Q: Gina, why is it that a high carb day spikes the metabolism? Does it work the same if it’s a cheat day and they aren’t clean carbs? A: Spiking your metabolism is key to avoiding plateau’s and keeping your body responding! You can spike your...
Q: Gina, I noticed you did a breathing exercise at the end of one of your circuits. Why? Is that for EPOC? A: Great question!! Yes, EPOC (Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption) is used for recovery and to restore the body to a resting state and adapt it to the...
Q: After last week competition, my goal is to add more muscle and to increase my overall size to allow for more curvy body. What are your suggestions on this because I’m naturally on the thinner side. Also, during the pre-competition, my diet wasn’t...
Q: Cardio upon waking up- Does that mean NO COFFEE before cardio? A: Of course, Coffee upon waking and before cardio is a YES! Omg, what would we do without our morning coffee! If I had to head out with out my warm cup of coffee, oh no… that wouldn’t be so...
Q: Gina I tend to struggle on the weekends with staying on track with my program. My goal is to conquer my weekends. Do you have any suggestions or tips? A: Great question and this is so common! One reason weekends are so difficult is because most of us fall out of...
Q: along with most women, hold most of my body fat in my lower body (glutes and thighs). Is there any advice you can give me as far as cardio or training to help me taper down my legs?Im currently eating 1200-1500 calories a day, depending on what carb intake I am...
