Coach Heather Binns's here... My goal for the month of July was to help free the world of cancer by raising funds and completing 50 Kettlebell swings a day in the challenge hosted by the American Cancer Society! On the last day of the month, after my last 50 swings, I couldn’t help but finish the song with dancing…a great way to end the challenge (: The Kettlebell swing is one of my favorite exercises, and even though I am still recovering from my ankle injury, it’s an exerci

Whenever we’ve tried to make a positive change in our life, we’ve been surprised at how often people told us, “Change is hard.” It was like they were warning me that we shouldn’t try too hard and get disappointed. We even found ourselves saying it a time or two. “Just stay where you are… it’s probably okay…” But you know what? It doesn’t have to be like that. Actually, change can be fun! All it takes is finding ways to keep yourself motivated and making some strategic deci

There’s a fun new fitness event in LA! Think you can run a mile, 3 miles, or 5 miles? Can you do the same if you have to burpee along the way? Find out at our first annual Burpee Biathlon in Los Angeles, California! What makes the Burpee Biathlon an amazing event is that it gives you the opportunity to challenge yourself in a new and different way! Have fun treating your body to exciting exercise Work both your cardiorespiratory and muscular systems Strengthen your bones Acco

With the latest strain of COVID spiking again, enhancing the immune system is still top of mind for people right now.​ ​​Your overall body weight, the foods you eat regularly, your quality of sleep, stress management, and how much you exercise ALWAYS impacts your immune system and your body’s ability to take care of you in the face of viruses, infection, etc.​ So, to put it mildly, taking care of your overall health every single day must be a top priority…now and every day.​

We see so many people get frustrated with their healthy living plans. They try to eat right and exercise for a little while. But then they give up when they don’t quickly, magically become what they want to be – thinner, stronger, etc. So, let us tell you: Transformation is not an event. It is a PROCESS. And that process is comprised of countless decisions and choices you make over time. They build on each other, bringing small changes that then manifest into the bigger res

Coach Heather Binns’s here… Look – I get summer can be hectic. Kids are out of school. Family events fill up your calendar. And you’ve still gotta get to work and manage all your other priorities. It’s hard to find time for yourself, isn’t it? But you’ve gotta do it – for yourself and for everyone around you. Remember that you can’t help anybody else if you’re wiped out from exhaustion or stress. And besides, you deserve to enjoy the summer as much as anyone! Schedule time fo

Here’s more material for your file marked: “Do This To Feel Better.” You might not realize that, like everything else in our bodies, hormones can be disrupted by a range of factors, including lifestyle choices or habits. So, if you’re trying to eat right and maintain a healthy weight, you should keep these in mind, and talk to your doctor if you have any concerns. Nutrition. A balanced diet keeps our guts operating ideally; putting too much stress on our digestive system can

Hormones can play crazy games with our emotions, brains, and bodies, right? We’ve all experienced that plenty of times. But from those first confusing flashes of adolescence, do you really know what your hormones are -- and why they’re important to your health and wellbeing throughout your life? Hormones are about way more than just sex, and they’re nothing to be afraid of or embarrassed about. We’re also talking about weight gain, sleep, emotions, concentration and more. Le

Coach Heather Binns’s here… There’s nothing as attractive as confidence. Not being at your goal weight. Not the perfect haircut. Not wearing THAT swimsuit. It doesn’t matter what your gender is. It doesn’t matter what your age is. It is simply a universal truth that when you believe in yourself, you exude all the right feels, and everyone can see it. So, as summer arrives and layers of clothing come off, don’t obsess too critically about how your body looks poolside. I know t

You are so amazing and powerful. Do you realize that? It’s true. You can do anything you set your mind to. YOU, the person reading this right now – not just the general, royal “you.” We sincerely believe this: You can create the life you want You can be healthy, loved and hopeful You deserve every success And you can get it! It will take planning, dedication, and sacrifice – but if you want it bad enough, then everything you desire is readily available to you. You might have

