Diet and nutrition articles on topics relevant for certified personal trainers and their clients.
Nutrition is an intimidating topic to broach with clients. It’s not because the topic is difficult for fitness pros to master or communicate effectively. The difficulty lies in the expectations our...
With the holiday season approaching our taste buds are in full force! Pumpkin spice lattes and peppermint bark cheesecakes will begin to surround us at every corner and our salivary glands will...
The holiday season is difficult for everyone. Your clients will be surrounded by so much temptation at their workplace, home, and holiday parties. While it may be good job security for your clients...
As athletes, we are quite accustomed to fastidiously nurturing our bodies. From sculpting the external to feeding the internal, we are always focusing on ways to achieve optimal health. We juggle...
Many of my clients ask me for basic nutritional guidance. Since I am a Certified Health Coach in addition to a Certified Personal Trainer, I try to guide them on a healthier path, and one that can...
If you happen to know any endurance athletes, such as runners or cyclists, you are already aware that much of their training table contains carbohydrates. These are the foods that will fuel the...
There are general guidelines that Certified Personal Trainers should be aware of when it comes to nutritional recommendations to support increased physical activity. Recently, the Academy of...
Plenty of articles have been written by experts in the fitness industry stressing the importance of post-workout “fuel” as a complement to rigorous training. We try to pass some of this information...
Summer is heating up! You can usually find pre-made tomato salsa and mango salsa this time of year. Making them at home is fun, but why bother when it's done for you? Here's a summer salsa you...
What's a mocktail? It's a cocktail that's been altered for contents but not for taste and enjoyment! Seltzer water with lime is the one you might be most familiar with. Snoozer! Don't worry, it...
