In the industry, we call “Before and Afters” simply “B&As,” and they’re without a doubt the most effective advertising device marketers have at their disposal when it comes to supplements or training programs. Think about it; what better way to show what happens to you when you swallow Product X than to show photos of what happened when Joe Average took it? But B&As aren’t just used to hock supplements—they’re…
Read MoreMany women, including ones in their 40s, 50s and even older, still believe that lifting weights for fitness will bulk them up. I’m a certified personal trainer. If it were that easy, then all those young men who clang heavy dumbbells, who guzzle buckets of protein shakes every day, would have biceps the size of melons. Women have far less testosterone, the “male hormone,” than men. It is this hormone…
Read MoreWhy Carbohydrates Matter to You…In the past five years the reputation of carbohydrates has swung wildly. Carbs have been touted as the feared food in fad diets. And some carbs have also been promoted as a healthful nutrient associated with lower risk of chronic disease. So which is it? Are carbs good or bad? The short answer is that they are both. Fortunately, it’s easy separate the good from the…
Read MoreWhat Burns More Calories: Cardio, Intervals, or Weight Training? Let’s say you want to lose weight, and you want to do so in the fastest way possible. Is it hours on the treadmill? Sprints up a hill? Could it possibly be squats and bench presses? I’m going to guess that you have assumptions on what might be best for you. In today’s royal rumble, I’m going to break down the…
Read MoreWhat fiber type are you…Are you a better sprinter or distance runner? Many people believe that having more fast and slow twitch muscle fibers may determine what sports athletes excel at and how they respond to training. Skeletal muscle is made up of bundles of individual muscle fibers called myocytes. Each myocyte contains many myofibrils, which are strands of proteins (actin and myosin) that can grab on to each other…
Read MoreValuable information that many fitness clubs don’t want you to know!!! Joining a Gym or Fitness Club Are you thinking of joining a gym, fitness or diet club, or taking dance lessons or tae kwon do classes? Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 (CPA), membership contracts with these kinds of businesses are called “personal development services agreements.” The CPA offers protection for consumers who sign personal development services agreements costing…
Read MoreWeight Loss vs. Fat Loss: Are You Sure You’re Losing Fat? Weight loss is one of the hottest topics ever. Everyone seems to be trying to lose weight nowadays. But what’s the difference between weight loss & fat loss? People seem to use both terms interchangeably. After reading this post you’ll understand the difference between weight loss & fat loss, but also which one you should aim for and how….
Read MoreThe benefits of vitamin D…Vitamin D is a steroid vitamin, a group of fat-soluble prohormones, which encourages the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorous. People who are exposed to normal quantities of sunlight do not need vitamin D supplements because sunlight promotes sufficient vitamin D synthesis in the skin. Five forms of vitamin D have been discovered, vitamin D1, D2, D3, D4, D5. The two forms that seem to…
Read MoreBenefits Of Dandelion root…Most people look at dandelions and see a weed they must eradicate from their lawns. Historically, though, the plant has been embraced by Native Americans as a means of treating a variety of medical conditions, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Through the years, its use has persisted. Today, capsules containing dandelion root are purported to treat and prevent a number of conditions. Medical research…
Read MoreThe benefits of Cauliflower…Cauliflower is a white, flowering, cruciferous vegetable (other cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, cabbage, and bok choy). Vegetables in this family have been found to have a multitude of medicinal benefits. Here are 8 health benefits of cauliflower that may make you want to include it in your diet on a regular basis. Cancer Prevention A diet high in cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower…
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