Have Lofty Career Goals? Fitness Can Get You There Faster

Reading Time: 4 minutesExercise is good for more than just improving your health and your waistline. In fact, regular exercise is what’s known as a “keystone habit,” meaning the benefits extend far beyond the physical ones. Exercise has been shown to improve mood and brain power too.1,2 In addition to the physical and mental benefits of exercise, did you…

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[Podcast] Increase Motivation and Adherence With Morning Workouts

Reading Time: < 1 minuteI was stuck in the car on the way to Toronto this past weekend, and with no service on my phone I thought what better way to spend my time then record some new content! Let me start by saying that any time you can complete your workouts is going to be beneficial. If you…

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[Video] Insider Look At Alex’s Online Fitness Coaching ‘Strategy Sessions’

Reading Time: < 1 minuteI’ve recently entered the online fitness coaching market. However, unlike many online personal trainers, I don’t only provide workout templates and nutrition plans. I create custom workout plans based on the needs and lifestyle of the client, I track nutrition via food logs online, and most importantly I complete 20-min Facetime “strategy sessions” with every…

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Fitness Secrets Revealed: Why Is Fitness Easier For Some Than Others?

Reading Time: 7 minutesWhy does fitness seem to be easier for some than others? Find out the truth in this article!

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Does Caffeine Boost Exercise Performance?

Reading Time: 3 minutesCaffeine is the most widely used drug, with 90% of U.S. adults consuming at least one caffeinated meal or beverage every day. Many people use caffeine to help stay awake in the early hours of the morning, or to help stay focused when their attention starts drifting at work. Caffeine is a stimulant, which means…

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Chess, Not Checkers: Long-Term Thinkers Make Healthier Choices

Reading Time: 3 minutesWe’re faced with a tough choice: To eat the cookie or not to eat the cookie. Part of us is aware that we shouldn’t because it is not conducive to our fitness goals, but another part just wants to taste the deliciousness and experience the enjoyment it brings us in the moment. Alas, you give…

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6 Tips For Surviving The Holiday Party Season

Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s that time of year when everyone begins to gather to celebrate the holiday season. This means a lot of fun and laughs with friends and coworkers, but also parties and potlucks full of unhealthy junk foods. Follow these six tips to help you enjoy your holiday parties, without overindulging. Eat beforehand. Eat a good meal…

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How NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” Got It Wrong: Why Successful Weight Loss Is Within Your Control

Reading Time: 9 minutesOne study suggests that long-term weight loss might not be possible. But, are they sharing the whole story?

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2 Tricks to Immediately & Mindlessly Reduce Calorie Consumption

Reading Time: 2 minutesYour kitchen is a powerful place. It houses all of the food that you will eat, or that may tempt you. In your kitchen you will develop good eating habits conducive to good health, or just the opposite (like mindlessly eating handfuls of cereal out of the box in front of the cupboard). A new…

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Are Your Friends Making You Fat?

Reading Time: 2 minutesThere is an often unrecognized force that has a profound effect on your fitness and health progress: your social network. Studies have shown that our social network consisting of friends, colleagues, acquaintances, and family members influence the adoption of certain health behaviors, or lack thereof, by affecting what behaviors we view as normal.1,2 This is…

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5 Steps to Successful Weight Loss

Reading Time: 9 minutesTired of spinning your wheels when it comes to weight loss? Follow these 5 steps to see permanent success.

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The Truth About Fad Diets

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhy are fad diets so pervasive and appealing? How you can identify when you’re being sold on false promise? This article highlights the commonalities of many fad diets, and how to steer clear.

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