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Bad Day Workout – (My Fitness Journey – Vertex Fitness Diary 5) I had a terrible day yesterday. I was ready for a “Bad Day Workout”. It started with a doctor’s appointment. I had to get routine blood work done,...
Lentils – The Underrated Protein Powerhouse Lentils, the unsung hero of protein-packed food, is a delicious source of inexpensive nourishment. This tiny pulse seed, found in various colors, is a nutritional powerhouse that’s been used as a dietary staple worldwide...
Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips For Cereals Healthy grocery shopping for Cereal: What used to be just a kid’s meal is now America’s favorite breakfast. And it makes sense. Cold cereal makes for a fast, easy, and inexpensive meal or a...
Strength Training Can Improve Quality of Life for The Older Population This month, we have a triple-play on the health awareness front: May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, Older Americans Month, AND Arthritis Awareness Month. That’s a lot...
Building Strength for Everyday Activities – (My Fitness Journey – Vertex Fitness Diary 4) Since I’ve begun working out regularly at Vertex Fitness, I’ve been building strength and watching my body change. It isn’t always in the way that I...
The Mental Health Exercise Connection May is a month of observance for Mental Health Awareness, so I’d like to talk about all of the ways that exercise, including a resistance strength training regimen with a qualified personal trainer, can benefit...
Should You Rethink Your Meal Timing for Weight Loss? We have all heard the age-old weight loss advice to eat less and exercise more. But a number of recent studies suggest that the key to dieting success is not just...
The Resistance Exercise Conference – Exercise and Arthur Jones I recently had the opportunity to attend the Resistance Exercise Conference over April 7th and 8th at the JW Marriott in Minneapolis, Minnesota, hosted by Discover Strength. We had a fantastic...
How to Avoid an Exercise Mistake One of the best reasons to seek out a personal trainer to aid you in your fitness regimen is to have a professional to guide you in the gym and avoid hurting yourself. But...
To Macro Or Not: Should You Track Your Macronutrient Intake? As if counting calories isn’t stressful enough, there’s a diet trend that’s gaining popularity among Cross Fitters, bodybuilders, models and social media enthusiasts seeking a leaner physique, tracking your macronutrient...