Fact 1 Glucose and Carbohydrates are different things – Many healthcare professionals simply do not understand the difference between the Macro-nutrient: Carbohydrates, and the body’s form of energy storage: Glucose. The body needs glucose to survive, NOT carbohydrates. The body derives glucose from any food you eat. Anybody trying to improve their blood sugar and […]
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With type II diabetes at an all-time high, and numbers expected to increase to 66 percent of the U.S. population suffering from the disease by the year 2040, it is pivotal that we better understand just what is necessary to make improvements with this growing epidemic. The problem is not only that the average American […]
So the holidays are here, and it’s time to cook delicious food for yourself and family. Unfortunately most holiday dishes are not designed to support weight loss and body composition goals. Here are some recipe variations you can use to help maintain and continue to achieve success with your weight and body composition throughout the […]
It is common knowledge that “fad diets” just don’t work, right? The reason for this is that a “fad diet” normally refers to a plan that is relatively extreme and cannot be sustained long term. It is true that this is neither an efficient nor an effective way to go about nutrition for the general […]
No matter what your goals are, your nutrition will play a valuable role in your success. Many individuals have different goals such as getting as lean as possible, getting bigger and stronger, and getting healthier. Most people are searching for some combination of these goals along with some other specific goals such as a sport […]
1.) Warm-up – Everyone seems to know the benefits of warming up, yet it is amazing the amount of people who either don’t do it or put minimal effort into it. On the other hand you have individuals that will jog on the treadmill for 20 minutes for their warm-up which is both inefficient and […]
While working in the fitness industry over the past several years, I continue to be hammered for advice by all types of individuals seeking different things. When it pertains specifically to fitness and nutrition goals the topic usually revolves around the latest trends that the individual has heard of. I always view that my job […]
With all of the great research and information out there, why is it that the majority of “experts” adopt the simplistic good vs. bad rating system in regards to fitness and nutrition. It is hard to have an intelligent conversation about the latest science and research when most individuals you speak to just attach a […]
Good information about nutrition and training is all over the place, still there are some misnomers that exist that have me completely dumbfounded. I don’t know where these tidbits of false information came from, but for some reason I hear them way too much. Some of these are so simple, yet they have to be […]
Much has been researched and written about in regards to improving the health and function of your gut. This is a brief synapsis of all the information I have read and studied over the past years in the topic of improving “gut” health. The health of your gut is extremely important in order to help […]
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"I first met Anthony while he was doing his internship at Physical Therapy for my back injury. He took me under his wing and worked hard for two months to strengthen my back. Anthony helped me realize that I would be prone to more injuries if I didn't concentrate on strengthening my core. Thus after Therapy I joined The Campo Team.
My initial goal was to lose weight and gain strength, 5 months..."