It may come as a surprise that when calculating a maximum heart rate women are not the same as men. The Greek philosopher Heraclitus, as interpreted by Plato, held that the only thing constant is change. A current example of this in the health and fitness industry is how to[…]
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Easy meal planning sounds like a paradox but it isn’t. Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone else plan your meals, count your calories, track your macros, and create your grocery list? We think so too, and will do this for you. Swipe to accept the meal suggestion, or you[…]
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Is the best time to eat a protein bar at breakfast, to start your day strong? How long before you workout should you eat a protein bar? Or should it be your post-workout meal? How about as your last meal of the day? To give the best answer to this[…]
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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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Corporate wellness programs are no longer just 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[…]
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From weekend warriors to Ironman athletes, performance is directly tied to diet. Food is fuel if you want to train at the peak of your ability and recover quickly. Be intentional about what you eat, taking care to feed your body what it needs, not what will only temporarily satisfy[…]
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In today’s society, having a weight loss goal seems to be the norm instead of the exception. Whether it be 5 lbs. or 50 lbs., most people say they know what to do yet in reality they don’t because they are unable to maintain the changes they make. This is[…]
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Did you know that 80% of adults suffer from lower back pain? It can be caused by a strain, structural problems like a damaged vertebrae or sciatica, arthritis, osteoporosis, sleep disorders, a bad mattress, even bending or turning awkwardly. Once it happens, at best we are in a lot of[…]
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Traveling for work or pleasure doesn’t mean you have to lose ground on the progress you’ve made with your diet. An easy travel and diet meal is protein powder and almonds or oatmeal. The almonds and oatmeal can be measured out and placed in baggies. Put each serving in a[…]
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