The Link Between Plant-Sourced Proteins and Blood Pressure
Amino acids may form the foundation of all proteins; however, only a select few hold the potential to lower blood pressure. Read on to learn how these particular building blocks pave the way towards lower hypertension and better overall health. As Always, Diet and Lifestyle Play Roles As medical research has demonstrated, hypertension – high […]
Rest: The Last Missing Piece In Your Total Workout Program
Rest, often the most overlooked component of any successful fitness endeavor, actually ranks highly in importance, regardless of one’s chosen sport. Dedicated athletes typically prefer to focus solely on workouts, nutrition, and hitting personal records; yet in the absence of adequate rest and recovery, progress can quickly flatten out. In this article, we will explore […]
Inner Fitness: How Altruism Keeps Us Healthy
A healthy diet, exercise, and screening for disease will always remain the cornerstones for lifelong health. Yet many experts — including, apparently, the well-respected late poet Ralph Waldo Emerson — feel that inner fitness must also make the list. Read on to discover the secrets of tapping into this enriching wellspring of potential positive energy […]
Mixology 101: Combining Protein Powder with Hot Liquids
In order for our personal training clients to build muscle, one must consume a significant amount of lean protein, often in the form of protein powder. Many debates exist regarding the best way to ingest the right types of protein. Whey protein, considered the ideal source of protein for consumption immediately post-workout, receives a lot […]
Zinc Can Add a Zing To Building Muscle
In the world of fitness, we can cover topics from A to Z, starting with Aerobic exercises and ending with the focus of today’s article, Zinc. Learn how to help clients boost their workouts – and overall health — with this simple, cost-effective mineral. The Physiological Role of Zinc Skeletal muscle tissue commands a great […]
Should Eating Disorder Treatment Include Exercise?
Despite the fact that exercise may improve a range of biopsychosocial outcomes in patients with eating disorders (ED), exercise does not figure prominently, if at all, as a currently established adjunct within ED treatment. Many researchers focus on the deleterious effects of compulsive exercise behaviors as a means of maintaining ED, as opposed to regarding […]
Enhance Muscular Strength with Krill Oil
Omega-3 fatty acids offer a cornucopia of health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties, improvements in joint pain, better brain health, and improved cardiac function. Still, 98% of all Americans fall short of meeting the RDA of Omega-3 intake. Supplementing with krill oil, a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid […]
How Effective Communication Can Enhance Performance and Client Relationships
Clear, prudent, and relevant communication skills provide clients with the tools needed to overcome adversity, break through a plateau, and feel comfortable turning in a new direction when they fail to meet their goals. A trainer/coach can foster this connection through effective communication, thereby inspiring the client to re-energize even when the going gets tough. […]
Ergothioneine: The Mushroom’s Mighty Amino Acid
Mushrooms, members of the general class of edible fungi, enjoy popularity in global cuisine. From the exotic truffle to the ordinary white caps, mushrooms now also figure prominently in scientific research as one of the top nutritional sources of the amino acid ergothioneine (ERG). Read on to learn about the health benefits packed into these […]
Men’s Health and Cycling: Is There a Higher Risk of Infertility?
Mountain biking and competitive cycling, among the world’s most popular modes of exercise, carry the potential risk of male infertility and other risks to men’s health. Learn about the challenges, and how best to inform and support your clients who ride frequently and hope to start families. Cycling and Men’s Health Today’s research highlights the fact […]