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Most athletes and individuals who take some time out of their day to train are serious about achieving some type of results. They will put in quite a bit of time into training utilizing things like strength training, speed and agility training, crossfit, some form of cardiovascular exercise, or possibly a challenge-based event like the Tough Mudder. All of these countless hours spent doing some form of training and yet many people will not achieve the results that they are looking for. The reasons can vary from lack of motivation to life getting in the way. Whatever the reason, the individual … [Read more...] about Is Something Missing in Your Workouts?

Recently, I had the opportunity to speak to a high school athletic team about it's nutritional protocol. It was very interesting to me how influenced the students were by the ad campaigns in fitness magazines. You can pick up any Men's Health, Muscle and Fitness, Flex, and/or Woman's Shape Magazines and as you open them they are loaded with product advertising. I would venture to say that almost half of the magazine is dedicated to advertisement spots. They will market their weight loss, weight gain, more energy products throughout the entire magazine. The advertising is obviously working … [Read more...] about High School Teams lack nutritional foundation

Are you one of the thousands of individuals dancing off the pounds? Zumba is like going to a club without the sketchy guys trying to buy you drinks. Most Zumba classes consist of all women who are dancing and having a good time with other like-minded individuals. It has become a great way to "party yourself into shape"  according to Diane Mapes the author of this article below.  There is a good deal of individuals who are suffering injuries as a result of all the dancing. "I'm seeing a number of injuries," says Dr. Orly Avitzur, a neurologist and Consumer Reports medical adviser who recently … [Read more...] about Zumba: Is it the right exercise for you?

Have you ever had that feeling of insatiable hunger after you just got done eating a full meal? Many of the foods people eat such as white bread, soft drinks and sugary food can spike the insulin level causing you to have highs and lows in your energy response and hunger. A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that high-glycemic foods can influence the brain in a way that may cause  a person to overeat. For those who are particularly susceptible to these effects, avoiding refined carbohydrates might reduce urges and potentially help control weight, said … [Read more...] about Are you feeling hungry? Could be the carbs you ate

For those of you unfamiliar with the Tough Mudder Competition, it is a grueling event with distances ranging from 10 to 13 miles. Not only does a participant have to run the distance but there is about 22 challenging obstacles that are spaced throughout the miles to add to the fun. This year Xcellerated Speed Training had a phenomenal team named the Xcellerated Speed Freaks. The participants trained for the last year performing endurance exercises combined with distance running to prepare for the event. This event requires a commitment to eat, hydrate, and train properly in order to excel at … [Read more...] about Tough Mudder 2013

With Mother's day just 2 days past us, it got me to thinking about all of the mother's out there who do everything for every one except themselves. If you have a fantastic mother like I do, your mom is probably always taking time out of her day to fulfill your needs whether it is to feed you, give you moral support, guide you, teach you, or yell at you because you are making a mess. Mother's are typically some of the most selfless individuals and it can be problematic when they don't get some time for themselves. They need to enjoy some time to themselves to partake in things that they may … [Read more...] about Busy moms need to put themselves first sometimes.

Many Americans start their day off with just a cup of hot coffee and some sort of junk food that they picked up on the way to work. This could consist of a donuts, tastycakes, egg mcmuffins, hash browns, pack of crackers, or biscotti. If you are they type of individual who gets up a half hour before work takes a 5 minute shower throws on some clothes and rushes out the door to work, chances are you have eaten some of the foods listed above. The problem with the foods above is that they are extremely unhealthy and start your day off with you trying to play catch up the rest of the day. There is … [Read more...] about Breakfast: Should I eat it and if so what should I consume?