If you are looking to build strength most people follow the heavy weights for low reps with a good deal of rest during the workout and between workouts. This is all well and good but there is a slight problem with this type of training. Most people who focus on this type of training shouldn't be. They should be focusing on strength-endurance training. If you focus on strictly strength routines it won't hold up in the real work when you are doing real life activities. Sure you may look good but would you rather be able to lift a heavy object once or be able to do it multiple times?

The world of health and fitness is “big business”—period.  There is no shortage of equipment, programs, magazines, or memberships to purchase.  All of these options (and much more) can put a real dent in your bank account.  

This might even be enough to make you question your fitness decision in the first place.  Let’s make things clear right now, you made the right choice by making fitness a constant in your life.  It is absolutely not an expense, it’s an investment; an investment in yourself.

How to Read the New Nutrition Facts Tables

The Nutrition Facts table is on the side of most packaged foods. It’s often found close to the ingredient listing.

The purpose of it is to help consumers make better nutrition decisions. When people can see the number of calories, carbs, sodium, etc. in food, they should be able to eat better, right?

I am super excited about this months spotlight. This lady has really kicked some a$$ and taken names in the process these past few months!

Back in July Jackie came to frustrated with where she was and like most had plateaued and couldn't get out of her rut.

And while this may not be 100% true for every disease in every person, more and more research shows that our gut (digestive system) has a bigger role in many diseases than we used to think. And we're not just talking about heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, IBD, etc. We're talking about all kinds of issues like allergies, pain, mood disorders, and nutrient deficiencies.