Pre-Workout Warm Up: Static or Dynamic?

Pre-Workout Warm Up: Static or Dynamic?

It is very important to have a proper warm-up routine to ensure the body is prepared for the demands about to be placed in on during an activity or sport.  The body is more capable of performing at a higher level when the muscles are warm and more flexible decreasing the possibility of injury durin

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ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTEIN

ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTEIN

  There are many misconceptions floating around regarding the importance of protein and many people are not aware of foods that are high in protein or how much they should be eating per day for their body type.   This is a topic that could be discussed in great detail on a specific person by p

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The Truth about Turning Fat into Muscle-Is It Possible??

The Truth about Turning Fat into Muscle-Is It Possible??

If I stop working out will all my muscle turn into fat? How do I turn my fat into muscle?  These are just a few of the questions I get on a regular basis from clients looking to build muscle, decrease body fat, and/or loose weight.  An end needs to be put to this myth right now, due to the single

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I’m at the gym all the time doing cardio, but am not seeing many results…why?

This is a question I get a lot from clients and others in the gym and is a very common mistake made when people are trying to lose weight.  Many people who set out on a new weight loss/fitness regimen think that doing long cardiovascular workouts will result in loss of pounds and a better body.  T

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What is a Calorie?

What is a Calorie?

Most people have heard the word calorie before, but very few actually know exactly what a calorie is.  In the health and nutrition world a calorie is the potential energy in food and the amount of energy the body uses, according to the American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food and Nutrition G

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Why Should I Hire a Personal Trainer?

Many people have the desire to become more fit than they currently are; however, the main thing they are lacking is motivation and commitment. Working with a qualified personal trainer provides you with motivation and support to accomplish your personal fitness goals as well as the guidance and kno

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Why CORE Conditioning?

CORE ('Kor): "the central, innermost, or most essential part of anything" www.dictionary.com The CORE is the foundation of the body and essential to optimal sports performance and injury prevention. We take this statement into everyday life with CORE Conditioning because following a regular fitness

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