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GMO: Safe or Harmful?

Genetically modified foods, also known as GMO (genetically modified organisms), are a hot topic in the news. Concerns over GM foods are growing as public interest groups protest their development, and push  for mandatory labeling laws. What are GM foods

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Progressive Overload: A Primer

It’s Friday morning.  You arrive at the gym, pull out your workout and review what’s in store for today’s group strength class.  Surprise!  You have an extra set of bench presses and the weight on your leg press went up. 

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The Type II Diabetic and Resistance Training

Being overweight causes many medical issues.  One of the more prevalent problems is type II diabetes. Although conventional wisdom has advocated strongly for the use of cardiovascular training as the most effective exercise modality for weight and diabetes management, emerging

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4 Reasons To Eat More Fiber

    What is Fiber? Everyone knows that fiber is important for optimal health. However, it is commonly neglected when qualitative changes are made to a diet. What is fiber and why is it important to track it along with

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Welcome Holly Cleckler, Fitness Instructor

Holly Cleckler Guilty Pleasure TV program: Duck Dynasty & Friends Favorite Cheat Meal: ICE CREAM Nerdy Obsession: Learning about exercise physiology Hidden Talent: I know the lyrics to EVERY country song! Favorite Sports Team: Go Blue! What’s more likely Aliens

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Macronutrients

Protein Two types: Essential and non-essential To keep it simple, proteins are the building blocks of our bodies. They’re made up of chains of amino acids used for restoring cells and developing the body. The two types of proteins are

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The Importance Of Range Of Motion

“Squat deeper”. “Go all the way down”. “Get your knees up higher”. Most of our clients hear statements such as these from their instructors all of the time.  Moving through a limited range of motion is one of the most

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Recreational Low Back Pain

Lower back pain (LBP) is a condition that plagues many people. In most cases, it is caused by inactivity and muscle weakness. But what if you are active and have LBP? In fact, what if you actively engage in exercises

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Activity Trackers: Useful Or A Waste Of Money?

Personal activity trackers are one of the hottest fitness items on the market. Devices like the Fit-Bit, Nike Fuel Band, and Jawbone-Up lead the way and seem to be wrapped around everyone’s wrist. With proposed capabilities including calorie counting via

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Suffering From Runner’s Knee?

Running is a great activity to burn calories and improve aerobic fitness. However, due to the high impact nature of running, a number of orthopedic issues can occur. One of the most common injuries is “Runner’s Knee.” What Is Runner’s

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