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It’s A Water-Full Life
Everybody knows water is important for a healthy life, but think of it this way; we can go weeks without food, but no more than about 48 hours without water. In addition, water is ranked second only to oxygen as the most important nutrient for the body, and studies...
Finding The Right Training Partner
So, it turns out that the buddy system isn't just for little kids crossing the street. This week I’m discussing how training with a partner can be a great idea and can help you get into shape faster. But there are some important things we need to consider to make sure...
New Year’s Fitness Resolution – A Guide to Success
As we all know, January is the time when people tend to set resolutions for the New Year, and fitness just so happens to be the number one goal. But, so many times, people’s enthusiasm wanes after the first few months. Let's talk about this, guys… all the craziness in...
Holiday Overeating Rescue Plan 101
This week’s post discusses how to minimize the damage the holidays can have on our physique. You CAN and SHOULD enjoy yourself without the post meal guilt. The holidays are for time with loved ones and, well, let’s face it, lots and lots of food. This can be stressful...
Over Training
Over-training (OT) is going beyond the natural physical limitations of one's body by training too much or too intensely. It can develop when the physical and emotional stresses placed upon an individual are greater than the coping and repair resources. Too much...
Protein – The Lego Blocks of the Body
Let’s take a moment to talk about protein. If your goals are to build muscle and lose fat, then ensuring you are getting enough protein is a very good start. Protein’s main contribution is to build muscle and to inhibit muscle atrophy; it also serves as a tertiary...
Why Do A Fitness Assessment
In this week’s blog I am going to discuss the importance of completing a fitness assessment and a body composition test in order to create personalized fitness programs best suited for each individual. Assessments are vital for so many reasons, and it always boggles...
The 411 on Cardio
When to do cardio? This is an age-old question that we will turn to in this week’s blog post. In at nutshell, and to set the record straight, the short answer is “ it depends.” Not so helpful, I know… In general, there are three main times when people do cardio...
Cheat Meals
People who are seriously committed to clean eating meal plans can all relate to the excitement felt when we allow ourselves a scheduled cheat meal. Cheat meals are built into our programs because they serve a purpose; they are designed to help us psychologically and...
Why Alcohol and Bodybuilding Don’t Mix!!
When anyone embarks on a health and fitness regime, it’s always necessary to make some dietary changes. Everything in moderation of course! Alcohol is certainly an exception to this. Sure, we all enjoy an occasional splash of rouge or a cocktail, but it’s important to...