Chosen by the Daily Herald as the writers for Trainer Talk, Push Fitness covers topics from snacking for weight loss, to the best exercises for fat loss, and everything in-between.

We've all heard the phrase "you can't know where you're going until you know where you've been". This is especially true in changing your lifestyle habits like losing weight and improving health.


Healthy eating and tasty eating should be one in the same. For example, this recipe contains salmon, walnuts, asparagus and bell peppers foods that are packed with nutrients and flavor.


Although most people realize the importance of diet and exercise, many don't fully understand the value of resistance training and how it may be one of the most important types of exercise for long-term weight loss.


Q. I'm trying to lose weight for an upcoming wedding, and I'm debating lifting weights because I'm afraid of gaining too much muscle and getting bulky. Should I just focus on running so I don't gain weight?
-Sarah, Schaumburg


Plank your way to a firm waist. Although abdominal crunches and sit-ups may be the most popular "ab" exercises, they only work a fraction of what's referred to as the core.


You just joined your local health club, bought the new workout gear, read the latest fitness magazine, and actually found time in your schedule to start exercising.


One of the most important, but overlooked fundamentals of weight loss is healthy snacking; I want to emphasize the word healthy.
