Health

Why working out causes weight gain. (And what to do about it).

If you ask most people, they’ll tell you that working out regularly will keep them healthy and slim. But that’s only true if you work out the right way. While the experts agree that a regular workout is key to optimal health, they don’t agree about how to do it. I’m sure you’ve been there….

Exercise when sick: Should you sweat it out? Or rest and recover? |

An important question, deserving of some contemplation. One is for the person who is sick, and the other is for the person who is healthy. If you are sick: Should you try to exercise? Should you take medicine and rest? My answer to both: yes. If you are healthy: Should you exercise? Should you take…

Should you exercise when sick? [Infographic] How to make working out work for your immunity.

There’s no denying that exercise is good for your body. It’s been shown to boost your immune system and decrease the risk of health problems. But what if you’re sick? There’s a push to make working out when you’re sick work for your immunity. How? A common question I have come across recently is whether…

The Benefits of BCAAs: Are They Right for You? |

There are many health benefits of BCAAs, and they’re not just for muscle growth. BCAAs have been shown to help with fat loss, while also promoting muscle growth and leading to a more stable blood sugar. To help you decide if BCAAs are right for you, check out this article, which discusses all the benefits…

Research Review: Weight lifting improves blood pressure

To begin, it’s important to acknowledge the obvious: weight lifting improves blood pressure. This is true in a general sense, but the benefits of weight lifting apply to everyone. Weightlifting is a great way to improve overall health, which has a direct impact on our blood pressure. Weight lifting has been proven to greatly reduce…

When the scale sucks: 7 better ways to know if your nutrition plan is working. |

If you want to keep your new lifestyle clean and enjoy the health benefits that come with it, you need to know how to tell your body that it’s burning fat as fuel. If you don’t, you’ll be eating the same old crap day in and day out – and you’ll be basically sabotaging your…

Vegans vs Meat Eaters: Who’s Right? |

Vegans and meat eaters have been arguing about their diets for years, and the debate continues. Is a vegan diet healthier than a meat-eating one? Is meat to blame for all of our health problems? Is it OK to eat meat if you know where it comes from? How much is too much meat? And…

My Ugandan summer vacation |

In the summer of 2007, I spent 10 weeks in Uganda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of a program called “Mission East-West”. I was there to work with a host family and learn about their culture and what it was like to live in the parts of the world where…

[Webcast] Becoming the Ultimate Health & Fitness Professional with Dr. John Berardi and Nate Green

Today, we’re going to discuss the importance of an on-site physical examination. Depending on your job, this may seem like a small detail. But, if you’re hoping to perform at your best, you have to take the time to look at your body. It may not seem like much, but it’s an important part of…

Ultimate stress-busting workout |

It’s that time of year again. It’s time to sit back, relax and take a load of time off work. You should feel relieved all over, but you probably don’t. This is because our bodies are wired to overreact to these times and it’s not always in our best interest. In this article we will…