The world we live in now is filled with more environmental toxins than ever before. The consequences of this can easily be seen when we look at the amount of toxins babies are born with at this time of day. In addition to that... A study by the Environmental Working Group found an average of over two hundred chemicals and pollutants in the cord blood of newborn babies found in the Unites States (Source). For Weight Loss, Detoxing Is Key - But First Avoid Toxins! Toxins can be found almost everywhere nowadays. Many toxic chemicals can also be found many [...]

This phrase that has taken over the personal training world by storm. If it fits your macros, also known as: IIFYM. This approach has become the foundation for weight loss which most online personal training systems use when designing a meal plan. But this approach can be completely flawed and we will explain why and how. And in today’s post we’ll reveal the exact reasons. For Weight Loss: IIFYM is a dieting approach based on energy output and energy input. Most online personal training systems look at weight loss only in terms of calories. Burn more calories than you eat [...]

Water has so many incredible benefits for the body, but only if it’s clean. Unfortunately.. the water most of us have access to nowadays contains so many contaminants that it can be harmful for us. So let's take at one of the most beneficial liquids: water. Why You Should Drink Water 65-75% of our body is made up of water. The body’s water is responsible for and involved in nearly every body process including... digestion, absorption, circulation, and excretion Simply speaking: Water transports nutrients throughout the body. Replacing the water that is continually being lost through sweating and elimination is [...]

This is probably the most common question we get asked as online personal trainers. The answer to the question is that there is no specific number of reps that is best for building muscle. In fact.. besides the number of reps, there are many variables that play a much bigger role. Factors OTHER Than The Number Of Reps Workout factors besides rep range, such as: ...your diet and cardio plan... will have more of an effect on how much muscle you build. It is our job as online personal trainers to make sure you are manipulating these factors correctly to [...]

What is protein? Which type of protein is good? Do I need protein? These are all questions that beginners to working out ask themselves... The word protein is thrown around so much online nowadays, yet so few actually understand what it is and why it is needed. Protein makes up part of the structure of every cell and tissue in your body, including your muscle, internal organs, tendons, skin, hair, and nails. On average, protein comprises about 20% of your total body weight. Protein is needed for: Growth and formation of new tissue Tissue repair Regulating many metabolic pathways Fuel [...]

Social media has exploded in the last several years. With that, a lot of people have become self-proclaimed online personal trainers selling custom workout plans and meal plans to people trying to get into shape. So, what's the problem? Online personal trainers may have some sort of personal training certification BUT, Very few have the qualifications needed to make the nutritional recommendations they are making. Unless they possess a nutrition degree/certification, a certified personal trainer is not allowed to make any nutritional recommendations. Can Online Personal Training Help You Get Into Shape?   When looking for an online personal trainer [...]