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5 Tips to Increase Lean Body Mass
As the weather turns warmer, there is an increased focus on getting back in shape. A key component of this and of fitness in general is increasing lean...
Where the Paleo Diet Falls Short
Has the Paleo diet missed its target? According to Dr. Robert Portman and Dr. John Ivy, sports nutrition experts and authors of the book, Hardwired for Fitness, the Paleo diet [...]
How to Eat Healthy and Lose Weight with Lifestyle Changes
Many people in this day and age are looking for quick-fixes to life's annoying problems, including those extra pounds. Whether it's finances,...
Cortisol: The Hormone Inhibiting Your Workout Gains
Never-ending practices, heavy weightlifting and intense conditioning—training to become the best is no joke. However, the athletes you compete against are not your only opponents. Cortisol, a steroid hormone released [...]
Maximize Your Cardio Training With Intervals
Ever feel like the hours you spend on the treadmill don't yield the results you're looking for? Your muscles look flatter, you still have fat in troublesome areas, and you [...]
3 Ways to Trim Hip Fat
As a personal fitness trainer and nutritionist, I am asked many questions about how to get in shape. However, no question is asked more frequently than, "How do I lose [...]
How Protein and Carbs Work Together to Build Muscle
Hormones play a major role in muscle breakdown and their subsequent rebuilding. Different food groups serve to regulate these hormones, and proper timing of fuel intake can help you fine [...]
How to Increase Overall Strength
The key to gaining strength is performing exercises with resistance. These can be bodyweight exercises—such as Push-Ups or Pull-Ups—or exercises performed with weights—such as Bicep Curls, Med Ball Tosses or [...]
Can a Mouthpiece Improve Performance?
Mouthpieces have two primary purposes—to protect your teeth and prevent concussions. That's why virtually every contact sport program has a mandatory mouthpiece policy. In addition to these two critical benefits, [...]