Ask The Professionals!

Hey you guys!

Its that time again where  you can ask the professionals. You can comment on this post and ask about anything that you would like to know about in regards to your health and fitness.  Then on Monday the 23rd we will answer all your questions! Hope that you all have a wonderful, healthy and happy weekend!

Committed to your health and fitness,
Justin and Angie LaPointe

Blueberry-Banana Oatmeal Sundaes

So, just because it is the summer time doesn't mean that we can't still have a nice treat to cool off the hot days with. I found this awesome little treat in Clean Eating Magazine and it is a quick and healthy treat that we can all eat!  Go to the link below to get a hold of this amazing little treat!

Blueberry-Banana Oatmeal Sundaes

Happy Summer Eating!
Committed to your health and fitness,
Justin and Angie LaPointe

Move Of The Week: The Squat!

This week we choose the squat to be our Move Of The Week. Why the Squat you ask?  Well, for starters it is one of the most functionally based movements that anyone can and should do. When you sit back to sit, stand up, pick things up from the floor, etc. are all moves that are done with doing a squat-like movement. In addition to it being functional, it is a great exercise to strengthen, lean, and tone your legs, as well as, tighten and strengthen your core (which are the abs and back muscles.)  

Now, with this move what is important is to get the form right. Start out by practicing this move with a chair behind you. First, your weight is in your heels, your core is tight (belly button pulled in towards the spine), head and chest are up, and slowly you begin to push hips back towards the chair. Once you reach the chair you can lightly tap it (don’t sit down on it unless you need to gain your balance, strength and to keep form) and then stand back up with the weight still in your heels. Then at the top push your hips forward a bit till you are straight.  With or without a bar on your back (beginners should not have a bar or weight at all) you can see what proper squat form looks like. The knees are at level with thighs creating a 90 degree angle, the chest and head are up and out, and the core is tight.

Once you have the form down, that is when you can start to experiment with it. As you advance and need to make it harder you can add weight, do speed squats, squat jumps, one legged squats, and the list can go on.

As always if you all ever have questions or thoughts just comment below, call, or email us and we will get back to you. Good luck with the squats! You all can do it!

Committed to your health and fitness,
Justin and Angie LaPointe

Hey you guys!

On Monday, July 16th, we are starting a new session for Better Body Bootcamps! So, hurry and sign up! Its not too late in the summer to get that summer body. Please call at 503.657.3814 or email us at Info@betterbodyfitnessnw.com

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Committed to your health and fitness,
Justin and Angie LaPointe