Fitness and Nutrition News in South Jersey area

Personal Trainer Quick Tip Importance of Post-Workout Nutrient Timing! Last week we discussed the importance of what to consume post workout. The results showed a high glycemic carbohydrate, like sugar, and whey protein combined in a shake spiked insulin and increased protein synthesis, best.  But when should you have the drink? The timing is just…

Personal Trainer Quick Tip: Is a Gluten Free Diet Best For Weight Loss? Although many people have been losing weight on gluten free diets, is it really because of the gluten? Most likely not. People rave about how gluten is bad for you, but do they actually know what it is? Gluten is a protein…

Personal Trainer Quick Tip Are Carbohydrates Equally as Important as Protein? Yes! Especially post workout. Consuming high glycemic carbohydrates, like sugar, in combination with protein immediately after exercise can greatly enhance the proteins effectiveness. A study has shown that the combination of a protein/carbohydrate drink post workout was 38% more effective in stimulating protein synthesis…

6 Tips for Improving Insulin Sensitivity and Increasing Fat Loss If insulin sensitivity is of concern, it’s not hard to get it tested, just ask a doctor for a fasting plasma glucose test.  Maximizing insulin sensitivity should be a priority for anyone interested in improving their health and minimizing their diabetes risk.  Here are 6 tips…

What is Insulin and How does it Affect Blood Sugar and Fat Loss? Importance of Hormones in personal training It seems everyone concentrates on the role diet and exercise play in our health and wellbeing, but forget the importance of hormones in the team effort.  In this article I’m going to be discussing the hormone…

Personal Trainer Quick Tip Should You Be Eating the Seeds of Grapes? The answer is yes! You could be missing a lot of the nutrients found in grapes if you are spitting out the seeds. The seeds contain many nutrients that boast great health benefits. Grape Seed Nutrients Include: Vitamin E, flavonoids, linoleic acid, and…

Top 5 Reasons to Start Using Battle Ropes Today! Battle ropes are a hot topic these days in the training and personal training field. It’s not a fad, battle ropes are a very effective way of training. Here are the top 5 reasons you should consider adding battle ropes to your workout regimen. Personal Trainer…

Almost everyone would like to lose some weight, but is it the number on the scale you want to lose or body fat? How do you know if you’re actually losing body fat? Cherry Hill Personal Trainer Tip #1 You’re consistently losing a pound or two a week – It’s physically impossible to lose or…

5 Small Changes You Can Make to Lead a Healthier Lifestyle Have you ever sat and thought–I can’t lose weight or get fit or change my life because it’s too hard or takes too much time? We’ve all had those thoughts, but did you know, small changes do make a difference! Small changes slowly add…

The Common Cold: What is it, How to Avoid it, and Where Exercise Fits In Explaining the Common Cold and how it is Transmitted The common cold is the most frequent illness you will have during your lifetime.  More than 200 different viruses cause colds.  Rhinoviruses and coronaviruses are to blame 25 to 60 percent…

Top 10 Reasons You Should Start Drinking More Water Today! We have all been told at some time or another to consume more water. It’s good for you they say, but what does that exactly mean? We’re going to dive deeper into what really makes water so beneficial  Personal Trainer Reason #1: Body Composition Your…

Maintaining Healthy Eating on a Budget Healthy eating, on a budget, is possible. It just takes a game plan and a bit of creativity.  In this article, we’re going to discuss some tips on how to keep your meals healthy, nutritious and budget friendly. Budget Friendly Tip #1: Go in with a plan When food…