Macro Series – What’s That?!
As a follow up to our last blog on October’s Macro Series (has everyone marked their calendars?), we wanted to provide more information on what the talks will cover. In addition to the subject matter outlined below for each 30-minute session, we look forward to an open discussion along with time for questions and answers…
Read MoreCureRock: Ending Childhood Cancer
CureRock is a nonprofit organization that supports the fight against childhood and adolescent & young adult (AYA) cancer. We help finance educational, research and quality-of-life programs while raising awareness in the community. CureRock sponsors a variety of community events and activities, many of which include incredible live music performances from both local and national musicians…
Read MoreFind Your Macros: October Nutrition Series
We are excited to be conducting an October Nutrition Series about Macronutrients, or Macros. Why we have chosen this particular topic? What are Macros, and why are they important? How do we calculate individual requirements for each of them, along with their ratios as part of our daily calorie intake?
Read MoreFall Foods! A Great Autumn Recipe
With Fall fast approaching (so hard to believe!), so is the season of spooks, pumpkins and changing leaves. Let’s plan to start this Autumn right with a great Autumn recipe! Here’s an idea- SPICY SAUSAGE, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH FOIL PACKETS An easy Fall foil packet dinner made with spicy chicken Andouille…
Read MoreSaying Goodbye to Summer – Our Last Summer Vacation Workout Series
Summer is coming to a close. As you get your last weekend getaways in before the fall season hits, here are some vacation workout tips for when you are away. Feel free to use some of these throughout the year! Everyone thinks about vacations and exercise differently. Some of you may find it a chore…
Read MoreThose Bountiful Berries
Summer is well upon us and there are so many things to appreciate; lazy weekend days at the pool, picnics, family get-togethers, etc. One of my favorite things is the abundance of fresh, inexpensive and yes, in-season berries. All of the best: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries . . . I like them all, and…
Read MoreTrainer Spotlight: Jason
Introduction Hello Pittsburgh and surrounding communities! I’m Jason Rutkowski, a new personal trainer here at the Pittsburgh Fitness Project. I have a passion for helping people pursue a healthy lifestyle through exercise and physical activity. My interest in physical fitness grew out of my participation in sports conditioning programs in my middle and high school…
Read MoreSteak Kebabs with Chimchurri
PREP TIME:15 mins COOK TIME:10 mins TOTAL TIME:25 mins YIELD: 6 skewers
Read More13 Helpful Remedies for Stress
This post is a third in a series of three posts on stress. After figuring out how to determine if it is the stress that is getting to you and then taking steps to reduce stress, you still will find that stress comes up every now and again. Unfortunately, it is never possible to live…
Read MoreVacation Workouts Revisited
As some of you may know, I have recently taken a vacation to both Budapest and Rome. I was traveling for 10 days, and it was an incredible experience. Between all the sightseeing, delicious food, and time away from work, it was a trip to remember. I have to admit, this was my first “adult,”…
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