Sugar, specifically in the form of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), has been a hot topic lately. In the quest for the cure for obesity, some see sugar as the main culprit of our country’s expanding waistline; HFCS just happens to
During the winter months I hear a common theme among clients: “I’ll be more active during the summer when I can get outside and exercise…” (or something like that). There is no doubt Michigan winters have their downside. I don’t
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
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
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
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.
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
“I want to look like Giselle!” “Why does my friend stay skinny when he/she eats whatever they want and I eat perfectly and I can’t get lean?” I hear these comments and questions almost every day. Assuming training programs and
Type the phrase “processed foods cause” into Google, and the autocomplete feature brings up “cancer”, “constipation”, “allergies”, “inflammation”, “obesity”, “depression”, and “stomach pains”… The list could go on and on. Based on this description, processed foods sound more like a
Linear Variable Resistance (LVR) means that the load progressively increases as the range of motion increases. Forms of resistance exercise that utilize LVR include resistance bands, chains and some machines. Picture the barbell bench press with 100 lbs of weight
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
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
