What are Your Habits Saying About You? Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT Learning how to stay dedicated when obstacles present themselves on your journey for success can be the key to a successful anything; weight loss, rehabilitation, building a business, improving yourself, or graduating from school. Whatever your reason or goal, you must develop a …
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Summer Vegetable Tian
Contributed by: Michaela Scroggins, M.S., NSCA-CPT PREP TIME: 15 mins COOK TIME: 45 mins Serves: 6 INGREDIENTS 1 medium yellow onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup shredded Italian cheese 1 medium zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 medium potato 1 medium tomato 1 tsp dried thyme salt & pepper to taste …
The Benefits of Self-Myofascial Release
The Benefits of Self-Myofascial Release Contributed by: Shellie Billingsley, NASM-CPT, NPTI You may have seen people laying on long cylinder-shaped pieces of foam and wondered, “What in the world are they doing on them?” These dense pieces of equipment are called foam-rollers and are very beneficial for almost everyone. It is a great tool to …
Cortisol: The Stress Hormone
Contributed by Laurel Dierking, M.Ed., NFPT, 200YT Most have heard of the infamous ‘cortisol’, and there may be some negative associations with the stress hormone. However, cortisol does have many beneficial responsibilities. Healthy and regulated levels of cortisol production are initiated during acute stress situations in which the body responds chemically and adapts to a …
Sweet Potatoes
Contributed by: Carol Kline Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet AND they help improve regulation of blood sugar. If you’re trying to cut down on sugar, the sweetness of a sweet potato may fool you into believing it’s bad for your pancreas; however, sweet potatoes can help improve blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, …
Sweat & Health
Sweat & Health Contributed by Amanda Albiar, NCSF-CPT What can your sweat say about your health? We tend to think that getting sweaty is merely an indication that we’re hot or going hard during an intense workout. But, according to Women’s Health Magazine, our sweat can actually tell us a heck of a lot more …
Winter Weather Adaptation
Provided by: Laurel Dierking, M.Ed., NFPT, 200YT The cooler weather is here, Texas-style! Although we may not be experiencing the ‘winter-feel’ as far as the temperature goes, we are however in the midst of cooler, dryer air. As the weather changes and fluctuates, so do our bodies. Adapting to the changing temperatures can take a …
Rest Intervals
Contributed by: Shellie Billingsley, NASM-CPT When people hear the term “personal trainer,” they may imagine a loud drill sergeant yelling at them while they’re doing push-ups. While encouragement and motivation are important qualities of a personal trainer, it is also necessary for a trainer to tell their client when to rest throughout their workout. In …
Genetics and Disease
Contributed by: Laurel Dierking, M.Ed., NFPT, 200YT Did you know that you can influence your susceptibility to certain diseases with the very next bite of food you take? Most people know the importance of a well-balanced diet and its role in sustaining our health, energy levels, immunity, and overall functioning of the body. However, to …
Weight Loss; Follow the 80/20 Rule
Contributed by Michael Devon A core component for successful weight loss is maintaining a caloric deficit with a daily goal of burning more calories than you consume. A caloric deficit can be achieved through diet, exercise, or a balance of both. It is important to remain consistent with your diet, reminding yourself of the 80/20 …