by Glen Carrigan | Nov 5, 2018 | Exercise, Uncategorized
We all realize that fitness tends to decline with age, however we rarely ask the question – Why we lose fitness as we age??? Having a better understanding of what happens physiologically can help us delay and possibly reverse any fitness decline that happens...
by Glen Carrigan | May 21, 2018 | Exercise, Nutrition, Uncategorized
As a personal trainer I am often asked what supplements are effective for losing weight or building muscle? While there are a some supplements that can be effective at helping with these goals, today were going to focus on what to look for when choosing supplements....
by Glen Carrigan | Jul 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
It is well known that as individuals age their testosterone begins to decline. While aging is one obvious sign other physical symptoms include extra weight around the midsection, loss of muscle mass, and fat accumulating in the upper chest. Psychological indications...
by Glen Carrigan | Jan 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
We have had several individuals who have asked us about the Whole 30 program. Were going to take a look at what the program is all about, it’s effectiveness, as well as some of the pros and cons of this nutritional strategy. First it is a 30 day program in...
by Glen Carrigan | Jul 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
CALCULATING PROTEIN REQUIREMENTS Unfortunately when it comes to various nutrients, the one size fits all approach doesn’t always work. For example, a sedentary individual’s protein requirements will vary significantly from a high level athlete. So how do...
by Glen Carrigan | Jun 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
Many individuals come to us wondering why they are having difficulty losing weight. They have tried increasing their activity and have been watching their portion control – however the scale isn’t budging. While this scenario could be caused by several factors...