

Playing with Exercise Variables
There’s an adage among fitness professionals: “You can train long or you can train hard; not both.” Trying to consistently maximize the three exercise variables (frequency, duration and intensity) is a long-term recipe for burnout and injury risk. But before even getting to that point, the effectiveness of the program begins to diminish, which counteracts the original purpose of training. If you enjoy working out every day, keep at least one day as a rest day (six days max) a


My Favorite Veggies and Prep Methods
Raw: Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower (all dipped in hummus), cherry tomatoes, celery (dipped in almond butter), cucumbers & jicama. Roasted: B-sprouts (w/bacon and granny smith apples), butternut squash, asparagus and the first three above. Stir Fried: Anything but onions and peppers Dan Taylor, ACE, NASM-CPT, is owner and head trainer at Pleasanton-based Tri Valley Trainer. They offer personal training and small group fitness solutions and an innovative, medically endorsed we