With today’s technology, orthopedic surgery is becoming an increasingly more popular choice for individuals looking to address pain and dysfunction. Surgeons have become so proficient at many joint replacement surgeries that some doctors are able to perform upwards of 8 procedures a day, or even more. Though many individuals could benefit from a joint replacement, […]
Weight-Loss Surgery Better Than Diet and Exercise in Treating Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds Trial finds evidence that bariatric surgery beats lifestyle changes in resolving condition involving high blood sugar. – The study only looked at 69 people – The specific type of diet and exercises were not clarified – Exercise and diet participation was […]
It seems that every week some new health research study pops up and is read to us on the daily news. The studies that actually make news are traditionally outlandish as to get people’s attention. These studies often are poorly constructed and have misinterpreted results based on inconclusive data read to us in a headline […]
Most of my blogs give insight on how to make sustained progress for the long run. I am dedicating this blog to some quick things you can literally do right this second to improve your health. Try it and maybe you can see how easy it is to incorporate more healthy choices into your daily […]
In gyms across the nation, cardio equipment seems to be the most popular form of exercise. It follows the whole “eat less, move more” rhetoric that continues to be one of the main factors attributing to our rising obesity and diabetes statistics. As soon as the weather gets nice you will also see many individuals […]
WHAT ARE MACRONUTRIENTS? Macronutrients are nutrients that provide calories or energy. Nutrients are substances needed for growth, metabolism, and for other body functions. Since “macro” means large, macronutrients are nutrients needed in large amounts. There are three macronutrients: • Carbohydrate • Protein • Fat Carbohydrates – • Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of fuel. […]
Almost 40 years ago the Dietary Goals for the United States was established for all Americans to follow. Inconclusive scientific data were the basis for the guidelines. DRAMATIC RISE IN OBESITY AND DIABETES RATES Dietary guidelines have rarely been supported by research, with most studies being inconclusive. With guidelines that remain largely unchanged and no […]
I recently stumbled upon something that has helped me achieve success with my fitness goals. Strange enough it has been writing this very blog. When training for a meet, I have specific goals I want to achieve. I found myself beginning to write blogs describing how my competitions went ahead of time. I found that […]
Many individuals seeking a healthier diet have decided to become a vegetarian or vegan in the hopes that cutting out meat will help them lose weight, lower their blood pressure, and improve their cholesterol. Animal fats have been improperly demonized in the past, which has led many individuals to fear animal fats. These improper fears […]
Vegan/Vegetarian Diets Among many of these popular fads is the idea that cutting meat and meat products out of your diet is somehow an improvement. Meat contains many of the essential fatty acids, essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals that are needed to be a strong, lean, healthy individual. Individuals that decide not to eat […]
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"I've always made a decent effort to go to the gym on a regular basis, buts gains were minimal and losing weight was an ever increasing challenge, especially being in my 40s. I just opassed the 2 years mark with Anthony and have exceeded all expectations. I started at 220 pounds with a high perentage of body fat. I am now a lean 185 pounds. My workouts are fueled by Anthony's high level of enthusiasm. His nutritional knowledge and guidance complements his..."
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