There’s a lot of back and forth when it comes to nutrition. Some experts say one thing, while others say another. Fad diets cycle in and out of popularity, while food scientists continue concocting ever more sophisticated ways to tempt us into buying foods that may taste good, but don’t do us much good. When […]
If there’s ever a time of year when many of us give up and give in – to the food, the drinks, the season as a whole – it’s December. After all, with a shiny new year just around the corner, we see this as a time for indulging, which all too often becomes overindulging. If fitness […]
When people talk about losing weight and getting fit, they’re usually referring to losing body fat. A key factor in burning fat is a robust metabolism, which is what turns calories into energy in our bodies. Our metabolisms are unique, affected by things like gender, age and heredity. A slower metabolism means calories aren’t expended […]
Staying motivated is one thing, but it’s all those treats and rich meals that can really impact our fitness over the holiday season. So how can you avoid over-indulging (and regretting it later)? Try these four tips for enjoying sensible holiday eating. Be Active in the Kitchen By preparing a dish that meets your nutritional […]
From our internet connection to our emails and text messages, we live in a society that expects immediate results. That’s why get-fit-quick pills and shakes are a billion-dollar industry. The trainers here at Framework Personal Training in Reno know that there is no quick fix when it comes to improving your health and fitness. But […]
We’ve written before about the importance of nutrition when it comes to not only being healthy, but a critical element of successful weight loss. But it’s not unusual for a personal training client to commit to fitness, to work exceptionally hard in the gym, to show up two, three, four times every week, and then […]
This post is the last in our recent nutrition series. We recommend reading the first, second and third and fourth installments first: How Important is Nutrition to Exercise and Your Health; Planning your Nutrition? Start Here; Macronutrient Calculations – Where to Begin and Calculating Macros for Weight Loss and Gain. If you’ve been following our […]
This post is part of our nutrition series. We recommend reading the first, second and third installments first: How Important is Nutrition to Exercise and Your Health; Planning your Nutrition? Start Here; and Macronutrient Calculations – Where to Begin. The rule of thumb for weight gain or weight lose is a change of 3500 calories […]
This post is part of our nutrition series. Read the first installment, How Important is Nutrition to Exercise and Your Health, now. When you are in the midst of creating a fitter and healthier you, planning your nutrition is a must. If you follow the fitness trends when it comes to nutrition, you are aware of […]
I have been working as a fitness trainer for twenty years. I must admit I have come to look at my job position as less of a trainer, and more of a health practitioner. I realize now more than ever the importance of nutrition – and the consequences of the lack thereof. When I look […]