Tag Archive for: fitness

Post-Exercise Nutrition — It’s as Important as the Workout

Editor's Note: The following was written by Sergio Rojas who has over 17 years of experience as a fitness professional and nutritionist.* A version of this blog post can also be found at doctoroz.com. When it comes to exercise and consuming…

Instagram’s Top Women in Fitness

Staying motivated to eat healthy and get to the gym can be really hard. But you know what's not hard? Scrolling through your Instagram feed. If you're like me, you do it multiple times a day. We all know that Instagram is full of cats, dogs,…

The Many Faces of the Weekend Warrior

When you get asked to write an infographic focused on the many activities of weekend warriors, it’s a little tough if you don’t actually know what it means to be a “weekend warrior.” I’m sure we’ve all heard the term, but…
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Fact or Fiction: Protein is Only for Strength Training

Throughout the winter, I was focusing more of my energy on weight training in order to 'bulk up,' and I’d like to think a lot of my recent progress in the muscle department has to do with my protein consumption. I watch my fat, carb, and…

What is a Healthy Heart Rate?

You may already know some heart health basics, but it’s possible that some of the details remain a mystery. It’s common knowledge that your heart is beating 24/7 to pump blood through your body, but what is a healthy heart rate? What is…
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How Does Weight Affect Heart Disease?

February is heart health month. If you are like many, the determination of a New Year’s resolution to lose weight and be healthier may already be starting to wane. The following should give your resolve to lose or maintain a healthy weight…