Imagine having your very own personal trainer right on your iPod or MP3 player Hear the encouragement and motivation along with expert coaching and instruction coming out of your headphones, as you push yourself out of your comfort and into the training zone

Coffee is by far one of the world’s most popular and loved beverages According to Wirthlin Worldwide (a market research company), North Americans consume on average 1

With an increasingly aging population in North America, the need for a safe and effective exercise regime is needed As the Baby Boomers approach the golden years high impact exercises like running have taken a back seat to other lower impact exercise modalities such as cycling and walking

Historically, statistics have consistently shown that although the majority of people commit to healthier living for the New Year, only a handful keep their commitments above and beyond the 6 week mark What does this tell us

Nowadays, most people don’t have time for lengthy, grueling 2-hour workouts, be it with work and family demands or simply the search of free time Well, what if there was a way to be in and out of the gym in less than 1 hour and still feel absolutely worked

The human body operates most efficiently when it is in balance, or has achieved a state known as homeostasis As such, optimal recovery means that all body systems have returned to the state they were in before exercise (homeostasis)

The type of substrate (fuel) and the rate at which it is utilized during exercise is largely dependent on the intensity and duration of the exercise During strenuous exercise there is an obligatory demand for carbohydrate (CHO) oxidation that must be met; fat oxidation cannot substitute

The ABC’s of metabolism It’s not rocket science, but knowing these basics about metabolism can help you launch a successful weight loss lifestyle Let’s start with some basic terms: Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): the minimum number of calories your body’s vital organs need just to survive at rest

Do you want more happiness in your life Are you tired of compromising your happiness for that of others

One of the hallmark features of aging is the loss of muscular mass and strength Much of this loss can be explained by changes to the neuromuscular system such as decreased number of motor neurons, decreased number of muscle fibers, and decrease muscle fiber size