Katherina ColstonOct 4, 20212 minUsing Self-Massage Tools Have you tried self-massage tools? They are relatively inexpensive and can help prevent or treat pain or imbalances in your body. While...
Katherina ColstonOct 17, 20182 minBlueberries & Cottage Cheese CrepesBlueberry Crepes Ingredients Crêpe Batter 1 cup oat flour 2 TBS Stevia 1/4 tsp salt 1 large egg 1 cup low-fat milk ¼ cup water 1 TBS...
Katherina ColstonMar 28, 20181 min10 Things to Know About Fat and ExerciseFat is not a four-letter word, although many still consider it a dirty word when it comes to nutrition, fitness and exercise. Those who...
Katherina ColstonFeb 2, 20181 minWorkout Nutrition Illustrated. [Infographic] What to eat before, during, and after exercise.We all know that what you eat is important. But so is when you eat, especially if you’re active. That’s why, in this workout nutrition...
Katherina ColstonJan 27, 20181 minBreaking Down Fitness MythsFitness myths typically start with a grain of misunderstanding and spiral into “how to” guidance with wildly questionable rationales and...
NutritionActionDec 13, 20171 minWhich Alcohol Packs The Most…and Least…CaloriesStartFragment If you’re going to order a drink with dinner, which does less damage: wine, beer, or a cocktail? Any alcohol is empty...
Katherina ColstonNov 23, 20171 minThe Secret Foods Dietitians Eat to Stay Fit and HealthyEver wondered what foods dietitians rely on for staying healthy? While some experts love particular foods for their flavor profile,...
Katherina ColstonNov 8, 20171 minBroccoli & Feta Crustless MuffinsIngredients 2 Cups Finely Chopped Broccoli 1 Red Pepper Finely Sliced 8 Eggs - 6 whites + 2 whole 8 Oz President Fat Free Feta Cheese...
Katherina ColstonSep 12, 20171 minMicronutrients VS. Macronutrients - What They Are And Why They MatterIf you’re in the fitness world, you’ve probably heard of micro and macronutrients. Gym culture is especially obsessed with macros. But...
Katherina ColstonAug 23, 20171 minFitness Tools And CalculatorsACE Fit offers a number of free tools and calculators to help you determine everything from your body mass index (BMI) to your target...
by Roger Vaughan, MS and Len Kravitz, PhDAug 19, 20171 minCarbohydrate Intake for Endurance Training: Redefining Traditional ViewsNutrition is emerging as an essential preparation component for everybody from novice exercisers to Olympic competitors. The most common...
Katherina ColstonJul 6, 20171 minBanana & Blueberries MuffinsIngredients - 2 ripe bananas mashed - 12 egg whites - 1/2 cup almond flour - 1/2 cup flax seed flour - 1/4 cup dried blueberries or...
Katherina ColstonJun 29, 20171 minIs It Better to Exercise on an Empty Stomach?It turns out there may be something to the gym floor “bro science” of exercising on an empty stomach to fire up that coveted fat-burning...
Katherina ColstonJun 29, 20171 minThe Physiology of Fat LossFrom the fat cell to the fat furnace, find out exactly what causes the body to burn fat and find out why fat may seem like the enemy of...
Katherina ColstonJun 25, 20171 minBreathing Exercises to Reduce StressTo effectively combat stress, we must activate the body's parasympathetic nervous system, which is known as the relaxation response. The...
Katherina ColstonJun 25, 20171 minFight Aging by Training the BrainAdding mental exercises to physical training can go a long way toward helping people age gracefully. Research backs this up. Because the...
Katherina ColstonJun 25, 20171 minNutrition by the Handful: An Alternative to Counting CaloriesWhile calories do count, it has become clear that counting them won’t help most people over the long term. However, we still want clients...
Katherina ColstonJun 25, 20171 minFunctional Fitness for PregnancyA woman’s body will change more in 9 months of pregnancy than a man’s will in his lifetime—and she needs an exercise program to match the...
by Matthew Kadey, MS, RDJun 25, 20171 minHealthy Bones and Plant-Driven DietsMany people embracing a more plant–based diet worry they’re setting themselves up for nutritional shortfalls that will weaken their...
Katherina ColstonJun 25, 20171 minSample Class: Functional Strength for Older AdultsBaby Boomers are constantly bombarded with promises to lift, tighten and rejuvenate their bodies and “turn back the clock.” Truthfully,...