Building Resilience When the Future Feels Unsteady
Resilience—the capacity to adapt, recover, and keep moving forward—is a mental skillset that matters more than ever in a world defined by rapid change, economic uncertainty, and constant information overload. For people who feel anxious about what lies ahead, future-proofing the mind isn’t about predicting outcomes; it’s about strengthening how you meet whatever comes next. A Quick Orientation Before We…
Shifting Your Teen’s Relationship with Social Media
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and author of the book, Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Teenager Cope with Worry, I am frequently asked about the relationship between adolescent anxiety and current social media use. While it is near impossible to disregard the impact of social media on teen mental health, I do not recommend prohibiting…
The Wellness Reframe: The Strategic Power of Doing Nothing
I used to think rest days were for quitters. Then plantar fasciitis—and too many injuries—taught me otherwise. In a fitness culture that glorifies the grind, doing nothing feels like giving up. But what if your rest days are the most important training days of all? Rest isn't weakness. It's wisdom. Learning About Recovery the Hard Way Mid-40s. Marathon training. Convinced…
Medicine Ball Moves with Stew Smith
Watch this excellent video by former Navy SEAL and fitness book author Stew Smith, to learn a few key moves with a medicine ball to add to your workouts. (more…)
Ab-Natomy Lesson from The Body Sculpting Bible for Abs
How much do you really know about the structure and function of yours abdominal muscles? This short ab-natomy lesson from the author of The Body Sculpting Bible for Abs:Women's Edition (more…)
Common Myths for Women’s Fitness Debunked
There are a great number of myths that circulate around the topic of women's fitness. Here is how the authors of the successful The Body Sculpting Bible for Women, Hugo Rivera and James Villepigue, weigh in on some of the most common myths about exercise and working out for women. Common Myths Debunked Myth #1: Weight training makes women…
Weight Gain and Bulking Up Tips from Stew Smith
How Do I Gain Weight? by Stew Smith Weight gain is something that isn't easy to do and you probably know this already. People who cannot gain weight usually have a high metabolism, which makes gaining so hard. The key to weight gain is to do everything BIG. You have to eat big and lift big, in order to…
Maximize Your Workouts with These Exercises for Muscle Gain and Fat Loss
WATCH this video presentation for advice to get ultimate results out of your workouts and the best exercises to do to gain muscle and lose fat by Hugo Rivera, author of The Body Sculpting Bible for Men and The Body Sculpting Bible for Women. HUGO RIVERA is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, engineer and international best selling…
Natural Ways to Tighten Loose Skin
Natural Ways to Tighten Loose Skin by Jo Brielyn You've been working hard to lose weight and the results are showing, but you may notice that you have sagging skin covering those areas you're trying so hard to improve. Extra skin hanging around can be frustrating and embarrassing. When your body loses weight and fat, some loose skin will appear…
5-Minute Home Glutes & Hamstrings Workout
WATCH this leg training video presentation with a 5-Minute Home Glutes & Hamstrings Workout from international fitness author, model, Labrada sponsored athlete and registered nurse Cécile Bayeul.
Adding Balance Exercises to Your Workouts
Watch this excellent video by former Navy SEAL and fitness book author Stew Smith, to learn tips on how to add exercises into your workout that will improve your balance. STEWART SMITH, USN, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, a former Navy SEAL, and author of several fitness books including The Complete Guide to Navy SEAL…
