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What Is Calisthenics?

What Is Calisthenics?

At Iron Fit in San Antonio, TX, we focus on clients and ways to help them get fitter faster. One type of exercise that’s often used requires no equipment, but it does require knowing the proper form and how to organize the workouts to be the most effective. It’s the ancient art of calisthenics. Between […]


How Much Protein Do I Need Daily?

How Much Protein Do I Need Daily?

If you’ve read much about building muscles, diets or healthy eating, you’ll find a lot of high protein diets and supplements. Most of the articles and products fail to address just how much protein is necessary daily. Protein is an important macronutrient that you need on a daily basis, but you can get too much. […]


Are Multivitamins Good For You?

Are Multivitamins Good For You?

It’s not just the people in San Antonio, TX, who are spending their money on multivitamins. People across the United States spend about $12 million every year on multivitamins. Half the general population takes multivitamins and for the population over 65, that percentage goes from 50% to 70%. There are a plethora of multivitamins from […]


How To Lose Belly Fat Fast

How To Lose Belly Fat Fast

If one of the resolutions you made was to lose belly fat, that means you have to make a multi-pronged attempt to do it. It requires more than just losing weight. Belly fat is different from other types of fat, subcutaneous fat, which is just below the skin. You can pinch an inch of subcutaneous […]


Should I Be Timing My Workouts?

Should I Be Timing My Workouts?

Sometimes things you don’t realize will help you make faster progress are the most important things. At Iron Fit in San Antonio, TX, we emphasize consistency, which includes not only scheduling workouts at the same time, but also timing the workouts. Having a consistent time for your workout is a bit easier to understand. It […]


How To Start Your Fitness Journey

How To Start Your Fitness Journey

It’s that time of year when everyone has his or her own special resolution. A lot of people focus on getting healthier, losing weight and boosting their energy level. If you’re one of those who is about to start your fitness journey there are some ways to help boost the potential for success and even […]


Why Diet Is As Important As Fitness

Why Diet Is As Important As Fitness

What do you want to weigh? Do you have a health condition that a lifestyle change can help? Do you just want more energy? No matter what your fitness goals, your diet is just as important as exercising is. The two go together to help you be your best. There’s a saying, “You can’t out-exercise […]


Is Monk Fruit A Good Sugar Alternative?

Is Monk Fruit A Good Sugar Alternative?

What is monk fruit? It’s a fruit that looks like a smaller version of a watermelon and was grown by Buddhist monks for centuries. Its home is southern China and northern Thailand, which is still where most of the fruit is grown. The outside rind and seeds are removed, then it’s crushed to remove the […]


Benefits Of Lemon Water And Sea Salt

Benefits Of Lemon Water And Sea Salt

At Iron Fit in San Antonio, TX, clients are concerned about all issues that make their lifestyle better. One of the latest trends is to drink a glass of warm lemon water and pink Himalayan Sea salt every morning to get a healthier start of the day. Is this trend beneficial? Are there any dangers […]


The Connection Between Diet And Anxiety

The Connection Between Diet And Anxiety

You are what you eat. Those words are especially true when you’re talking about mental health and the role your diet plays with issues like depression, aggression or anxiety. There have been a series of studies conducted to see the effect of a healthier diet or the use of dietary supplements to reduce violence and […]