Essential Elements of Nutrition

Proper nutrition can help prevent a number of health issues like diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and obesity. There are six primary components of nutrition that help you plan a balanced nutrition plan. The following descriptions are from healthyeating.com: Protein Protein is required for healthy muscles, skin and hair. In addition, it contributes to normal chemical…

WHAT IS TABATA?

Curious about the Tabata craze? Looking for new HIIT workout? Short on time but need results? There are various workout styles that you may have heard about; all styles are meant to help you reach your fitness goal. You may want to increase strength, lose weight, improve flexibility or build muscle. All in all, most exercise…

What Workout will Work for ME?

This is a question I get a lot. I mean it’s either cardio or strength training or both – right?   Well, at a high level, sure.   But if you really want your workouts to be the most effective, understanding the type of cardio and strength training you’re doing is key. Wait, the hours on the…

The low-down on Protein

Why do we need protein? Protein is one of the big three macronutrients along with carbohydrates and fat. Adequate protein intake is essential for good health: It’s necessary for maintaining the body’s normal growth and its muscle mass (which is mostly protein), its immune system, and heart and respiratory functions. So how much protein do…