It can be really frustrating. We exercise regulary, follow a healthy diet… but the scale just refuses to budge. According to fitness, diet and nutrition expert Thomas DeLauer there could be another reason why you’re not losing weight however hard you’re trying… You’re body isn’t absorbing nutrients! The main culprits are all the processed, genetically … Read more
After a workout your body needs to refuel. It needs carbs to replenish its energy resources and protein to repair the minuscule tears that any workout causes in your muscle fibers. Protein balls are a great and simple post workout snack that provide your body with all the nutrients it needs to recover. Of course, … Read more
If you’ve been spending hours at the gym every week, working your butt off trying to lose the flab and get that ‘lean and toned physique’… this may come as a bit of a shock. There’s a good chance you are spending way more time working out than you really need to in order to … Read more
Can too much exercise actually make you fat? According to some experts… it certainly can. Scientists are increasingly recognizing that exercise alone often doesn’t help you lose weight. Even worse, there’s evidence that it could even be making you fatter. You’ve probably heard it time and time again. It’s all about calories. If you burn … Read more
Way to go! You just finished your workout. You’re feeling really pleased with yourself… and rightfully so! After all, we all know how easy it is to find excuses to skip workouts. However, there’s one important thing you might be forgetting to do that is greatly diminishing the results from all the hard work you … Read more
The 20 Minute Body is the home workout program created by fitness and nutrition expert Brett Hoebel, trainer to the stars but perhaps best known for his appearance as trainer on The Biggest Loser season 11. Is it just another fitness fad or does this program actually do what its creator promises? Learn everything you … Read more
Why is it that you see some people limping around all hunched over in their fifties while others are still in great shape even past the age of 70? Take Hollywood action movie stars like Sylvester Stallone or Arnold Schwarzenegger for instance. They’re both in their 70’s but they are stronger and fitter than most … Read more
The basic push up is one of the most common exercises. Anyone who has ever done any kind of body weight workout has probably done push ups. However, most people aren’t doing them correctly. Want to learn how to get the most out of this amazing exercise? Or maybe you have yet to accomplish your … Read more
Many people work out regularly. However, they aren’t always reaping the maximum benefits from these workouts. Are you putting time and effort into regular exercise but not seeing the results you were hoping for? Here are four things you can do to make your workouts more effective. Warm up We all know we should be … Read more
Tired of putting a lot of effort into your nutrition and workouts without seeing any lasting results? Here are some actionable tips that will help you turn your frustration into motivation and help you reach your fitness goals. Eat real foods Ask any personal trainer what the backbone is to a healthy lifestyle and they’ll … Read more