Coach Heather Binns here… What a weekend I had in Big Bear for the USNS Spartan Race! My Plan : Finish the 6.5-mile race with 3,000 feet of elevation gain and 27 obstacles. Run at a pace that is doable for me, so I don't burn out on the course. Test my hip on the new obstacles I have not yet tried since before my surgery in 2021. Give every obstacle my best attempt and finish the penalties as assigned (burpees or penalty loops). Expect to be on the course for over 2 hours. En

We can all say we’d like to make certain changes in our lives. But change is hard sometimes. It’s one thing to say you want transformation, but another to actually make it happen. Really bringing about change requires investments that most people are simply unwilling to make. It takes time, money and energy to transform any area of your life. Simply put, it doesn’t come easy. But here’s the way to look at it: As an INVESTMENT. Yep, every time you take a right action to reach

Did you know that adding muscle to your body will improve your fat loss? Coach Heather Binns’s here… Strength training is most commonly the highest priority of training I recommend for my clients. The more muscle you have on your body, the more fat you’re going to burn naturally. Too often, women are afraid to lift heavy weights because they think they will get big and bulky, but that’s not the case. It’s how you get lean, toned, and strong with definition in your muscles. I

Spring might be our favorite season because it’s abundant with rebirth. You see life renewing itself everywhere. Think about – plants that died a few months ago literally come back to life, and we get to soak up the beauty all around us. Every year, everywhere – miracles. Well, listen – you’re a miracle, too. And if you’re feeling like some hopes have wilted, or some aspirations are fading, then we have a message for you in an old metaphor. This spring, try to see yourself bl

We believe you can do whatever you set your mind to do. If you want to learn a new skill, change careers, or start exercising and eating right, you can! Starting today, no matter what your experiences have been :) At least once a week, we talk to someone who tells us they can’t start exercising or eating right because they’ve tried in the past and always failed. We get it. We understand that it’s hard to try again after stumbling once, twice, or even several times. But we’ve

The theme for Earth Day this year is Invest In Our Planet because a green future is a prosperous future! Act (boldly) Innovate (broadly) Implement (equitably) This week we have been running a 5-day Earth Day Challenge in my community support group , in which everyone is taking one positive action each day to support a healthier earth. Some of what we’ve been doing include: Ditching single-use plastics like plastic cutlery, plastic bags, and straws Buying items with minimal

What do Morgan Freeman, Julia Child, and Stan Lee have in common? The actor, chef, and writer didn’t find their calling or achieve success until later in life. And they’re not alone. The history books are full of people who found their calling in their 40s, 50s, 60s or later. So, reflect on who you would like to become if you could do it all over again. And remember – you can still choose to be that now . Life throws us some curves and takes us down different paths. Some peo

Want to know a secret about fitness? You don’t have to do all your exercise in a gym. It’s true! The fact is this: We can easily get more movement throughout the day just by making little adjustments to our actions. These shorter bursts of activity count toward our daily goals of staying in motion, whether they’re about steps, calories, or any other measure. Here are some of the simplest ways to do it. Start the day with a few light stretches. Always park at the far end of lo

Do You Follow Through On Everything? Do you always do EVERYTHING you say you’ll do regarding your health? Every meal, every workout? Or are you – you know – HUMAN? Coach Heather Binns's here... I’m one of those imperfect people who sometimes manages to workout when I plan to, eat what I’m supposed to, visit my doctor regularly, and go to sleep on time. But every time? Come on. Nobody does that. And what would life be like if everybody did everything they said they’d do

Since spring is all about renewal and celebrating life, let’s take a cue from nature and refresh our commitment to healthy living. It’s just part of the smart, steady reassessment you should be doing throughout the year, but with the extra inspiration of every blooming flower you see this season. So, first, look back. Remember your “why,” or your primary motivation. Why did you want to take better care of yourself? If that’s still on the table, then keep using it. If it’s no