When you think of foods to help build muscle, it’s safe to say protein gets all of the attention. Carbs and fat are mainly used for endurance exercise and have their health benefits touted, but protein is the star macro for muscle building. But though we’re not suggesting you step away from the protein shakes […]
24 January, 2023
Strength training is for everyone, including you! With the variety of strength exercises available, it can be challenging to understand which exercises will facilitate your fitness journey and which may stifle you. Do you know the difference between isometric and isotonic exercises? And how they can help you on your fitness and health journey? Isometric […]
24 January, 2023
Mornings are an ideal time for many people to exercise. You can start your day knowing you have ticked off one of your goals for the day and reap benefits throughout the day. Even after you exercise, your body continues to burn more calories for some time after. It’s a win-win. Except that you’re exercising on […]
23 January, 2023
Exercise is good for you. It’s one of the activities that has almost no downsides, as long as you don’t get injured or overdo it. Which begs the question: how much exercise should I do? How much is too much? And how much is too much or too little? The short answer is: it depends. […]
22 January, 2023
A new diet fad arises each year. The trend of cutting out fat or limiting carbs comes and goes. Sometimes people stop eating fat entirely. But there’s a reason why national dietary guidance doesn’t encourage you to eliminate entire food groups. There are good reasons why you should eat all food groups and not eliminate […]
21 January, 2023
The idea of intuitive eating was first introduced in the book “Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works” by Evelyn Tribole, a registered dietitian, and Elyse Resch, a registered dietitian and clinical nutritionist. The book was first published in 1995 and has since become a best-seller. Tribole and Resch developed the concept of intuitive eating […]
20 January, 2023
Exercising, lifting weights, and eating a protein rich diet are all well known methods to build muscle. Did you know that there are two processes that occur on a cellular level in our bodies that allow us to reach these goals? Those are muscle protein synthesis, and muscle protein breakdown. Sounds technical, but it’s not […]
19 January, 2023
Most diets and lifestyle changes are geared towards weight loss, but there are many people that have a hard time gaining weight. While a diet full of ice cream, pizza, and hamburgers may sound like a quick way to gain some weight, it isn’t that simple. A healthy weight gain meal plan is a better […]
18 January, 2023
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