Athletes and bodybuilders supplement with creatine for its potential to increase strength, power, and lean mass. However, some media reports have painted creatine as a potential dangerous and toxic chemical that may cause side effects ranging from GI issues to
The benefits of getting a good night’s sleep are rarely debated. Most evidence suggests adults need 7-9 hours; however, the exact number varies based on the individual. Sleep allows for recovery, repair, and restoration of physiological and psychological functions. Can
It’s our job to give members of AFS all of the tools necessary for success. These tools, including providing specific goals, workouts tailored to the individual, food log evaluations, and holding you accountable from week to week, have proven to be
Society loves quick fixes, especially when it comes to weight loss. Often these quick fixes are in the form of a gimmicky pill, powder, or workout, so it’s easy to write them off as a scam. Occasionally, these quick fixes
Nate Langley Guilty pleasure TV program: The Voice Favorite cheat meal: Tie between any kind of pizza and BD’s Mongolian Grill. Nerdy obsession: I really like baseball caps, I have a whole wall of them.. Keeps me from having to style my
It’s funny how many fictional stories from throughout the ages closely resemble situations in our own lives. Writers of old and new, from Shakespeare to the writers at Disney, all share the ability to connect with people through their stories
The concept of carbohydrate restriction for weight loss is nothing new, and as we have discussed many times, it is an ineffective way to lose body fat. A variation of this concept is “carb cycling” (alternating high and low carb periods).
It’s a new year and time to start fresh! The new you is going to look slim, be fit and break ALL of your bad habits. Well, MOST of your bad habits…ok, SOME of your bad habits. We all know
As many of you embark on the New Year and new fitness goals, you probably have wondered if there is anything you can do to reach your goals faster. There has to be a shortcut to losing inches and burning
This is a common question when I am teaching Weight Loss Solutions (WLS) class. Clients will ask me if they should increase the weight and go slower, or stick with the same weight/decrease the weight and go faster. WLS: First,
AFS clients- This is one of my favorite blogs of the year! The chance to reflect back on the year that was, look forward to all the great things to come in the year ahead, and most importantly thank all
One common time-saving technique in the gym is to skip warming-up. Is a warm-up really necessary? Will your first few minutes of high-intensity cardio, weight lifting, or conditioning class serve the same purpose? The answer to this question is an
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