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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Is it for breakfast, to start your day strong? Or should you have one an hour before you workout? Maybe it should be your post-workout meal? To give the best answer to this question, it is better to first briefly talk about a more important topic – the nutrition of[…]
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While it is becoming easier to get protein as a vegan, there is still a lot of misinformation that can cause confusion and will result in poor nutrition. Nuts, grains, and legumes are touted as protein sources but often times you must eat a really large amount of each to[…]
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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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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? 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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Corporate wellness programs are no longer a buzzword. Successful managers, regardless of their industry, must find the balance between pushing employees to meet the company’s goals without micromanaging or otherwise alienating them. This is often easier said than done. The question then comes down to what can be controlled with[…]
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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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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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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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