Tia Norris

By Tia Norris, September 2018 Issue. With more than half of the year boasting triple-digit temperatures in the Valley of the Sun, it’s impossible to not address best [...]

By Tia Norris, August 2018 Issue. It’s been said that couples who sweat together, stay together. But, from a trainer’s perspective, is that really true? Through both [...]

By Tia Norris, July 2018 Issue. Arizona is heating up and so are the annual festivities summer promises – all the obvious excuses to show a little extra skin and to talk [...]

By Tia Norris, May 2018 Issue. The worlds of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and other social media platforms have completely revolutionized the fitness industry. Social media [...]

By Tia Norris, March 2018 Issue. I think it’s fair to say we all want that #fitlife, especially with the warm(er) weather as well as Gaypril on the way. Whether it’s pool [...]

By Tia Norris, February 2018 Web Exclusive. I never thought I’d do a triathlon. I never thought I’d actually pursue a strict, cardio-based fitness program. I never [...]

By Tia Norris, January 2018 Issue. Sugar. It’s everywhere. It’s in everything. And it’s always a hot topic of discussion when it comes to theories and guidelines for [...]

By Tia Norris, November 2017 Issue. Eat fewer carbs. Eat more meat. Drink more milk. Drink less coffee. Supplement with fiber. Watch your cholesterol. Wake up, my friends. [...]

By Tia Norris, August 2017 Issue. Аor many of us in the Valley of the Sun, summer means getting as far away from this heat as possible! As a result, many of my clients plan [...]

By Tia Norris, July 2017 Issue. Love it or hate it, the summer sizzle is upon us. With seasonal temperatures soaring to 120 degrees and beyond, Phoenix is regularly one of [...]

By Tia Norris, June 2017 Issue. Once again, pool season is upon us. And no matter where you’re at on your health and fitness journey or what your summer plans entail, you [...]

By Tia Norris, May 2017 Issue. You’ve seen the rituals of seasoned Olympians on the world’s biggest stage and the post-game status updates of your favorite professional [...]

By Tia Norris, April 2017 Issue. When it comes to diet and fitness, the truth is that most people simply don’t have the body that they really, truly want. Now, in some [...]

By Tia Norris, March 2017 Issue. There are three aspects to all fitness programs: exercise, diet and lifestyle. As you all know, most of my columns hammer on the exercise and [...]

By Tia Norris, February 2017 Issue. Personally, I’m convinced that I’ll to live forever, but there comes a time in every athletes career when they must face their [...]