Diet and nutrition articles on topics relevant for certified personal trainers and their clients.
Calorie counting isn't the most effective method for changing nutritional habits. It's really just a craze of sorts. Although, it has its place and time. Instead of obsessively tracking food and...
There is more than one way to approach muscles cramps. Massage is one way to help relax the affected area. Nutrition is another avenue to explore when seeking to relieve the tension. What is a...
Are your client's bubbles getting them into trouble? Carbonated beverages remain the single most significant source of calories in the American diet. Since most soft drinks offer little, if any,...
“The best of all medicines is resting and fasting.” – Benjamin Franklin What if there was a way to achieve better health while doing “nothing”? Perhaps Ben Franklin had it right all those years ago....
Bodybuilders work out to develop their maximum possible muscular size. However, to look most impressive, they must strip off the fat in order to see the separation between various muscles. Before a...
As of June 30, 2018, SuperTracker fulfilled its mission. According to the USDA, “The private sector has launched many great tools that have a shared mission. It was time for us to discontinue...
If your client is struggling to get results even though they are reliable, compliant, and motivated, you may want to refer him or her to a qualified nutrition professional to implement an...
Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivity are terms that are becoming more familiar and often thrown around, but all certified personal trainers should understand the differences. Undoubtedly you,...
Recently (2016) the American College of Sports Medicine, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Dietitians of Canada published a joint position statement that summarized current recommendations...
Help your weekend-warrior children fuel sufficiently for baseball. Kids have plenty of energy, but we can boost their performance with the right pre-game prep in the kitchen. Meeting the Demands of...
