Not-So-Masculine Muscles: 4 Fitness Tips for Women

 Whenever you step into a gym what do you usually notice- Men lifting big weights and women either doing cardio or lifting a 2-pound dumbbell for 40 reps. Something that has always bothered me about women in the gym is that most of them don’t know is that this baby weight and this rep range [...]

6 Pack Abs in under 6 Weeks

This must’ve caught everyone’s attention. Yes, it is possible to build a chiseled midsection in only 6 weeks, especially if you have been working hard in the gym and are in shape. In this article I will teach you my secret to building abs; and guess what, 60 percent of this workout has nothing to [...]

Artificial Sweeteners Sabotaging Your Diet?

In the attempt to stay away from high sugar, high calorie packed beverages; many people choose to drink diet sodas.  These drinks have artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, that help cut the calories out of your diet, but are they cutting the fat? News coming from researchers at the University of Texas, San Anotonio found [...]

Keepin' It Simple For Strength And Size

Over the past few weeks many of my friends have been asking me what I think is the best workout to gain strength while adding mass to their frames. This was hard for me to answer because there are so many different workouts that work for different people; but from experience, I can say simplicity [...]

Low-Carb Sports Drinks...To Drink, Or Not To Drink

Low carbohydrate diets seem to be all the rave now a days, and manufactures have adapted.  Recently, we’ve seen many company like the makers of Gatorade, Allsport and Powerade develop sporting drink that fit into these diets, low-carb/low-calorie options of the original beverage lines, but are they good for you?  The answer is two sided.  [...]

10 Ways to Get Ready For the Beach

Whether you’re going to the beach to relax, have a fun day with family and friends, or looking for a date, you want to look your best and feel comfortable with your body.  To do so, many people get ready for “beach season” several months in advance with strict diets and workout schedules.  But if [...]

One Move for Bigger Biceps

The biceps are characterized by a “tennis ball” like muscle of the upper arm.  The function of the biceps isn’t only to move the forearm to the shoulder, but it is also responsible for supination of the forearm. Supination is a term that means rotating the forearm from a “palms-down” position to a “palms-up” position.  [...]

Eating out? 5 Rules for a Healthier Meal

It’s hard enough sticking to a diet when you’re at home or at work all day, but when you’re out with the family or friends to a nice restaurant, the menu gets your mouth watering and you want everything they have.  Before you go bananas and order, take a minute and really plan your meal; [...]

Contaminated Fruits & Vegetables; the “Dirty Dozen”

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a list each year called the “dirty dozen”.   This list contains twelve fruits and vegetables with the highest amount of pesticide residue. Using data gathered by the United States Department of Agriculture, they found several changes in the list since last year: apples are not a top of the [...]

Tag Team: Low Sodium & Activity Reduces Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, also known as Hypertension, is the leading cause of stroke and one of the leading causes of death in the U.S.  It is no secret that high salt intake can increase blood pressure, which is why the American Heart Association recommends consuming less than 1,500 mg of sodium per day.  But is [...]

Low Testosterone May Not Be Related To Old Age

It has been long believed that as men get older, their testosterone levels drop.  But is is directly related to how old someone is?  A new study demonstrates that age isn’t necessarily the cause for low testosterone. It’s more likely that a man’s testosterone levels decrease with a decline in health rather than an increase [...]

How To Make a Protein Packed Breakfast Taco

Ingredients 2 whole wheat flour tortillas 1 tablespoon low-sodium Salsa ¼ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar Cheese ½ cup liquid egg whites 2 links chopped turkey sausage (optional for more protein & flavor) Cooking Instructions Top tortillas with salsa and cheese. Heat in the microwave until the cheese is melted, about 30 seconds. Meanwhile coat a [...]