As a fitness expert with decades of experience, the women’s fitness myths flying around the media drive me crazy. I thought it would be fun (and useful!) to take you through some of the most common fitness myths, and give you the real answers. I’m Chris Freytag, a certified personal trainer and health coach. I […]
Being married to a psychologist has it’s disadvantages: I have to talk about my feelings. All of the time There are some perks, however. Most of what “drains” me as a coach isn’t so much the x’s and o’s of writing programs or the ability to figure our what may be the root cause of […]
Carbohydrates, along with protein and fat, are vital macronutrients that give the body energy for overall health. While too many refined carbs can cause weight gain and health issues, the problem is not the carbs themselves but how much and what kind you eat. That’s why carb cycling, a new dietary approach, involves alternating between […]
Your target heart rate zone—the range of heartbeats per minute you should aim for while exercising—can boost cardiovascular health, increase calorie burning, and make your workouts more effective and efficient. Everyone loves a good heart-pumping workout—but are you pushing yourself too hard? Or maybe not hard enough? Monitoring your heart rate during exercise is essential […]
Engaging in severe calorie restriction for rapid weight loss has long been a conventional dieting trend. However, such an approach is not sustainable in the long term, as the human body is not designed for prolonged restriction. Therefore, people are exploring a new post-diet eating strategy known as reverse dieting to achieve their desired physique […]