The Ideal Body Fat Percentage: So, What Is it?

Body fat. It’s just two words, but those words often strike fear in many of the health-conscious. When we were babies, it was OK to have a few extra rolls here and there, but scientists have found that too much fat is hard on your health by the time you have reached puberty and adulthood.… Continue reading The Ideal Body Fat Percentage: So, What Is it?

RMR and Metabolic Testing: The Benefits

Your body is the vessel that carries you through this thing we call life, and it takes some careful consideration and planning to get the most out of it. Investing in your health and yourself requires a lot no matter how you classify your exercise and nutrition regimen; you spend a lot of time making sure you are eating… Continue reading RMR and Metabolic Testing: The Benefits

Our 2019 Top Picks For Fitness, Health, & Wellness Blogs

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The year is half over and hopefully you are still on track with your fitness goals. If you are, congratulations! You’ve proven that a few (or several) changes to your daily eating habits, workout routines, and life goals can show progress. Now, if you’ve fallen off the fitness routine wagon, maybe it’s time to regroup,… Continue reading Our 2019 Top Picks For Fitness, Health, & Wellness Blogs

So, What is a VO2 Max Test and What Does it Mean?

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As a typical human being, we take in roughly 20,000 breaths each day, depending on our age, physical activity, and overall health. Your body’s ability to efficiently or inefficiently intake and process oxygen determines how easy exercise may feel and, of course, the more efficient your oxygen uptake, the better your overall cardiovascular health standing.  That’s why anyone serious about exercise and fitness should consider… Continue reading So, What is a VO2 Max Test and What Does it Mean?