Calories are a unit of measurement, just like pounds. They roughly measure the amount of energy stored in food. A common mistake people make when they change their diet is falling into the trap of food quality over food quantity. In other words, the thought that eating healthy foods is
At TS Fitness, we pride ourselves in our ability to coach members through their workouts. Some exercises are easy, while some take a lot of concentration and correction. Even the coaches at TS need coaching. All trainers have gone through some form of certification process that requires knowledge of exercise
There’s no magical cure for cancer (at least not yet). The different forms of cancer affect the body in a variety of ways. Treatments are complex and specialized. Breast cancer is a prominent and well-researched form of cancer. Breast cancer receives a lot of attention from researchers because many women
You will always have an excuse to skip the gym. The way you’re feeling, an injury, not enough sleep, problems at work. One of the most-used reasons for skipping the gym is: “lack of time.” There’s no doubt that your life is busy. Work, family obligations, and commuting take hours
Strength training seems counterintuitive, particularly to beginners. The goal, over time, is to lift more weight. That’s how you get stronger. However, you can’t lift too much weight or you risk injury and burnout. Indeed, strength training is a constant balancing act. That’s a shame, because it’s so much fun
Facebook-squareInstagramTwitter-square Movember is more than the month of mustaches. It’s a month to raise awareness for some of the biggest health issues that men face: prostate cancer, testicular cancer and suicide. Exercise can help with all of these conditions in some way. While it’s not a perfect cure, it can
Intermittent fasting is a big trend in the nutrition world. There are many ways to do it, and no clear-cut rules about how long to fast and when you should eat. Some people do 20-hour fasts, allowing themselves 4 hours to eat. Others do 16-hour fasts, which gives you enough
Running in the winter is less than comfortable. Even the most hardcore runners must admit that freezing fingertips and cold ears are enough to make you question your desire to run. Sure, you can go to a gym and run on the treadmill, but that’s not nearly as satisfying or
Big gyms typically don’t allow kids to join and roam around without direct supervision. That makes sense, since many of the machines and weights are dangerous. Kids could drop something heavy on their toes, or pinch their fingers between heavy objects. To keep kids safe, they should always have adult
Facebook-squareInstagramTwitter-square The holidays are a time to enjoy yourself, slack off from work a little, and see family or friends. If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s a time of stress and decision-making. Having a clear blueprint you can stick to will help you stay on track so that you
