Go Nuts for Almonds! Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, M.S., NSCF-CPT, NSCA-CSCS Almonds have long been considered a healthy food choice. Previous research has shown almonds to be significant in weight loss, appetite control, and managing blood pressure. But recent research has found that it can aid in lowering LDL, “Bad” cholesterol, and raising HDL, “Good” …
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The Dangers of Using Plastic Containers
The Dangers of Using Plastic Containers Contributed by: Carol Kline What’s wrong with using plastic containers? They’re inexpensive, convenient, and virtually unbreakable. However, plastic containers, plastic wrap, etc. are made using different chemicals. The chemicals are transferred into your stored food, making it dangerous to your health, especially when heated. As this plastic is exposed …
How to “Back To School” the Healthy Way
How to “Back To School” the Healthy Way Contributed by: Michael Devon, B.A., NASM-CPT Back to school can be a trying time for any parent juggling their work schedule with their kid’s school schedule, after school care, and sports practice. Luckily, there is still a way to carry on a healthy lifestyle. First, you will …
When the Leaves Drop, It’s Time to Drop Weight- Use Fall to Get in Your Best Shape
When the Leaves Drop, It’s Time to Drop Weight- Use Fall to Get in Your Best Shape Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, B.A., NCSF-CPT September is the new “New Year” as far as weight loss potential. Think about it, your weight loss might have slowed, or even stopped, over the summer with the season’s social expectations— …
Burn Fat… FAST?
Burn Fat… FAST? Contributed by: Bethany Reynolds, AFAA-CPT, CI-GEL Burning fat does not happen fast, it is a slow and steady race and you have to be patient and work for it each and everyday. Advertisers tell us that we can become slim quick, that we can blast the belly, achieve a trim physique quickly, …
Rest to Digest: How Stress Wrecks Your Digestive System
Contributed by: Kimberly Black, 200 YT Rest to Digest: How Stress Wrecks Your Digestive System We’ve all experienced those familiar “gut” feelings before, like butterflies in the pit of your stomach when you are nervous or excited. This is your bodies natural reaction to stress and it triggers the bodies physiological fight-or-flight response when facing …
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Natural Baking Soda Home Remedies
Natural Baking Soda Home Remedies Contributed by: Carol Kline Did you know that there are numerous benefits to using baking soda? Baking soda is a must have ingredient for natural homemade remedies, it’s also inexpensive and readily available at the grocery store. Here are just a handful of uses that you may not have known …
You Want Your Gut: Here’s Why!
You Want Your Gut: Here’s Why! Contributed by Dustin Gonzalez, M.S., NASM-CPT Despite how widely available artificial sweeteners are and the overwhelming number of products they’re found in, the unintended consequences can be downright frightening and more likely to lead to a lack of success than the “sweet” benefits that savvy marketers may lead you …
How to Exercise Outdoors in the Summer and Not Die
How to Exercise Outdoors in the Summer and Not Die Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, M.S., NSCF-CPT, NSCA-CSCS Exercising outdoors during the hottest days of summer can be difficult and dangerous, but it can also be fun if your smart about your training. The excessive temperatures and high humidity can lead to heat exhaustion and heat …
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It’s Not About Having Time, It’s About Making Time
It’s Not About Having Time, It’s About Making Time Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT We could all use a few extra hours in the day, imagine what else you could accomplish in your day if you had an extra hour to do it! However this isn’t the case, we have the same amount of time …
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