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Not everyone has the same tolerance to the caffeine in coffee or the acidity. In fact, even though it’s used as a pick-me-up, it also increases the stress hormone cortisol and that can lead to weight gain. It can over stress the adrenal system with short bursts of energy but leaving you with chronic low […]
All aspects of a healthy lifestyle are important, including healthy eating. At Iron Fit in San Antonio, Texas, we focus on the benefits of exercise and how to train your body to become the best possible you. Exercise is important for good health, but so are the other hallmarks of a healthy lifestyle, such as […]
Just working out isn’t enough to look and feel your best. You have to eat healthy, too. At Body Sculptors Personal Training in Louisville, KY, we focus on both working out and healthy eating, since you can’t out-exercise a bad diet. During the winter months, getting adequate vitamin C is important, so it’s important to […]
Dandelions are often unappreciated, but in ancient times, they were highly praised for their medicinal properties. They existed throughout history as a medicinal plant. It’s part of Chinese traditional medicine, Greek, Roman or Egyptian medicine and even came over with early settlers of America as a plant that provided both medicine, dye and food. While […]
Yoga poses have become a good way to work muscles that helps build flexibility and strength, but is still mild enough to be good recovery exercises. You can do these when you’re at home, between those tough days at the gym. One easy pose combination that will make your back feel great is the cat/cow […]
You know you want to lose weight, but haven’t been able to do it on your own, but feel a little intimidated when it comes to going to a gym. You can overcome that intimidation and get started at the gym by following a few steps. The first is to make sure you have selected […]
The best workouts for fat loss are ones that also build muscle tissue. At Iron Fit in San Antonio, TX, we focus on building muscles, since the more muscle tissue you have, the easier it is to lose weight. Muscle tissue requires more calories than fat tissue does, even when you’re not working out. That […]
There’s no one exercise that’s perfect. You need to exercise all parts of the body, plus include all types of fitness, which includes cardio, flexibility, strength and balance. If you’re simply doing cardio, like running, you’re only working the lower body muscles and getting aerobic/cardio training. All types of training are important for different health […]
A fever, runny nose, coughing and chills can be sure signs you need to take a sick day, but not all illnesses are physical. Sometimes, you feel overwhelmed and ready to scream, which is just one sign you need a mental health day. Stress and good mental health are important to your physical health. Stress […]
Whether you need your cup of coffee in the morning to get you started or have an energy drink before you workout at Iron Fit in San Antonio, Texas, a little caffeine can be helpful. A little caffeine isn’t bad, but when you ingest too much, it can have consequences. Just how much is too […]