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What is the Keto Diet, and Does It Work?

The ketogenic diet is catching attention across the country, but there’s a lot of confusion about what it can deliver. In our previous article on the history of the keto diet, we walked you through the origins of this eating plan and disclosed the diet’s early use as a treatment for epilepsy. In this article, we’ll […]

12 Tips to Get Beach Body Ready

Summer cannot get here soon enough! All the months spent indoors, waiting for the warm weather will finally be worth it when you bust out the swimming suit. If the thought of wearing a bikini has you nervous, there is still time to get beach body ready! Don’t worry, we’re not talking about extreme, unsafe […]

What are Macronutrients? Everything You Need to Know. Macronutrients Explained In A Simple To Understand Way

If you’ve been in the fitness community for any amount of time, you’ve likely heard about macros.  Understanding macronutrients and about your personal nutritional requirements will make a difference in your own health journey.  In this article we’ll explore what macros are, how to know if you’re getting in the right ratios and the best foods […]

Closed Chain Exercise For Legs and Knees

One interesting idea in exercise and rehabilitation divides exercises into closed chain and open chain. Chains are links of body parts, such as foot, ankle, knee, and hip during walking. In a closed chain the end of the chain farthest from the body is fixed, such as a squat where your feet are fixed and the […]

Factors Affecting Muscular Strength

I am often asked why one person develops strength and muscle faster than another when he or she is performing the same exercises and following a similar strength training workout program. Many people feel that they must be doing something wrong because they aren’t getting the same results, muscular strength, or muscular development as another […]