As the majority of Americans are at risk of coming in contact with COVID-19 we all may ask ourselves, “How will my body respond if I get sick with COVID-19?”. While no one can predict exactly how...
Nutrition for Fitness Training
Diet and nutrition articles on topics relevant for certified personal trainers and their clients.

Vitamin and Mineral Nutrition: Signs of Deficiency and Toxicity
Vitamins are classified as “micronutrients” are necessary components to basic functions, but are also required in the optimal balance to achieve overall health and wellness. Our personal training...

Cinnamon: More Than Just a Flavor to Savor
Cinnamon tops the list of most widely consumed spices the world over. It gained popularity not only for the rich, aromatic flavor it adds to all manner of recipes but also for its potential to...

Coming Off Keto Safely
Coming off keto can be just as challenging as taking it on in the first place. Most personal trainers have probably had plenty of clients that have tried the ketogenic diet or at least asked about...

The Way We Eat: The Economics of Food
Food and nutrition is not only a major spotlight of the fitness industry, it’s a hot topic in local government, politics, healthcare, environmental science, and the economy. Basically, food and...
Juice Fasts and Exercise: Detox or Dangerous?
After returning from a farmer’s market with an armload of nature’s bounty, placing it all in a blender and creating a week’s worth of liquid meals may be an alluring prospect to some. Prior to...
Green Tea and Fitness: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
Green tea, like coffee, is one of the most popular drinks in the world — with a whopping 25,000 cups consumed every single second. Its long list of benefits have earned green tea the title of...
Can Recreational Drinking Improve Bone Density?
Studies have revealed that alcohol consumption plays a definitive role in the preservation of bone density, similarly to an increase in lean muscle mass. Before suggesting happy hour to your...
Insulin Use and Abuse: Helpful or Lethal?
Insulin, the hormone widely recognized for its role in regulating blood glucose levels in the body, serves as a lifeline for many diabetics. Insulin abuse is the latest deadly trend among elite...
Portion Perception: Distortion and Reality
Portion control is an effective practice when performed habitually to manage weight and regulate caloric consumption. Fitness professionals commonly recommend this behavior change to their clients....