Posts by Cory Svihla
TOP 8 TIPS FOR WEIGHT-LOSS
TOP 8 TIPS FOR WEIGHT-LOSS “How I lost over 100 lbs in less than a year” Staylight was built on the foundation that a healthy lifestyle happens both in and outside of the gym. Our CEO, Cory Svihla (@corysvihla), recently met with Brianna Bernard (@briannabernardfitness), a fitness expert & wellness blogger from Minneapolis, to discuss how she…
Read Full ArticleCrossFit & Functional Group Fitness…do you have any better ideas?
Looking to enhance, improve, or build on your quality of life? Somewhat of a rhetorical and funny question, but this is the basic principle that guides the most trending and medically sound form of exercise. I would also argue that this structure is more comprehensive and applies to a wider range of people than any…
Read Full ArticleYou Diet, But the Weight Keeps Coming Back. Why?
Diets are not sustainable. It is nearly undisputed and uncontroversial that diets COULD show short term success, but NO DIET can show long-term statistics that support sustainability for the vast majority of any population. This is consistent across the board for any properly educated professional, even those who support any one of the diets. If…
Read Full ArticleMy Path, The Challenges, Our Vision
After graduating from Bethel University in 2011, I started my journey in the health and wellness industry at Life Time Fitness out of Eden Prairie, MN, where my time was spent as a personal trainer. As a life-long athlete with aspirations of playing in the NFL, I expected my personal training business to be focused…
Read Full ArticleYour Holiday Recovery Plan
The holidays have come and gone, and you are left to deal with the aftermath of all that less-than-healthy eating… Your body is puffy and bloated. Your joints are achy. Your clothes feel tight. Maybe you are feeling this way right now. Below we’ve outlined the 5 steps you’ll need to quickly and seamlessly…
Read Full ArticleHoliday Fitness Hacks
It’s holiday gain season, a time when nearly everyone packs on a few pounds. Rather than joining the masses and loosening your belt another notch, use these 5 Holiday Fat Loss Hacks and avoid putting on a single pound. These hacks could even result in a few pounds lost before New Year’s… Holiday Fat…
Read Full Article5 Gym Mistakes to Avoid
Stroll through any gym and you’ll notice many mistakes. Mistakes that waste time. Mistakes that put people in danger. And mistakes that are just plain crazy. Maybe you even make a few of these mistakes yourself. By avoiding these common blunders, you’ll put yourself on the fast track to results. Check out the following 5…
Read Full ArticleFestive Hummus (Sun-dried Tomato Basil)
While the red and green speckles give this homemade hummus a jolly look, it’s the taste that makes it unforgettable. This dip makes the perfect party take-along. Serve it up with whole grain pita bread or fresh cut veggie sticks. Yield: 12 servings Here’s what you need: 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans 1 Tablespoons…
Read Full ArticleLeftover Turkey?
Make this wholesome, quick meal at home with that leftover turkey. It’s high in fiber, packed with protein and tastes quite comforting and delicious. Enjoy! Servings: 8 Here’s what you need… 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 bunch of carrots, chopped 2 onions, chopped 1 bunch of celery 1 fennel bulb…
Read Full Article9 New Rules to Lean Eating
A good eating plan works for you – it gets you the results that you want without lots of complicated steps. The good news is that lean eating does not mean complicated eating…it just means eating smart. Read on for the new rules of lean eating that will make fat loss second nature. And don’t…
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