by Casey | May 3, 2024 | Nutrition
[ad_1] Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are the foundation of any diet. These nutrients fall into a nutritional category called macronutrients, or “macros.” And if you’re in the health and fitness industry, you’ve no doubt heard...
by Casey | May 3, 2024 | Nutrition
[ad_1] This unprecedented report is a captivating analysis of the industry today—who’s working in it, how they feel about their work, and what sets the happiest, highest-earning coaches apart. We created this report to inspire and empower you.Because the world needs...
by Casey | May 3, 2024 | Nutrition
[ad_1] Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Growing up, we learn that vitamins and minerals are essential for health. (We all took those animal-shaped multis, right?) But what does that mean? What vitamins do we need, and why? How can we get the minerals our body...
by Casey | May 3, 2024 | Nutrition
[ad_1] Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Are there “good” and “bad” fats? And how much fat, exactly, should a health-conscious person strive to eat? In this article, we’ll talk all about fats, including the effects of certain fats on your health, plus how fats work...
by Casey | May 3, 2024 | Nutrition
[ad_1] Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Not all foods fit into neat macro categories. Meeting your macro goals can seem simple on paper or on an orderly spreadsheet, but in real life, it can sometimes feel more like a child’s finger painting. Finding foods that...
by Casey | May 3, 2024 | Nutrition
[ad_1] Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Health coaching goes beyond diet and exercise advice. To improve your health, a good health coach will not just consider your physical needs, but also your goals, personal preferences, and overall value system. There are...
by Casey | May 3, 2024 | Nutrition
[ad_1] Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Calorie manipulation—whether to lose weight or gain muscle—seems simple. After all, it’s just math… right? Sort of. But it’s tricky. Your body is a complex machine. In order to determine how many calories your body needs to...
by Casey | May 3, 2024 | Nutrition
[ad_1] Angela Fitch’s family history of obesity caught up to her at age 40, when she was pregnant with her first child. As a physician and obesity medicine specialist, Dr. Fitch knew the lifestyle levers to pull—and she had the financial means to yank them hard. After...
by Casey | May 2, 2024 | Fitness
[ad_1] The best kettlebell workouts also happen to be among the best at-home workouts. Why? Kettlebells have the advantage of being an extremely versatile piece of home gym equipment—even more so than dumbbells. The uneven weight distribution challenges stabilization...
by Casey | May 2, 2024 | Nutrition
[ad_1] Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD “Cargo pants are back.” This was the news that Brian St. Pierre, PN’s director of nutrition, broke when we met. (St. Pierre, a father, found this out via his 12-year-old daughter.) Why does this matter? Apparently, a certain...