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Drink 8 glasses of water a day! This is advice that is commonly given by your mom, friends, health care professionals, and really…everyone. But how much water should you really be consuming [...]

Physical activity is essential for good health as it is well established that it can act as “medicine” for the large majority of chronic diseases. Diet and physical activity play an important [...]

If you read any nutrition or health magazine or follow any fitness enthusiasts on social media, you are likely being bombarded with advertisements or product placement for supplements. Dietary [...]

We were thrilled to be part of episode #58 of “The Modern Desk Jockey” where Angus Burke speaks about the fitness aspects of helping the average desk worker. If you work in a [...]

Now everyone knows that budgeting for “better nutrition” can be difficult. You look over at the organic section and you may think, “Do I need to spend more money on that avocado?”. How can I [...]

  How long should you rest between sets? This is a question that is frequently asked and the answer is dependent on the type of training you are doing. Strength or resistance training can be [...]

Strength or resistance training can help you build muscle, improve body composition, improve bone density, prevent injuries, and allow you to complete general activities of daily living. However, [...]

You are likely familiar with macronutrients – protein, carbohydrates, and fats – which all food consists of, as mainstream diets generally involve manipulation of one or more of these [...]

Have you always wanted six-pack abs? Doing crunches and targeting your abs is the best way to obtain a six pack… This is a common misconception and doing sit-ups all day will not earn you a [...]