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…

Fish Oil

Besides a multi vitamin, what is the most important vitamin to take? FISH OIL Did you know that according to the journal “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” fish-oil supplementation will reduce your…

Cardio

A light touch today for those of you who believe that cardio is your solution to getting into shape. First, did you know that when performing cardio you build little…

Stress

Let’s talk a little about stress. Did you know that stress makes you gain body fat? When you stress, your body releases a chemical known as cortisol. Cortisol is a…

Post Workout Nutrition

There’s a lot of talk you hear nowadays about your optimal “post workout” meal or shake. The truth is that the majority of the supplement companies apply their marketing schemes…

Post Workout Nutrition2

Post workout meals can also be broken down to be a little more specific. After our resistance training workout we want to start rebuilding and replenishing those broken down muscles.…

Late Night Carbs

If you are reading this post this late at night, and you have any carbohydrates in your mouth, guess where they’re going to be stored now? Late Night Carbohydrate Consumption…

Exercise for Best Results

Today, we had someone ask a very common question, “What are the best exercises to do to get the fastest results?” (And hopefully he’s also reading this) This is a…

Physical Deconditioning

Do you find yourself tired, out of breath, or feeling heavy? These are all signs of physical deconditioning. When you go for weeks without using your muscles in an active…

Make sure you train your core!

Yes, you want to build an even looking body; however, ALL OF YOUR STRENGTH COMES FROM YOUR CORE. Let’s take a look at a situation where you are going to…

For anyone you know that is pregnant…

Did you know that women that are pregnant can still exercise up until a few weeks before giving birth? Yes, safety is crucial to maintain during this time. However, those…

What is overdoing?

A lot of people, when making the decision to start exercising, program their mind to do more than they are able to. Average person’s reason for not exercising is that…

Time

Time seems to be a huge factor as to why people do not exercise. With work and family, which may consume much of our time, we have little time to…

Avocados

Do you remember that saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”? Studies nowadays show that avocados, are the healthiest fruit. Here’s why: Many of you know some of…

Peripheral Heart Action Training

This is a type of training that may very well burn the most amount of body fat. Here’s why: When you work muscles that are on opposite sides of the…

Exercise and heart attacks…

Here’s how it works. Your arteries act like a funnel for your blood. All day, blood is rushing through them. From years and years of eating junk food and not…