The Takeaway: Although there are many reasons why people hire personal trainers, every trainer should help you reach your health and fitness goals. I often think about why people come to me for personal training. So many times, trainers commence with programs without even considering the true reason why individuals sought their help in the …
The WRONG Sports Drink – Is It In You?
The Takeaway: Many sports drinks claim to enhance performance and recovery, but by knowing what your body needs, you can determine whether these drinks are worth the time and money. Nowadays, sports drinks are advertised to just about anyone who might possibly ever become dehydrated, active or not. Highly specialized beverages like Gatorade’s G series drinks …
How to Combat Stress
This guest post is by Ryan Rivera, founder of calmclinic.com. Maintaining your fitness is a crucial part of living a healthy life. Exercise affects every process in your body, from your heart and muscles to your hormones and organs – and the more you maintain your general fitness level, the greater your likelihood of living …
You…The Olympic Athlete
The Summer Olympic Games are in full swing now and I’ve been trying to catch as much of it as I can (I even watched archery). It’s amazing to watch elite athletes, peak performances, and healthy rivalries on the world stage. As I watch all of the excitement, I can’t help but compare the athletes …
Nutrition Tips for Increased Energy and Brain Function
While most people are far from being world-class competitors, each of us has an area of life where we would like to perform our best. These common areas of performance include work, the gym, social settings or life at home where days of low energy or lack of focus can drive the average person to …
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