Different foods affect the body in different ways and sugar is uniquely fattening. Sugar (sucrose) and high fructose corn syrup contain two molecules: glucose and fructose. Glucose is vital to life and is an integral part of our metabolism. Our bodies produce it and we have a constant reservoir of it in the bloodstream. Every […]
Should Women Take BCAAs: Whether you should take a particular supplement always depends on your fitness goals. The biggest fear for most women taking supplements is that they’ll make you look bulky and too muscular. You don’t have to worry about that in this case. BCAA supplements aren’t testosterone. Whether women should take them always […]
One of the most talked about subjects in the fitness industry is this: Cardio and fat loss. Here’s what your clients (and yes, even us trainers too) want to know: Is cardio really necessary for fat loss? Which type of cardio will optimize fat loss? LISS (low intensity steady state cardio) or HIIT (high intensity interval […]
The best full-body workout programs will use mostly compound exercises because they work many muscles at once and give the most “bang for the buck.” A total-body workout routine will save you time, and deliver head-to-toe results. Today we will start with a dynamic warm-up with Ski-jumps. lunging forward and hopping to the other leg […]
“Unlocking Muscle Growth with Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs): The Key Role of Protein’s Building Blocks Why is it that most gym-goers aiming to build muscle often overlook the critical role of branch chain amino acids (BCAAs) and protein in their fitness journey? These amino acids, despite being a familiar term listed on protein powders, […]
You may have the impression that working with a personal trainer at a gym involves lots of weight lifting or sitting on some machine and listening to the trainer count your reps. That’s awful if you think that’s personal training, think again. Gyms are small businesses they exist to make a profit. Getting you in […]
