Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation: Which One Do You Have?

While studying for an exam, I came across the above terms and found them to be intriguing. People are driven to act based upon one of two stimuli: either to move toward a desire or to move away from a punishment and/or to achieve an award. From an exercise adherence perspective, here are the differences between the two....

Top Five Misguided Fitness Comments (Let's Clear up Some Things Here...)

Over the years, I have heard a lot of comments from clients: some good, some bad and some just downright off track. Since I figure that you are coming to Body by Pam for a reason, plunking your hard earned money down and wanting results (or reading this blog without undue duress), let’s clear up a few thoughts that may be leading you astray. Have you said any of the following before?

Runner's Word: Ask the Expert!

Last year Pam was featured in Runner's Word: Ask the Expert! The question she answered was "What's a good overall exercise for runner's to use that incorporates all upper body muscles?". A great question and we wanted to share the answer again with you! See Pam's answer below....

All About Coconut Oil....Should You Consume It?

Here we go again. Every few years we have to have something to go ape over – and now it’s Coconut Oil’s turn.

It’s not that I object to drinking coconut milk or even using coconut oil for some therapies. But are you loving coconut oil for the wrong reasons? Perhaps you’re smitten with this tropical fruit for these three reasons...