Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, tea, and cacao plants. It stimulates the brain and central nervous system, boosting alertness and preventing fatigue. Athletes frequently use caffeine. Historically, it is said that the first tea was brewed in 2737 B.C. Several years later, the coffee bean was discovered by an Ethiopian shepherd who noticed…
Zuu is a relatively new workout program that has been gaining popularity in recent years. It is a high-intensity, low-impact workout that combines bodyweight movements, cardio exercises, and strength training. Zuu is designed to be a full-body workout that targets every muscle group and helps participants improve their strength, agility, flexibility, and endurance. In this…
Recently, the idea of improving one’s mental performance is gaining some attention. Why not put effort into our mental performance the same way we put effort into our physical health, right? Nootropics are thought to do just that. An ergogenic aid for the brain. Nootropics refer to any substance or dietary supplement that can enhance…
Kettlebells are a versatile and effective tool that personal trainers can use to add variety and challenge to their clients’ workouts. Incorporating kettlebells into training programs can provide a number of benefits for both personal trainers and their clients. One of the main advantages of using kettlebells is that they can be used to…
As a personal trainer, it’s important to have a wide range of exercises and workouts in your toolkit to keep your clients motivated and engaged. Engaging workout programs include TacFit training. One workout that can be especially effective for improving fitness and overall health is boxing. Boxing is a high-intensity, full-body workout that can…
Lateral hip pain is a fairly common ailment and more often than not, people are resorting to clamshells and glute stretches to deal with it. Sound familiar? But what if these common fixes for lateral hip pain can actually make it worse? Lateral hip pain is often associated with poor lateral stability of the pelvis…
Leucine has been called the “most important” amino acid because it promotes muscle growth and recovery. As an essential amino acid (EAA), leucine must be supplied through diet or supplements. Consuming a balanced ratio of EAA stimulates protein synthesis—adequate leucine intake maximizes this effect. Here are the science based best practices for integrating leucine into…
Training to “failure” has always been a hot topic in the fitness industry, with many diverging opinions and ideas that can make it hard to clarify how one should approach their training. For this reason, one of the goals of my PhD research is to help elucidate the influence of “proximity-to-failure” on muscle hypertrophy….
Claudia Micco, YogaFit Senior Mastertrainer Can an ancient mind-body and exercise practice that combines movement, meditation, and breathing help our clients with chronic pain? Yes! There is evidence that Yoga can be a helpful tool to cope with the day to day realities of chronic pain. Yoga, not unlike many exercise programs, places its emphasis…
Alexis Batrakoulis, PhD(c), MS, CSCS, CSPS, NSCA-CPT, RCPT*E; ACSM–EP, CPT, EIM II; ACE-CMES, CHC, CPT; NASM-CES, PES It is well known and evidence-based that epidemic of obesity has grown at an alarming rate among adults and children, both at Asian and worldwide level (1). If we realize the fact that this epidemic is highly associated with…
