by obf | Sep 6, 2018 | Nutrition
Are you hoping to improve your physique? Does it matter how much protein you eat? Does it matter if you wait until your next milestone birthday before finally stepping into the weight room? A recent study answered the question: What is the relationship between total...
by obf | Aug 22, 2018 | Lifestyle
Fitbits are a popular wearable health technology. They promise to give you real time data to keep you motivated to improve your health. You can keep track of your activity, exercise, food, weight and sleep. But how accurate are they and should you get one? A recent...
by obf | Aug 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
You’ve made it through another intense work-out! Pat yourself on the back and strut to the change room! The best part of your training program is next- Rest and recovery! Don’t leave out this important step between strength sessions! Read on to learn about the 4...
by obf | Aug 2, 2018 | Lifestyle
Ever feel stressed and reach for ice cream? Find yourself grabbing a whole sleeve of cookies after a fight? Do you swear you’re eating the same amount as usual, but blame your weight gain on a major life change? Stop blaming stress – instead blame your fork! You...
by obf | Jul 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Do you have extra weight around the middle? Are you a woman with a waistline of 25 inches (89 centimeters) or more? Are you a man with a waistline of 40 inches (102 centimeters) or more? You could have metabolic syndrome! What is Metabolic Syndrome? It is...
by obf | Jun 25, 2018 | Mindset, Lifestyle
Friend: How’s it going? You: I’m insanely busy. You know the usual, kids, family, work. Friend: Yeah, me too. You: It’s nuts, I can’t even remember the last time I took a real vacation! Friend: Well, at least we are busy, right? Does this conversation sound...
by obf | Jun 20, 2018 | Training
Everyone’s selling secret elixirs magic pills, essential oils and medical treatments nowadays. And they all tend to claim to make you feel younger, improve your health and live longer! How can you sift through these claims and determine what’s real? What...
by obf | Jun 15, 2018 | Training
Every trainee in the begining struggles with this… Choosing the correct load, or how much weight to use on a lift. The answer without thinking too much? Use a weight that you can complete the number of reps in the program with PROPER form! Here’s...
by obf | Jun 13, 2018 | Nutrition
Work stress, physical stress, uncontrollable life events, environmental strain, financial strain, relationship difficulty, familial obligations. Although men and women both suffer from mental health disorders, women experience a monthly hormonal fluctuation that is...
by obf | Jun 11, 2018 | Mindset, Training
The mental health of one in four people with depressive symptoms can benefit from resistance exercise training. About 10% of people experience depression at some time in their life. It is not a sign of personal weakness. Depression is caused by biochemical changes in...
