I get asked a lot of questions about weight training. Most questions don’t require a full article to answer. So, I decided to publish a “frequently asked questions” post with many of those questions. I hope you find it helpful. You can also get free access to many training tips … Keep reading…
When someone asks you about a natural health product you haven’t heard of, what is your gut response? For many years, mine was, “If I haven’t heard of it, it must not be that good.” I thought I knew of all the natural products that actually worked. My ego often … Keep reading…
What makes a multivitamin a “high-quality multivitamin?” Why is there such a big difference in price between what your healthcare practitioner recommends, and what you find in retail stores? Why do you even need a multivitamin? Clients and VIGOR Training members have asked me these questions numerous times. I’ll provide … Keep reading…
Do you supplement with 2000-5000 International Units (IU) of vitamin D each day? Or, do you use your lunch hour to lie in the sun in just a loincloth? If not, you’re likely low in vitamin D. More than half of the world’s population is deficient in vitamin D, and … Keep reading…
Exercise produces free radicals, and antioxidants combat free radicals. So, you should load up on antioxidants before exercise, right? Wrong! Here’s why.
Though most people know fish oil is an important supplement to use each day, surprisingly, few people take it consistently. I’ve even been surprised by how few of my nutrition coaching clients use it regularly when we connect for our first session. It is often advertised for its heart health benefits, but … Keep reading…
Amidst all the supplements that are just marketing hype, are there some that actually help you build muscle? What is the best muscle-building, strength-supporting supplement? The supplement industry is filled with bunk products, empty promises, and companies hoping to find the next sucker looking for a shortcut. Inevitably, those products get … Keep reading…
Guys can be pretty stubborn when it comes to their health. They often ignore signs and symptoms until their bodies break down or they’re diagnosed with a disease. It doesn’t need to be that way. You don’t have to be the guy who spends the second half of his life … Keep reading…
Digestive enzymes might be the most overlooked, underappreciated part of a good nutrition plan. Even the healthiest diet does little if you don’t have good digestive health. Unfortunately, most people don’t think about using them unless they have issues with their gut health. As you’ll see, they’re essential for more … Keep reading…
What are amino acids? How do they work? Why are they so important to your health and fitness? Why are they so important as you age? Your body consists of about 60% water. If you remove the water, about half of what remains would be made of protein. Amino acids … Keep reading…