Siwicki Fitness Blog
AL Wellness Guide to Packaged Foods
The best food to eat is whole, natural food that isn’t processed. But this is real life, and sometimes we need to just be able to grab something and go. Amanda from Amanda Lauren Wellness offers suggestions on how to consume processed food in the context of an overall healthy diet. We provided some examples of what products to purchase and a link for each item. Enjoy!
Intermittent Fasting
What is intermittent fasting? How does it work? What are the benefits? Are there different ways to intermittent fast? Intermittent fasting has been a hot topic as of late, let’s learn more about it and understand why intermittent fasting is a great tool for a variety of reasons including: weight loss, improving athletic performance, decreasing hunger and fighting disease.
Why Keto?
Okay Siwicki Fit Fam, let’s round up all the details of the Keto diet here (what is it, benefits, etc.). We have been talking a lot about it in the recent weeks, and are pretty excited to get started on Tuesday with our Keto Meal Plan. Many of you express concern in regards to weight loss, and with the help of Amanda from Amanda Lauren Wellness, we are convinced that the Keto diet may be a great opportunity for so many of you to shed unwanted pounds, reduce sugar cravings, amp up your athletic performance and so much more!
Desserts - GUILT FREE
Calling all my dessert lovers! You CAN have your cake and eat it too! There is absolutely no rule that dessert can't be part of a balanced diet. Healthy eating should never be about denying yourself. There are so many creative ways that we can make delicious desserts that are not filled with sugar and other processed ingredients. I rounded out my top favorite AND healthy desserts in the blog this week. Go ahead and indulge, and still feel good afterwards!
All about the ABS
Summer is right around the corner! Let's talk abs! There are three key factors: stress, exercise and diet. We are going to address all three here. I included a short video tutorial that walks you through eight abdominal exercises that will fire up those abs and get you ready for summer in no time! Let's GO!
Best Protein Powders
There are so many different protein powders on the market - it is important to look at the ingredients to get the best quality protein. Health coach, Amanda from Amanda Lauren Wellness, suggests ten protein powders that help build muscle, fill the body with the nutrients it needs and doesn't contain any chemicals that will have a reverse affect.
Clean Protein: You Are What They Eat
Protein is crucial for overall health. Learn why most proteins can cause inflammation and why it’s important to purchase clean, sustainable and pasture raised protein. Recommended companies to order from are included!
Healthy Oils vs. Toxic Oils + Siwicki Fitness Shop
NEW Siwicki Fitness Shop! Check it out here!
Also, let's get to one of my favorite subjects - oils. Did you know that seed and vegetable oils are used in almost all packaged products? Did you know how toxic and harmful they are? Let’s check this out together and understand what oils are toxic for your health and which oils are incredibly good for you! All my avocado, olive and coconut oil lovers give me a hallelujah!
How to: Tone Your Booty
Tone, tighten and lift that booty! In addition to our Summer Arm series, the next area I get asked about the most is how to target the booty area. Well, Siwicki Fit Fam, I’ve put together three simple moves for you to get that butt in shape!
Clean Swaps: Protein Bars
Find delicious, clean protein bar swaps for your post-workout snack, health coach approved.
The Best At Home Workout Equipment
Best at home workout equipment, fitness trainer approved.
Health Coach Session: Achieve your Goal Weight
Join health coach Amanda Lauren and Jacob Siwicki for a 45 minute discussion on everything from supplements, fasting, quality of your food and how to lose that stubborn extra 5 pounds. To get you excited, we’ve included a video from Amanda giving an overview of the session below. Plus, two tasty and healthy recipes to get your week off to a good start!
Let’s get ready for the BIG DAY!
Calling all you bridal babes! If you are looking to get wedding ready, you have come to the right place! We know you’re stressed. It’s time to have some fun and get into the best shape of your life. Our fitness program is designed to melt the calories away, tone and tighten your body all the while jamming out and having fun! Bring your friends along and LET’S GO!
Challenge of the Month: March Madness
Want a professional health coach at your fingertips? Want to learn more about general wellness and ask questions specific to you? Every week, starting mid March, Jacob and Amanda will host Zoom sessions answering live or submitted questions, as well as discussing a new topic each week. You can look forward to cooking demo’s, pantry swap outs, and much more!
Introducing Fitness On Demand, 2.0
Workout when and where you want with Siwicki Fitness On Demand classes. 100+ classes, 8+ workout types, and new classes added daily. Our new website makes it easier to access our library.
Bring it to Basics
Eating healthy shouldn’t be challenging. There are so many simple meals that you can eat that are delicious and easy! Check out the honey chicken and salmon dinner meals as well as the scrumptious tomato feta and asparagus side dish! Don’t forget about the smoothie challenge! We included Amanda Lauren’s new smoothie this week, the Berries & Cream Smoothie - it’s delish! Enjoy team! Feel free to leave a comment about types of dishes you are looking for so we can conjure up meals to your liking!
Why is Variety Important?
Variety is key Siwicki Fit Fam! Variety allows for your body to be challenged on a consistent basis and to overcome a plateau. A plateau happens when the body has become accustom or used to doing the same repeated exercises over and over again .To overcome a plateau the mixture of new exercises and placing new demands on the body will increase the intensity in addition to promoting new muscle growth. Learn more about variety and get a new delicious smoothie recipe in this weeks blog!
Reaching a plateau in your fitness journey is a common experience, but it's also a call to action to refine your strategy for continued progress. Integrating higher protein intake, focused strength training, and the principle of progressive overload into your routine can significantly impact your ability to move past stagnation. Our fitness classes are specifically designed to adapt to your evolving fitness needs, ensuring that you're always challenged and never plateau for long.