Research can provide important information to health and fitness professionals, but trying to keep up with it all can be overwhelming! Not to worry, I’ve done the legwork for you. Here are some current and not-so-current findings that I think you’ll find interesting. CURRENT RESEARCH Sleep in a Cave “These results demonstrate that a single…
One aspect of a meal that you can’t appreciate in a photo is taste. Today’s salad was crazy good! Each bite was unique and had so much flavour, and the fresh “rainbow-coloured” ingredients were chock-full of macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat), micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants), and fiber. Some “meatheads” suggest that salads are…
If you’ve read my book Lean and Mean, you’ll know that I’m a big fan of leftover dinner for breakfast and lunch. You make enough at night to carry you through two more meals the following day. It’s a convenient way to prepare your meals and stay on track. There’ll be the odd time, however,…
I never truly grasped how devastating type 2 diabetes could be until I witnessed it take the life of a client. The diabetes I saw had absolutely no mercy. It unleashed a relentless, vicious attack. My client endured three leg amputations, glaucoma, Parkinson’s disease, and was on regular dialysis. Toward the end, he was confined…
You should set your alarm not only to wake up in the morning but also to go to bed at night. Going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day helps regulate your body clock, optimizing your energy levels, recovery from training, and overall health. Of course, life happens—you won’t always get…
If you’re a law enforcement officer, proper hydration is imperative. Even a slight state of dehydration can “impair” your ability to think and perform. Dehydration can occur in less than 10 minutes and may cause muscle cramps, unnecessary fatigue, diminished strength, and can affect your performance under fire. Even at 1% dehydration, you lose much…
It’s hard to settle for less when you’ve had the best. The same way a great personal trainer sets the bar high with professionalism, knowledge, and results, high-quality food makes it tough to go back to the standard fare. My wife and I have been using Brooker’s Natural Meats for years, and I have to…
Toxic overload can have a huge impact on your energy, digestion, joint health, and overall well-being. While there are many diagnostic tests available, here’s a simple and inexpensive self-assessment you can do right now. I first learned this method from Dr. Abbas Qutab after attending his lecture in 2008. Just answer the following questions to…
In his How to Eat, Move, and Be Healthy! presentation, Paul Chek mentions that the average medical doctor dies 10 years younger than their average patient. He goes on to suggest that every healthcare practitioner, including personal trainers and nutritionists, should be able to consult professionally in their underwear! In other words, they should practice…
My eldest client is 87 years young, and I’ve had the privilege of training her twice a week since 1998. When we first met, she was showing early signs of osteopenia, and her doctor recommended weight-bearing exercise. I got the call, and since then, bone health has never been an issue for her. She’s thriving…