By Emily Bailey With so many responsibilities and not enough time, sometimes eating out seems like the most reasonable option for fueling up. Unfortunately, restaurant dishes are often loaded with calories, as well as the saturated fat, sodium and sugar that make...
By Emily Bailey Hydration is a key to optimal performance and recovery, and that’s true regardless of the season. In fact, impaired performance can result from even a 2% loss of water weight (3 pounds for a 150-pound athlete). Hydration is about more than replacing...
By EMILY BAILEY You may be familiar with sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium and calcium regarding needs for hydration, but these nutrients are also related to many other physiologic processes in the body. Nutrients—including micronutrients, major nutrients and...
By NASM Probably more widely debated than any other diet in scientific and consumer literature is the high-protein/low carbohydrate diet. These plans have been a part of diet lexicon since the mid-1800s, with William Banting’s Letter on Corpulence (2). Billed as the...
By Emily Bailey In the month of December, we are faced with many challenges that disrupt our normal eating and exercise schedules and routines. Between holiday parties and family gatherings, it is quite easy to fall off-track. To help you stay on track and energised,...
BY STACEY PENNEY, MS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, FNS · We’ve highlighted seven end-of-year client challenges and provided solutions to help keep them on track. Early planning and preparation can help you and your clients continue to succeed into the New Year. Though the...
By LAURA QUAGLIO September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: the perfect time to educate clients on kid-friendly lunches. Here’s a simple (sometimes surprising) menu for quick and healthy lunch-prep, from NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, RD and...
Yes, they can — with proper training and some important caveats. By John Berardi, Ph.D. It’s a hot debate: Can personal trainers, health coaches, and other non-RD professionals give nutrition advice to their clients? You’ll be surprised (and relieved) to hear: Yes, to...
By Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE Ketogenic diets have become incredibly popular. Early research suggests this high-fat, very low-carb diet may benefit several health conditions. Although some of the evidence is from case studies and animal research, results from human...
By FABIO COMANA We see it, read it and perhaps even witness it – fasted cardio for weight loss. This approach is currently trending in many exercise circles, but does it really stand up to all the hype? Let’s examine this concept through a series of practices – say...
by GEOFF LECOVIN What is one of the best choices you can make to nourish, protect and boost brain power? A simple and easy to implement answer to this question is to eat more unprocessed whole foods, which are naturally full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and...
Spirulina is a very ancient microscopic single cell blue green algae that grows in fresh water all over the world, though it is mostly harvested for consumer usage in Australia, India, China, Africa and North America. Spirulina is one of the simplest life forms on...
by EMILY BAILEY Can you be a vegetarian or vegan athlete and meet your protein needs? It is an outdated myth that it is difficult to meet protein requirements from plant sources. Choosing your individual approach to eating needs to fit your lifestyle, whether that’s...
[Infographic] Bonus: How to fix them with an elimination diet. By John Berardi, Ph.D. Lethargic, bloated, foggy-headed, uncomfortable… they’re all common symptoms that can keep people from their health and fitness goals for years. Sometimes, undetected food...
By TRX EDITOR Studies show that eating the right foods within 30 minutes of a workout can reduce inflammation, replace glycogen stores for future workouts, and repair muscle damage. While many people turn to processed recovery drinks to refuel,the best recovery foods...
By Divya Gugnami Research shows certain foods suddenly become healthier when eaten in combination. From spinach and beets to red wine and apples, here are 10 pairings that boost each other’s benefits. Why does orange juice taste so good with oatmeal? And what is it...
[Infographic] Part 1: By John Berardi Ph.D. and Helen Kollias Ph.D. Most people who count calories for weight loss or weight management assume it’s an exact science. It’s not. Here we outline 5 reasons calorie counting (i.e. logging your food to calculate intake) is...
Plus a clear recipe for turning ‘bad’ fitness goals into ‘good’ ones. By John Berardi, Ph.D. If you want to achieve your health and fitness goals, you need a powerful formula, something to organize your efforts. In this article we’ll help you get organized while...
EMILY BAILEY · FEBRUARY 16, 2016 National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (NEDAwareness Week) is February 21-27, 2016. This year’s theme is 3 Minutes Can Save a Life. Get Screened. Get Help. Get Healthy. The focus is on early detection. The earlier someone suffering...
We’ve highlighted seven end-of-year client challenges and provided solutions to keep them on track. Early planning and preparation can help you and your clients continue to succeed into the New Year. Though the weight gain during the six weeks of the end-of-year...
By Fabio Comana Type 1 Diabetes is caused by factors that include our own autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing (beta-) cells within the pancreas, or due to some genetic variant or inherited gene, and accounts for approximately 5 – 10% of all diagnosed cases...
Plan ahead to avoid holiday overeating and weight gain. The holiday eating frenzy has started! Halloween brought a sugar-packed caloric jump start.to the holiday celebrations, and with all that candy still around and more seasonal treats to come, it’s not easy to eat...
Posted by TRX Editor 07/02/2015 nutrition & weight loss If you are looking for a quick trick to shed some excess belly fat, TRX could be a good place to start. Unlike almost any other training system available, TRX Suspension Training challenges your entire body...
By Justin Price The role of the personal trainer is changing. Traditionally, fitness professionals have helped clients reach their health and fitness goals by designing effective exercise programs, educating them about nutritional choices and motivating them to adhere...
