A lot of controversy surrounds this Fitness topic, the BMI. It is still commonly used by most health care professionals but has been greatly criticized by many fitness professionals. So what exactly is the BMI and what does it measure? And why is it so controversial? Let’s examine this popular topic in more detail.
Simply put, the [...]
Cholesterol Numbers Explained
With last month’s blood pressure discussion in mind, let’s talk about cholesterol numbers. Cholesterol numbers have gotten a lot of attention over the years and many people are concerned.
But what exactly is Cholesterol? What is its purpose? And how do you keep it in check?
In simple terms, cholesterol is nothing more than a [...]
Understanding the link between our daily moods and the foods we eat
Did you notice that people show rude behavior and are in bad moods much more frequently than 20 years ago?
Two reasons come to mind immediately: our lives have gotten more stressful and jam-packed with obligations, and our eating habits have given way to convenience [...]
Aside from running my own Personal Training business, I also work part-time for a small community fitness center. Working for myself, I can choose the type of clients I want to work with based on personality compatibility and their desire to succeed. At my job, I unfortunately do not get to make that choice.
Yesterday, a [...]
Blood Pressure Range
Definition: Blood Pressure is the force exerted by the heart to pump blood through arteries, expressed in mm Hg. The systolic pressure (first/top number) represents the pressure produced when the heart beats. The diastolic pressure (second/bottom number) is the pressure in the arteries while the heart is filling and resting between beats.
In order [...]
