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You asked, she answered. BLR Malibu Program Director Micaela Gruber answers your questions for health and fitness.   Question 1: What is a good snack to eat?   We promote paired snacking at BLR. A healthy snack is pairing carbohydrates with proteins. Keep portion control in mind. Think of snacks as mini meals that contribute nutrient rich […]

Cardio. By now we all know how important cardio is, along with strength training, in our quest for weight loss. But did you know cardio is also extremely important in improving and maintaining one’s cardiovascular health? Individuals of every shape and size need cardio. There’s just no way around it!   At The Biggest Loser […]

I know we can get a great workout from a treadmill, elliptical, machine, bike, etc. but sometimes we need to switch it up. I’ll be honest, I get really bored on the treadmill after awhile. For me to have a really great workout it has to be fun! Now don’t get me wrong, I can […]

Basically you want to keep your body experiencing new things, so you want to change your workout routine with some regularity. Problem is that for many of us just coming up with one workout routine is tough (and time consuming).   Keep these things in mind when thinking about your workout routines:   You can […]

This is a toughie and varies depending on what activity you are doing, how often and at what intensity. Honestly I don’t have an exact answer for you, but here are some things to consider when deciding if your shoes are in need of replacing:   In general - if you are a somewhat active […]