What do bagged spinach, canned tuna, olive oil, granola bars and frozen burritos have in common? They all are processed foods. Yet, we have been inundated with warnings about the…

Sometimes the biggest pressure at work isn’t a looming deadline, a demanding client or an upcoming performance review. It’s the pressure to stick to your health and fitness goals in…

To help your clients get the most out of their time in the gym, practice these three programming tips: Use foundation lifts. Use complex training. Use recovery as a training…

Real ricotta cheese is made by reheating the whey left over from cheesemaking. Most of us at home don’t have easy access to a large supply of whey, but we…

As national obesity rates have continued to rise, so too have various, often opposing, theories on the health implications of excess weight. One such theory is called Health at Every…

Unilateral exercises are single-leg or single-arm movements. The primary benefit of including unilateral exercises in your training programs is that the exerciser is using both sides of the body equally….

Sleep has the potential to help people lose weight, but not just any sleep will do. It’s important to get an adequate amount of deep sleep every night, as it…

May is Women’s National Health Month and is a time to focus on many aspects of health, from women’s fitness to mental and emotional well-being. Women are a powerful force…

Americans have become more aware of health and wellness in the last several years and “healthy living” and “active lifestyles” have become ubiquitous phrases in everyday life and in the…

A paintbrush in the hand of an accomplished artist will render a piece of art, while that same paintbrush in my hand will likely render a mess. The paintbrush is…

Most of us have experienced the overwhelming grouchiness that takes over when we’ve gone too long without food. Turns out, there’s some science to explain why this happens. Here’s what…

While there is a seemingly endless supply of articles touting “the best way to stretch,” the truth is there is no one-size-fits-all approach to stretching. In fact, the appropriate application…