Here’s a simple list of habits you can initiate right now to get leaner: Cut your sugar intake: Be sure to look for hidden sugars in convenience foods. Speaking of convenience… minimize convenience foods. Replace some starches with protein: Whether it’s meat or vegetarian based ...
I promise to only get slightly technical in this piece… here we go! The Difference Between Type I and II Diabetes Diabetes is classified as either type I or type II and is a disorder in which the body cannot metabolize glucose. Type I, also known...
You’re athletic performance has gone down hill; you’re tired all of the time and common injuries keep reoccurring! Does this sound familiar? One possibility (not to rule out any possible medical problems) is training too hard or too often, better known as overtraining....
It’s that time again for the almighty new years resolution and because a fitness resolution ranks so highly in our society, it’s only appropriate to discuss what it takes. Many of us have a goal in mind of where we would like to be...
This seems like an old and tired subject, but I can’t stress enough the importance of strength training for the general public and sport performance training for the athlete. A well-conditioned body is better prepared to handle the physical and mental stresses that daily living...
Those of you interested in taking your cardiovascular training to another level and making it more efficient, read on. This method is not for everyone, but it is very effective for those of us with minimal time for exercising as well as on-ice athletes. It’s...
I’m constantly being asked questions regarding proper amounts of carbohydrates (CHO) and protein. I’ve already discussed protein in a previous issue, so allow me to move on to CHO’s. There are several approaches to the regulation of CHO metabolism: one is the healthy way, one...
The word cholesterol has become a common buzzword in our current society. Before we disclose to our friends or coworkers the results of our recent cholesterol testing, let’s first take a closer look at this buzzword. As we well know, cholesterol is made up of...
It recently occurred to me that many of the athletes are not working on their flexibility as frequently as they should. Flexibility is often an overlooked aspect of training for a sport, especially if it is not team oriented. Stretching is actually very important; primarily...