Protein is an essential macronutrient that plays a vital role in building and repairing muscle tissue as well as supporting weight loss goals. One of the most popular and effective forms of protein for these purposes is whey. What is It and Its Benefits? Whey protein is a high-quality protein[…]
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Social media has provided an environment where anyone can post bad fitness tips. Their “best ever” piece of advice is likely going to result in you never reaching your goals, and potentially getting injured. It also has apparently become irrelevant if the source of this so-called “new and improved method” doesn’t[…]
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There is a seemingly endless number of fitness and nutrition myths that pervade the gym, media outlets, magazines, and the Internet. When these myths are accepted as true, they could lead to injury, muscle imbalance, malnutrition, and are a waste of your time, energy, and money. Some Nutrition Myths 1.[…]
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If you have sore muscles after your workout, then you crushed your workout, right? Well…maybe. There is soreness, fatigue, and pain. If you experience sudden severe pain while exercising you should stop immediately. An example is a muscle cramp. It is a sudden pain caused by an involuntary spasm that is[…]
Read More »Starting at an early age, our gym teachers and coaches told us to stretch. But there are different types of stretches, and choosing the right one is important. It is well known that flexibility is the range of motion within a joint and it is enhanced by stretching. For the[…]
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How many crunches a day does it take to give you a six pack? This is a popular question among gym-goers, and with good reason. If you’re looking to burn fat and get a flat stomach, you’ve probably been told to do crunches. However, truth be told, crunches are not the[…]
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Wearing the right sports bra while you exercise is important for your success. Let’s face it, if you are uncomfortable while you workout, or if your skin is rubbed to the point of becoming tender or chafed, you are less likely to exercise again. Lotioning up after-the-fact just doesn’t cut[…]
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Women who think they shouldn’t lift weights or don’t need to do so are fooling themselves. Strength training is an important component of improving one’s health, and it isn’t necessary to bench press twice your body weight or curl 50 pounds with each arm to reap its benefits. What is[…]
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Every gym has its own set of rules. These are likely listed in the contract you signed, and possibly posted on the walls throughout the facility and even in the restrooms. There are also unwritten rules. In some ways, the unwritten ones are more important as they are what your[…]
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As a personal trainer with a clientele of avid runners, I often find myself talking about the importance of choosing the right shoe in the pursuit of their goals. While there are many athletic shoe options available, picking the right types of running shoes is a necessity for runners of[…]
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