Fitness

Lessons Learned in the Gym

You might be expecting me to tell you the lessons I’ve learned in the gym are that I know how much weight I can squat or bench press. Or that I like free weights more than machines. Or that I prefer high intensity interval training over steady cardio. Or that[…]

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Rows of dumbbells in the Catalyst 4 Fitness gym

The New Corporate Wellness

There is a new corporate wellness expectation that has in part come about as a result of covid-19, and it affects our health and as well as our behaviors. A Brief History of Workplace Wellness 1760 – the Industrial Revolution began and employers were not bound by laws governing the[…]

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Press Release – Catalyst Bar Launches

Cincinnati, Ohio— January 31, 2022 — Sharon Chamberlin, owner of Cincinnati-based Catalyst 4 Fitness, has launched a new line of meal replacement bars called the Catalyst Bar. Chamberlin’s work as a certified personal fitness trainer and nutrition coach led to the creation of the bar. “I realized there is a[…]

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Are Protein Bars Good Meal Replacements?

Are protein bars good meal replacements?   No. Are energy bars good meal replacements? No. [Spoiler Alert: This is exactly why I created the Catalyst Meal Replacement Bar!]  Most of the bars on the market – even those that are popular, have brand recognition, endorsed by celebrities, or sponsored by[…]

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Catalyst Bar - Meal Replacement Bar

How Much Is A Personal Trainer?

You have tried every diet and exercise video, some twice or more, and you still aren’t happy with your body. You are overweight and feel awful. You are wondering how much is a personal trainer. The answer to this seemingly straight forward question isn’t clear cut. Instead, it’s similar to[…]

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Should I Hire A Personal Trainer?

Finding the answer may seem daunting but it shouldn’t. The question “Should I hire a personal trainer?” is easy to answer. You want to get in shape. You want to lose weight. You want to tone up. So you start looking at options. Apps & Videos On one end of[…]

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comparison of in-person personal trainers and fitness apps

How to Read the NEW Nutrition Label

Wow! After nearly 20 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated the nutrition labels on packaged food and drinks. This is everything you need to know so you can read the new nutrition labels, understand the changes, and use them to make informed decisions about your health. Learn[…]

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old and newly revised nutrition labels