For an overweight or obese person, frequenting the gym where other, more in-shape, people will see them struggling through their workouts can be a very intimidating and daunting experience. Personal trainers can do a handful of things to make the … Continued
The combinations of your favorite fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and milks can create truly delectable smoothies. The problem with smoothies is how they’re made and consumed. A smoothie can end up being calorically equivalent to a meal. When it’s eaten … Continued
Get Yourself Out of the Gym with These Calorie-Burning Outdoor Winter Activities Working out in the gym day after day, week after week, can become monotonous. It might make you dread going to the gym not because you don’t like … Continued
Tis the season for so many tasty, tempting treats that can easily derail your clients’ diets. First, there was Halloween, and it’s quite possible that some of your clients still have candy leftover. Thanksgiving is around the corner. Christmas will … Continued
High intensity interval training (HIIT) became very popular when research showed the considerable benefits of short bursts of high intensity training punctuated by low intensity rests periods. There are many people under the impression that HIIT cardio is the superior … Continued
The answer to whether protein bars are healthy is: it depends. Protein bars are one of those go-to snacks. It’s easy to stock up on a few boxes of your favorite bar at the store, so you can throw one … Continued
The growing interest in slimming down, getting fit and toned has gained significant momentum, therefore personal fitness instructors have become widely popular. However, in order to pursue a career as a personal trainer, you must be willing to take the … Continued
Have you heard of the new dieting strategy called “counting macros?” In reality it’s not new, in fact it’s the way many in the fitness industry have been eating for years, acknowledging that not all calories are created equal. Macro, … Continued
What is a Paleo Diet? Dr. Loren Cordain, professor of health and exercise science at Colorado State University and author of The Paleo Diet originally coined “The Paleo Diet”, in 2010. A Paleo diet is based on the hunter-gatherer eating … Continued
Tips for staying healthy and hydrated during summer workouts. While summer may be the perfect time to take your workout outdoors, the summer heat can be a problem particularly in areas with extreme heat and humidity. Exercising in warm weather … Continued
