Obesity is a prevalent reality within the American culture. An L.A. Times article from 2016 provided stats that as many as 38% of adults and 17% of kids are considered obese. We all know obesity is a problem, but are we slowly forgetting that. THE NEW NORM? Whether it be positive to … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2017
Egg Facts – Get Eggicated on Your Purchase
In the fitness world, there are several protein mainstays from chicken breast, to Greek yogurt, to whey, and the king of protein, the egg. Back in the day egg whites were sought after for a low-fat boost of pure protein. Now though we know the whole egg has a variety of health benefits. In reality … [Read more...]
How to Choose Your Supplements – The Buyers Manual
This is an accompaniment to my previous article about Supplementing your eating with vitamins. We have already concluded that for an array of good reasons it is important to take a multivitamin daily. Now we will go further and narrow down how to choose your supplements to optimize your … [Read more...]
Why Supplement Your Diet – Vitamins and Minerals Could Transform Your Life
There are several great debates within the fitness world. Lifting vs. cardio. Machines vs. free weights, and let’s not forget supplements vs. food. The big question being "Why supplement your diet?" For years fitness authorities and medical authorities have gone back and forth about the latter. … [Read more...]
Drop Set Circuit Workout – Kick Your Fitness Into High Gear
One of the biggest goals of any workout plan is to drop fat. What better way to do that then to drop set your workout. Alright, that’s not drop in the sense of forgoing but rather in drop sets. More specifically here drop circuits. The following workout is to be done as a circuit. Do as many … [Read more...]
Fight Aging With Exercise: Could This New Science Extend Your Life
Juan Ponce de Leon is often associated with the popular legend of being the explorer who searched for the fountain of youth to reverse aging. Time is aging is probably one of the biggest influences in our lives. However, what few realize is that age is diverse. There are two ways people grow old. … [Read more...]
Ways to Get Fit Without a Gym Membership – Gym Free Workouts
Usually, when people think fitness, the gym comes to mind. The gym supplies you with everything you think you need to get in shape and stay fit. However, the gym is not always a reality, there can be a variety of reasons you can’t get to the gym from time, to convenience, to cost. Here's a shocker, … [Read more...]