WHAT ARE MACROS ANYWAY?
If you’re interested in improving your body composition, then you’ve probably heard about the importance of tracking your macros. But what are macros, and why are they so essential for achieving your fitness goals? In this article, we’ll break it down for you. First off, “macros” is short for macronutrients, which are the three primary […]
DON’T BE AN APRIL FOOL-DEBUNKING THESE FITNESS MYTHS
It’s April 1st, and no this isn’t a prank. Instead, I thought I would try to help you avoid being the victim of these foolish fitness myths that are still circulating within the fitness industry. I don’t want you to be the fool that believes these myths or, worse let them dictate your behavior. Take […]
MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF EXERCISE
If you’ve been following us for a while, you’re used to hearing us talk about the most commonly known benefits associated with exercise: Weight loss More strength Muscle gain Higher energy level Improved movement Decrease in aches and pains Better blood pressure/cholesterol numbers In addition, there is strong evidence to suggest that being physically fit […]
GET UP, STAND UP
GET UP, STAND UP You may have heard, “Sitting is the new smoking”. I’m not ready to say sitting for most of the day is just as bad as filling your lungs with smoke, but here are some of the problems that may be associated with prolonged sitting. Movement impairment because of: A loss of […]
STOPPING MUSCLE LOSS AND BUILDING IT BACK
Do you have any of these signs of muscle loss? You feel weak and have little energy to get through the day. Your body has lost its shape, and you feel more saggy and flabby. You don’t have the strength to do the things you once did easily. You are noticing weight gain in areas […]
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Throwback Thursday is a popular topic on social media.
We look back to the “old days” when things were usually quite different, not necessarily better or worse, but just different. Maybe you had more fun, more free time, or more energy.
FUNCTION BETTER AS YOU AGE!
Our book, The Active Life, is about functional aging. In case you were wondering what that means, here is a brief synopsis: Functional Aging is the concept of improving one’s ability to perform, a/k/a function, properly at any given task despite advancing years. While chronological aging tells us how many years we have been alive, […]
Sleep and Weight Loss
The Siblings Who Refused to Go to Bed: Leptin and Ghrelinby Kim Musikant Leptin and Ghrelin are hormones. These cute little guys are from the neuroendocrine system.The neuroendocrine system is the system in our bodies responsible for controlling our appetites! That is worth repeating. The neuroendocrine system is responsible for managing our appetites. (Ever notice […]
NINE QUICK TIPS TO GET HEALTHIER
Drink water as soon as you wake up. Doing so is vital since you have gone without it for at least 5 hours (depending on your last drink before bed and how long you sleep). It’s a great way to purify your internal system; it fires up your metabolism, helps your body flush out toxins, gives your brain fuel, and may even help you eat less.
THE MYTH OF SPOT REDUCTION
“How do I lose fat from this area here?”That’s a very common question I’ve heard over the years.The truth is that we can only influence whether or not we lose fat, but we can’t determine the sites we lose it from.The spot reduction myth refers to the belief that targeted exercises or techniques can reduce […]