Carbohydrates are the most important fuels during exercise at intensities above 65 percent of maximum effort. Unfortunately, consuming high carbohydrate diets might trigger weight gain and obesity. Cycling carb intake (carb-cycling) is a nutritional technique that promotesfat loss without decreasing performance. Carb-cycling refers to training when glycogen-depleted to improve fatty acid oxidation (burning fat calories […]

Have you bought into the story line that a moderate-to-low intensity workout approach is best for burning off body fat? Many people feature a low or moderate intensity workout to target body fat. There is no doubt that lower intensity workouts burn body fat. As personal trainer Peter Neilsen points out, “To facilitate the loss […]

It all started January 2014— you were determined to finally reach your weight-loss goals once and for all! You embarked on a fitness and nutritional plan, and here we are seven months into the new year. Some of you who have followed such a plan may find that you’ve had little to no progress. If you find yourself […]

As a part of my home workouts, I love TRX suspension training! If you are like me and do most or all your workouts at home, I highly recommend adding the TRX strap to your home gym. You can get in a full-body workout with these simple yet effective straps. I also love that no matter where you […]