Exercise Update

Anyone who has worked out before or participated in a sport knows that its important to spend some time warming up their bodies before they begin. However, many people are unaware of the exact reasons why it is important to do so. After all, doesn’t it sound logical that if you dive straight into your [...]

Once the hot summers arrive, many people immediately move their workouts indoors but you can continue to exercise outside as long as you practice some common sense to avoid the heat.

With summer on the way it’s time to once again enjoy some sweet tasting strawberries, but did you know that there’s a lot more to this amazing fruit than just good taste. As delicious as they are, their role in nourishing the human body is no small feat, and they are a recommended part of [...]

“How can I gain muscle and lose fat at the same time?” That’s right up there with “How do I get six pack abs” as one of the most frequently asked fitness questions of all time. The problem is, when you ask it, you get all kinds of conflicting answers – even from experts who [...]

Look, we all do what we LIKE to do, but only the most successful among us find a way to also do what we NEED to do. If you think you’re in the latter category, listen up. I’ve got a quiver full of fun, challenging, cardio workouts that help you lose fat without losing strength or muscle.

If it were easy everyone would be walking around with a lean, sexy body. But hey, it’s not in this world we live in today. Believe me, I understand all too well that there’s temptation around every corner. Everywhere you look [...]

The phrase “coconut water” usually evokes exotic pictures of coconut trees waving in the wind along long stretches of white sand on a beach. If you have vacationed in tropical destinations like the Pacific Islands, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, Seychelles, or even Florida, you must have tasted this refreshing liquid, and I’d bet you [...]

Do you sometimes feel that your gym workout is getting dull, repetitive, and boring? Maybe you have been on the same routine and you feel that your progress is starting to stagnate. It’s not a bad idea to change your gym workout routine every 4 to 8 weeks. Even small changes like the ones listed [...]

Most of us do not get enough fiber in our diets. The daily recommended intake for males (age 14-50) is 38 grams and females (age 19-50) should have 25 grams. The linked USDA report shows that because of processing, fiber in certain foods such as vegetables, nuts, legumes, and soy have decreased since 2005. The [...]

As you’ve probably heard before, your post-workout meal may very well be your most important meal of the day. The reason is that when you’re finished with an intense workout, you’re entering a catabolic state where your muscle glycogen is depleted and increased cortisol levels are beginning to excessively break down muscle tissue. These conditions [...]