people want something straightforward and effective. It’s why […]
Recipes: One-Pan Spaghetti
Spaghetti made out of squash? Is that even a thing? It is, and it tests pretty darn delicious! In today’s recipe, the familiar flavors of Italian cuisine coat a bed of spaghetti squash noodles. But wait…add in some meatballs and bread crumbs to give this dish some protein and texture! This is the new way […]
The Great Debate: Should You Cut Down on Carbs or Fats?
Today we settle one of nutrition’s longest standing debates. Should you cut down on carbs or fats? Both get a bad rap, but which one is worse for you? Here’s the surprising answer: it’s all up to you! Yep, really. That’s what nutrition expert Jason Phillips says. Jason Phillips, founder of iN3 Nutrition, has been […]
Workout of the Week: The Morning Body Burner
You know the drill: wake up, roll out of bed, and get your butt to work. Ok, if only it were that easy. Luckily, there’s a way to snap out of your groggy morning mood—it’s doing a full body workout! Activating your body in the morning does wonders for your metabolism and energy levels. After […]
022 – Zenia Joyner – At the Intersection of Culture, Family, and Fitness
Expectations are NOT your reality. In this episode, Zenia Joyner—the owner of Fountain Valley Fit Body Boot Camp—recounts her difficult upbringing, including how culture and family both impacted her fitness journey. In particular, she talks about how the community at Fit Body Boot Camp became a second family to her. Watch or listen now to discover how to upset expectations, because your results are in your hands.
Recipes: Beet and Citrus Salad
Hungry for some citrus-y goodness? Then try this beet and citrus salad! This recipe is green, yet it’s anything but bland. The flavors of the beets, grapefruit, and mandarin oranges tango together in perfect symphony. You won’t find this intense a wave of flavors in most other salads! Add in some olive oil and apple […]
How to Structure Your Workout Plan
Working out is like lighting a candle… At first, you have this burning desire to lose weight. You start to think, “Man, I CAN do this!” Then reality sets in… It’s not that you can’t do it. Rather, it’s all the stuff you have to do before you work out. When should you work out? […]
The Formula That Will Shrink Your Pants Size
We actually spend most of our lives sitting or lying down. Think about all the things you do while sitting down: texting, watching TV, talking on the phone, reading, and much more. That doesn’t even take into account the 8 hours a day you’re asleep and off your feet. One of the biggest ways to […]
Workout of the Week: Old Exercise, New Tricks
How do you make an old exercise relevant again? Push-ups, sit-ups—yeah you know how to do them, but they can get old in a hurry. How about spicing your exercise up a bit? Today you’ll be doing divebomber push-ups and straight leg sit-ups! Straight leg sit-ups are pretty straightforward, but what in the world are […]