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More Important Than Strength Training? You probably know that I am a little biased towards strength training. This is not only something I love to do, but I understand the massive health benefits from a regular strength routine. If everyone in the US participated in minimum recommended amounts of strength training, I believe healthcare would […]

I recently had a client let me know that they had to stop taking creatine because they had blood work done and their creatinine levels were high. I’m a big proponent of creatine but this is a topic that has been coming up often. Creatine and creatinine are two different things. They are related, but […]

You are probably well aware that you need to get enough protein in your diet for optimal health.  As easy as that is to understand, there are of course many things that may make it more complicated.  We hear discussions on things like animal vs plant proteins, incomplete vs complete proteins, or essential vs nonessential […]

The Best Way To Get Stronger Bones Exercise and nutrition can obviously have profound effects on longevity.  Modern medicine has helped increase average life expectancy, but our goal should not be just live longer, but to thrive as we age. The goal for each of us should be to be functional and to avoid common […]

Is Sugar Really Bad For You? This is not the first time I’ve talked about sugar, and unfortunately, it won’t be the last. Many people mistakenly believe that all sugar is bad and leads to diabetes, heart disease, or other metabolic conditions, based on faulty reasoning. The real issues often stem from terminology. If we […]

The Brain Boosting Effects of Exercise If you have every had a friend or love one experience dementia or other cognitive health issues, you know how hard it is to see the person you once  knew disappear.  This is a scary thing to go through and think about. There are many things you can do […]

Do you live and die by the number you see when you step on the scale?  Do you feel amazing when the number drops down lower than it normally sits or get depressed when you see it start to creep up? Unfortunately many have strong emotions when stepping on the scale both negative and positive.  […]

I am often asked about nutritional advice and tips from clients, and my response is often not what people think. As I am sure you know, there are a number of different areas of nutrition you can focus on and thousands of tips I can give you.  One of the big things I have learned […]

Ok it is that time of year.  I know I talk about this every year, but I think it is important to hear.  January is approaching fast, and many are starting to set their resolutions. We all know the stats.  Most people will not hit their goals they set.  That doesn’t mean New Year’s Resolutions […]