Mixology 101: Combining Protein Powder with Hot Liquids
Personal trainers widely accept that in order to build muscle, one must consume a significant amount of lean protein. We frequently share such advice with [...]
Inner Fitness: How Altruism Keeps Us Healthy
A healthy diet, exercise, and screening for disease will always remain the cornerstones for lifelong health. Yet many experts --- including, apparently, the well-respected late [...]
Pain Relief Options for DOMS
Pain can exert a powerful effect on the human body, from limiting one’s engagement in/enjoyment of physical activities to leaving one frustrated, depressed, and anxious. [...]
The Link Between Plant-Sourced Proteins and Blood Pressure
Amino acids may form the foundation of all proteins; however, only a select few hold the potential to lower blood pressure. Read on to learn [...]
The Importance of Hip Stability in Runners
Training a runner? Here is why hip stability should be a primary focus of your training! Did you know it is estimated that the average [...]
Balancing the Omega Fatty Acid Ratio in the Standard American Diet
Most health and fitness professionals are wise to the notion that more Omega-3 fatty acids in the diet is a good thing for controlling inflammation [...]
The Importance of Grip and Forearm Strength
Exercises like pull-ups, rows, kettlebell swings, and bicep curls all involve a certain amount of forearm strength. Rock climbing, one of the fastest-growing sports in [...]
What is Cellulite and Why Do Women Get it?
As a woman and a fitness professional, I have both "suffered" with and fielded countless questions about cellulite. If you as a personal trainer serve [...]
Vitamin B12 Balancing: The Hazards of Insufficiency and Excess
As personal trainers we occasionally dispense post-workout advice to curious clients; no doubt a significant majority of us suggest some brand or other of a [...]
Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics: The Symbiosis of Genetics, Nutrition, and Fitness
As science draws ever closer to the reality of personalized nutrition for optimal performance, nutrigenomics --- the study of the interplay between nutrition/bioactive food compounds [...]