Muscle memory is a concept that suggests our muscles have the ability to return to, or close to, previous levels of size and strength faster than they originally adapted. Would someone who once exercised regularly really be able to regain
Sadly, as we age, we’ll have aches and pains. We often attribute this to getting old, sleeping weird, or doing the wrong kind of exercise. Although all of these may be factors, one big culprit of day-to-day aches and pains
What is stress? Stress is one of the most common conditions affecting Americans. Stress is loosely defined as a state of mental or physical strain or tension. According to the American Institute of Stress, it’s your body’s response to events
I repeatedly hear clients say they’re going to try “X” diet again because it worked for them the last time. Let’s take a second to analyze this sentence. The key words in this sentence are “again” and “worked.” If you
If you ask most women, they’ll tell you that “men have it way easier,” men don’t give birth, they don’t have that monthly ‘visitor,’ AND they can eat more calories.” Okay, well, maybe that last part isn’t typically their statement,
Anthony Fenn Guilty Pleasure TV program: Mythbusters Favorite Cheat Meal: Skittles and Superman Ice Cream Hidden Talent: Drawing Nerdy Obession: Reading Favorite Sports Team: St. Louis Cardinals Dream Car: Dodge Challenger Where in the world would you like to
When most people hear the word “power”, they think of huge football players smashing into each other at high speeds or basketball players soaring through the air to throw down a slam dunk. While these are certainly displays of great
Demoralizing or motivating? That’s up to you! Tough love. No excuses. Realistic goals. Sacrifice. Game plan. These are a few of the major topics I try to tackle in my monthly blogs. Getting people to change their way of thinking,
In my last blog , I explained the importance of protein and gave some examples of sources. While a list of sources may be helpful, it can be tough to incorporate those foods into your day. Below are examples of
You all have heard the old adage that 6 small meals a day is important for weight loss and a healthy diet. If you haven’t heard that, at the very least you’ve heard that 6 meals per day is BETTER
Wait, what? Increase protein intake? I thought Americans ate too much protein? Well you’re right, kind of. Americans eat too much of everything: fat, protein, and carbohydrate. However, once someone is in a calorie deficit, protein is the one
In the first part of this blog, I defined “metabolic damage” as the down regulation in metabolism due to an extreme or sustained calorie deficit. Now, I will tell you how to address it using the intervention protocol we’ve developed.
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