by admin | Oct 24, 2024 | Health, Motivation, Nutrition, Training Tips
There are numerous effects that alcohol can have on our body when we are working towards our fitness goals, whether that be fat loss or muscle gain. What you may have heard is “alcohol kills muscle protein synthesis”, which is true, to a degree. Drinking more than 4...
by Meika Surgenor | Aug 28, 2024 | Health, Motivation, Nutrition, Training Tips
Your food is your fuel! It is important to feed your body the proper food so you can function at your best. Before your workout: Eat your carbs! Carbohydrates are the body’s main fuel source. They are also the quickest form of energy. As soon as they are...
by Meika Surgenor | Aug 15, 2024 | Health, Motivation, Nutrition, Training Tips
Something I often hear is women being afraid to lift weights due to a fear of looking “bulky” or “like a man”. This is simply not how it works. There are a few differences why: The media has given us a misconception about what a woman’s body looks...
by Meika Surgenor | Aug 8, 2024 | Health, Motivation, Nutrition, Supplements
This is something I hear all too much. It’s super common, and there is science on why. Multiple components make up the total amount of calories we burn per day. For starters, our basic metabolic rate is the number of calories that are burned per day by just resting!...
by Meika Surgenor | Jul 17, 2024 | Health, Nutrition, Supplements, Training Tips
Maybe! Experts estimate that one-quarter of female athletes are iron deficient. According to one study, 36% of female and 6% of male participants were iron deficient. Those most at risk are women who have periods, especially heavy ones, women who are pregnant...
by Meika Surgenor | Jul 11, 2024 | Health, Motivation, Nutrition, Training Tips
Can’t make it to the gym today? Wanting to try something new? Here are 3 different levels of an at home workout you can give a try that will actually work! Plus, a bonus legs workout you can try too! Level 1: 30sec on / 30 sec off Mountain climbers Plank climb...
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