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WHAT ARE MACRONUTRIENTS (MACROS)? PROTEINProtein is essential for building muscle and repairing damage throughout the body. It is made upof building blocks called amino acids. Some amino acids can be produced in the body and someneed to be eaten in food. Your protein intake should depend on your weight and activity. Andwhile getting in enough […]

What’s better than a New Year’s resolution? It’s called a “SMART goal.” Here’s why resolutions aren’t always ideal: They’re usually not specific enough, they’re seldom measurable, they’re only sometimes achievable, they’re often not completely relevant, and they’re rarely time-bound. In short, resolutions are generally vague. Instead, we focus on SMART goals: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant,

IT’S SCARY TO START A NEW FITNESS PROGRAM—WE ARE WITH YOU ON THAT. You’d love to find a gym that gets you real results that LAST. Though you’ve considered CrossFit, all you can think about is how long it’s been since you were “on track” and how hard it’s going to be. You’re not sure

You have to eat every day…. but what you eat, when you eat, what you drink, how you sleep, how you think, and how you move all impact your body’s response to that fuel. Today, we celebrate Amanda Kicklighter, who used small changes to make a BIG difference during our October Healthy Habits Challenge:Throughout October, Amanda

Here’s a big question in the fitness world: Do you need machines to get fit? The short answer: No. Here’s a very quick history lesson: Before the 1950s, gyms didn’t have machines, just barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells and other similar implements. And people got fit! In the ‘50s, the first machines appeared. In the beginning, they were

Let’s talk numbers! Whether you love them or loathe them, you can’t avoid numbers in life. Think about all the places they come up: speed limits, prices, phone numbers, bank accounts, appointment times and so on. (We won’t even talk about doing taxes!) Numbers are also a big deal to us. Here’s why: Numbers help

“How do I get better arms?” We get this question all the time. Sometimes it’s from people who are looking to build muscle in their biceps and triceps. Other times, people are looking to achieve better tone. We’ll answer the question for both crowds. Here are five things you can do to get the arms

With warmer weather, you have a “NEAT” chance to make even more progress toward your goals. In the fitness world, NEAT is an acronym for non-exercise activity thermogenesis. Simply: This is the energy you burn when you aren’t sleeping, eating or exercising. Think of it as the stuff you do when you aren’t training with

School is back, and so is band, football, gymnastics, CrossFit, soccer … practice! If you are like most moms you are getting pulled in a thousand different directions. Here 5 ways to keep your nutrition on track. The best part: These tips save time and keep you on track with your goals! 1. Batch Cook

Can you build strength after 40? Absolutely! Many people think that we get weaker as we get older. And it’s true that we’ll all experience some physical decline as we age.  But it’s a fact that strength can be improved at any age, and older adults who train regularly can become incredibly strong. With continued