By Jenna Walther Trained athletes and clients alike are monitoring their intakes and percentages of critical fuels – carbohydrates, fats, and protein – but are potentially falling short on their micronutrient needs. These trace players in the diet can have a...
By Dr. Joel Kahn October 29, 2014 8:16 AM EDT As a student of health promotion, I know there are redundant systems in our bodies that promote artery function (think optimal heart, brain, and sexual performance) which make me just shake my head in appreciation and...
By Geoff Lecovin, MS, DC, ND, L.Ac, NASM–CPT, CES, PES, FNS, WLS In the field of sports nutrition, supplement companies proudly promote their products, claiming that they have the “magic bullet” for weight loss, weight gain and/or performance enhancement. Many of...
Have we fallen in love with convenient, processed foods? With busy schedules, fast-food restaurants on every corner, and an abundance of comfort foods available (even at the local Starbucks), it’s no wonder we opt for all those fatty, salty and sweet foods. It just...
January 16, 2015 Did you resolve to make any changes to your diet in 2015? While we’re not big fans of making New Year’s resolutions, we do believe in making changes, especially to what we eat. Trying new foods is a great way to get more vitamins, minerals...
By Kris Gunnars. Low-carb diets work. That is pretty much a scientific fact at this point. At least 23 high quality studies in humans have shown this to be true. In many cases, a low-carb diet causes 2-3 times more weight loss as the standard low-fat diet that we’re...
A Whole9 guest post by Dr Sult, medical doctor, medical educator, inspirational speaker & the author of Just Be Well: A Book For Seekers of Vibrant Health. The Inside Story on Cholesterol Looking to lower your risk of heart disease? Conventional wisdom says you...
NASM The Kids Aren’t All Right Childhood obesity may be at the root of more problems than you think. We all know about the long-term risks of childhood obesity, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and arthritis. But a recent study by UCLA’s Center for Healthier...
By Fabio Comana MA, MS, NASM-CPT, CES & PES; ACE CPT & HC; NSCA CSCS; ACSM HFS, CISSN, Exercise Physiologist and Faculty Instructor – SDSU, UCSD & NASM Looking for optimal exercise training results? What you do before and after could be just as important...
By Fabio Comana MS, MA, NASM-CPT, CES, PES In this mindful eating article, we reveal several simple ideas that can make big differences with weight loss without having to consciously feel deprived of everything you enjoy. Part of this overall strategy will require you...
Geoff Lecovin, MS, DC, ND, CSCS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES There are many myths and misconceptions regarding optimum protein intake and the effects of protein on body composition, performance, recovery and metabolism. The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN)...
By Ryan Andrews & Brian St. Pierre :: Precision Nutrition Six-pack abs. Tight butts. Lean, vibrant, flawless health. That’s the image the fitness industry is selling. But have you ever wondered what it costs to achieve that “look”? What you have to do more of? And...
The Smart Trainer’s Kitchen: Eight Delicious Meals for Every Situation Posted on September 14, 2014 by National Academy of Sports Medicine Don’t let your clients indulge in excuses about why they can’t eat right. It’s simple. Suggest healthy recipes that can be made...
Posted By Samuel on Oct 28, 2014 Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and this is the most important meal that millions of 9 to 5 office goers often choose to give a miss all thanks to severe shortage of time to fix it in the busy weekday mornings. If you...
Posted on October 23 2014 by National Academy of Sports Medicine By Geoff Lecovin, MS, DC, ND, L.Ac, NASM–CPT, CES, PES, FNS, WLS In the field of sports nutrition, supplement companies proudly promote their products, claiming that they have the “magic bullet” for...
By Joe Vennare for Life by Daily Burn It seems logical — a toned tummy is the by-product of a million sit-ups. At least that’s what the late-night infomercials lead us to believe. Plus, gym-goers everywhere appear to be using Swiss balls, ab wheels and...
Nutrition TRX Editor 10.12.14 Designing (and sticking to) an effective exercise routine is only half the battle. What you eat, and when you eat it, is of paramount importance to endurance athletes (to anyone, really), and many experts agree what you consume after a...
By Fabio Comana MS, MA, NASM-CPT, CES, PES We all know a well-structured and consistent exercise program combined with a healthful diet can help all of us shed unwanted pounds and achieve our ideal body type. But do we need to push ourselves in the gym each day...
By Ryan Andrews Many people avoid white potatoes due to their high glycemic index, because they’re afraid of toxins, or because they’re afraid of carbohydrates in general. (Or simply because they think sweet potatoes are better). However, the humble spud – if stored...
I’m a big fan of eating muffins — for breakfast, for lunch, for a midday snack, or pretty much anytime, ever. But I’m not a big fan of eating animal products nor starting my day with massive amounts of refined sugar, both of which are unfortunately found in most...
Here is what you need and what to do: Pita Chips 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 whole wheat or regular (or both) pita breads, cut in half Flaky sea salt (I used Maldon Salt) Hummus 1 large ripe avocado, coarsely chopped 1/2 packed cup arugula 1 15 oz can cannellini...
1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 3 tbsp brown rice vinegar 1 tsp maple syrup pinch salt 1 small cucumber handful of spinach 1 california avocado 4 sheets nori sushi wrap Place quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until all water...
