From the Trainer

It's almost swimsuit season! Spring is here and Summer is right around the corner. That means days by the pool and time out on the lake or beach for Memorial Day or the 4th of July. Luckily, there's still time to get in shape for your favorite Summer activities.

As a certified personal trainer and competitor at heart, I know it takes more than just exercise to achieve your desired fitness goals. Yes, it's that nasty word, DIET. But we aren't really talking about a diet here, more of a lifestyle that will give you the most energy and have you feeling your best each and every day. One way to do that is make sure you get plenty of vegetables, lean protein, fruits, and WATER into your eating plan. Here's today's tip:

Tired after a long day at work or the kids have you running in circles? Before hitting the gym refuel yourself with a snack. Try an energy enhancing snack like this Cherry Trail Mix.




Adding fruit and nuts like Almonds into a pre-workout snack will help give you that energy for the treadmill or any other activity. Also, consuming cherries may help muscle pain. Researchers believe cherries’ post-exercise benefits are likely because of the fruit’s natural anti-inflammation properties – attributed to antioxidant compounds called anthocyanins, which also give cherries their bright red color.

So next time you go to pump some iron, try a handful of Cherry Trail Mix! Sage Fruit fresh Bing & other variety Cherries will be available in June and July! Perfect for keeping you in swimsuit shape!

And don't forget to hydrate yourself with lots of Water!