Training for fat loss is often associated with high-intensity metabolic training. More specifically a lot of intensifiers such as drop-sets, super-sets, giant-sets, low-rest periods, higher repetitions and lighter weights. In other words, lactic acid training. While metabolic training can be useful for fat loss, it is absolutely not necessary to train like this. The most…
Supplements and How They Work: The Most Important Things You Need to Know
As we become more aware of the value of a healthy lifestyle, understanding what our bodies need is at the top of our lists. This is where supplements come into play. And it is critical to understand supplements and how they work. Nowadays, supplements have become more of a norm. The reason being, because more…
In Season vegetables & their health benefits
We’re finally in the hot summer months up North, and I’ve heard that it’s been a pretty hot summer in most parts of the country this year. Thankfully, the long summer days combined with the heat helps farmers and gardeners alike reap the benefits of what they sowed with now bountiful crops of vegetables appearing…
How to Create a Vision Board to Keep You Focused On Your Fitness Journey
Lack of motivation and negative thinking are two of the main culprits behind fitness failure. But, simply repeating to yourself “mind over matter” might not be enough to keep you focused and motivated. What can you do to reach your fitness goals? Maybe you should look into how to create a vision board? Breaking down…
High Carb Days: How to Do It Correctly
When you are following a diet plan, it is often accompanied by high carb days and low carb days. Especially during a fat loss phase. The low carb days are pretty simple and straightforward; meat, veggies, healthy fats, and a few carbohydrates around the workout. A high carb day however, is a little bit more…
In Season Fruits and Their Health Benefits
After a long winter up North, and a Spring that went by in a flash, the kids are finally out of school and its now officially farmer’s market season. With this beautiful change of seasons comes an abundance of in season fruits and their health benefits. Here are some spring and summer fruits to enjoy…
Managing Calories and Macros: How to Be Consistent
There are so many different ways to count calories. People often wonder, do you weigh your meat before or after you cook it? What really counts as carbohydrates? Do I count the carbs in the vegetables I eat? What about the thumb rule for fat? Different books and trainers are telling you to do different…
Essential Workout Supplements: Everything You Need to Know
Besides the nutrients we get from our food, there are a plethora of supplements to choose from. These include multivitamins, fish oil capsules, protein powder, creatine, and so on. One trainer tells you to take creatine everyday, while another swears by fish oil capsules. In this article we are going to explore the essential workout…
High Carb or High Fat for Building Muscle?
The debate about high carb or high fat is never-ending in the fitness world. Some preach about carbs being necessary, while others say we do not need them because they are not essential macronutrients. In this article we are going to look at the differences between these diets, in regards to building muscle. We are…
Common Workout Mistakes: 6 Mistakes Stalling Your Progress
The fitness industry is filled with “bro science” and little truth. Just because flying karate dumbbell presses gave a person ripped abs and wide shoulders, does not mean it will give them to you. This is the logic behind many of these fitness influencers who print similar diet and training plans to many people. Not…