Personal trainer tips

Zinc: Essential in creation of enzymes and hormones, synthesis of protein, control of cholesterol, prevention of arterial-sclerosis, cure of cuts, and an ingredient of insulin. Deficiencies: Can cause problems with reproductive functions, irregular development of taste organs, growth of the prostate gland, and cancer. Zinc Rich Foods: Oysters, beef, lamb, spinach, cashews, pumpkin and squash…

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…

Minerals, unlike protein, carbohydrates, fats and vitamins, cannot be produced by the body. That’s why it’s essential to consume them through your diet. Today we will be looking at the benefits of sodium and magnesium. Sodium Sodium promotes metabolism, nerve control, and regulates physiological function. Sodium deficiencies can cause muscle mass loss, drops in adrenal gland…

Top 5 Ways to Overcome Your Training Plateaus! Hitting a fitness plateau is a common phenomenon. Your strength increases, muscle gains and/or fat loss come to a screeching halt. Why does this happen? How can you get back to achieving fitness results? Why Do Training Plateaus Occur? Unfortunately, overwhelming results will begin to taper off.…

Many people neglect the importance of proper mineral intake. Each mineral is essential and has a specific function in the body. Today we will discuss calcium and phosphorus. Calcium Essential for bone and tooth formation, protects nerve cells and prompts blood coagulation. Calcium deficiencies can cause defective bone growth, osteoporosis, and tooth decay. Calcium rich…

Always Getting Sick? Quercetin Could Be The Answer! Many people have heard of vitamin C and its immune boosting properties. But have you heard of quercetin? Quercetin is a type of antioxidant also known as flavonoids. It can be found in fruits, vegetables, and berries. Some of which include red apples, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, onions,…

Sports Performance Coach Shares 5 Ways to Sprint Faster The ability to move the body in synch is an extremely undervalued capability. Most people workout one muscle group at a time. They’re strong in single areas, but not when the body is required to move as a single unit. When they try to activate various…

There is no shortage of myths surrounding the topic of women and resistance training. In this article, I am going to debunk 5 of the most common myths and set the record straight, once and for all. Before we get started down our list of frightfully ?awed female resistance training misconceptions, let’s define resistance training.…

The quick answer is no! There are two forms of vitamin B-12, cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin. The difference you ask? Cyanocobalamin is less effective and potent form of vitamin B-12. In order for your body to absorb any benefits of the vitamin, it needs to convert it to methylcobalamine, during the process little is absorbed. With…

Personal Trainer Discusses Benefits of Training During Pregnancy Pregnancy is a time of dramatic changes in a woman’s life, not only physically, but emotionally as well. Many women, especially first time mothers, are in the realm of the “unknown” and do not know what to expect during their 9 months of pregnancy.  The idea of…

Haddonfield! Hiring a Personal Trainer: the good, the bad and the (sometimes) ugly Hiring a personal trainer is a fantastic idea, whether you are new to fitness or are looking to reach the next level in your fitness abilities and overall health.  Deciding to embark on a training program with a personal trainer is, however,…

Personal Trainer Explains How to Overcome Leptin Resistance and Improve Fat Loss! Continued from last week’s article Thankfully, not only can leptin resistance be prevented but it can be overcome as well! Leptin resistance is usually caused by a very poor diet consisting of a lot of sugar, products containing high fructose corn syrup, and…