What are the largest muscles in the body?

Your LEGS. Now, other than pointing out a very obvious fact, let’s pursue this a little further. Ever wonder why most of the cardiovascular machines are geared to engage your…

Not all vitamins are the same!

There are all sorts of vitamins out there nowadays that are meant to fill in the nutritional deficits we have. There’s cheap ones, expensive ones, some that are well known,…

Who do you exercise for?

This is a very important question our personal training staff asks many of our clients. It’s a very powerful question because it builds the value in what you’re doing. This…

What makes a protein complete?

The thing that separates one protein source from another is how complete it comes with it’s amino acid chain. Each COMPLETE protein is composed of all 9 amino acids. A…

Food and Your Results

Do you find yourself working out hard week after week with no changes or results? Well most exercisers forget that it’s not just the exercising that gives us results. 75%…

Abdominal Training

Why???… Why do you do endless crunches without any RESULTS to your midsection? You do situps, leg raises, and ab machines all day, but you’ll never see an ab!! The…

NEVER DIET AGAIN!!!

Did you know that according to recent studies 95% of diets end up failing in the long run? On top of that, most of the people on these diets end…

Injuries

Injuries are all too common when you lose your struggle against gravity. When you fall, turn the wrong way, or lift something heavy – you can feel it. Don’t lose…

THE POWER OF RESISTANCE TRAINING!

How many of you, in an effort to lose weight, only walk/run/bike? This includes using only cardiovascular equipment in a gym. Did you notice results at first followed by none…

Cake

Today’s tip will be for those of you deciding to celebrate with some chocolate on this occasion. Do you know what the unhealthiest food to eat is? CAKE! Cake is…

EAT MORE! LOOK LEANER!

Did you know that if you eat more times in the day you actually burn more calories. By eating 5-6 meals in a day with 2-3 hours in between meals…

DOUBLE YOUR METABOLISM!

Did you know that by eating more protein you could make your metabolism sky rocket? The science behind this concept lies in a factor known as the thermogenic effect of…

What to do after you CHEAT…

When you cheat and have ice cream before bed instead of fish, the best thing to do is start again. Only the most persistent people achieve the body they want,…

Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs

Tonight, let’s talk about carbs! The ever infamous discussion about good carbs vs. bad carbs. Why do whole grain foods get advertised as healthy and candy is advertised as bad?…

The most EFFECTIVE weight loss exercises!

Excited? Let’s go… Are all exercises created equal? Absolutely not! This is not only because different exercises work a different muscle, but also because certain movements require your body to…

Your Body and Fuel

Did you know that your BODY doesn’t only burn one specific source of fuel when you work out. It burns both fat and carbohydrates every time. When you perform an…

Testosterone

Did you know that your testosterone levels drop 1-2 % every year starting in your late 20’s? Testosterone is is one of the most important factors when it comes to…

Women and Resistance Training

For all the women that are not doing resistance training…you are undercutting yourself from getting maximum results! Many women, when it comes to resistance training claim “I don’t do it…