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What are Processed Foods and Why Should You Avoid Them?
Whether you follow a specific diet, or just try to eat as healthy as possible, it’s likely one of your main goals is to consume fresh foods as opposed to those that are processed. Food that has been changed from its original form before you consume it is considered to...
Train Smarter, Not Harder – Strength Training Muscles to Fatigue
Are you someone who simply doesn’t have the time or will to spend hours in the gym? Guess what? You are not alone, and you don’t have to! The amount of work you put in is not equal to the amount of time you’re in the gym. The trick is learning how to strength train...
What Are Carbs?
What Carbs Are and Why You Should Control Them If you’ve been trying to focus on your health and fitness, it’s likely you’ve heard of carbs and how they’re evil. But do you know exactly what “carbs” are and what they do to and for your body? Carbs or carbohydrates are...
Preventing Sarcopenia (muscle loss as we age) Through Strength Training
One thing that many gym-goers and fitness fiends seem to worry about the most is that their muscles may get too bulky. However, what many people should be worrying about is the exact opposite-- losing muscle mass as they age. Studies have shown that adults who don’t...
Why Reading Food Labels Is Important
Fitness starts with nutrition. Many people think getting healthy begins in the gym, however, you can’t outwork a poor diet. If fat loss is your goal, 80 to 90% of the solution is nutrition! Figuring out how to read food labels is the first step in changing the way you...
Pregnancy and the Benefits of Strength Training
If you’re already active, the second you find out you’re expecting you might start researching guidelines for exercise during pregnancy. Thankfully, your fitness routine can continue with a few modifications throughout the duration of your pregnancy. In fact, things...