by Brent | May 20, 2016 | Exercise, Health, Personal Training
In the U.S., one person dies from stroke every four minutes and it is the 5th leading cause of death.(1) Nearly 800,000 Americans have had a stroke.(2) That means that you probably know someone who has had one. As you start to think about those you know...
by Brent | May 18, 2016 | Exercise, Health, pregnancy, Wellness
Do your legs feel swollen, puffy or heavy? This could be attributed to the fact that during pregnancy, you are likely to produce 50 percent more blood and fluids to meet the needs of your growing baby.(2) 50% seems like a lot-so let’s take a look...
by Brent | May 13, 2016 | Exercise, Health
Tuesday May 17th is World Hypertension Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness for hypertension or high blood pressure. The theme for 2016 is “Know Your Numbers” and they want you to make sure you get your blood pressure checked!...
by Brent | Feb 6, 2015 | Exercise
Have you ever had a heart attack? Do you know anyone that has? Chances are that you do. 2,200 Americans die from heart disease every day. That is absurd and disturbing! February is American Heart Health Month, aimed to raise awareness...
by Brent | Nov 22, 2013 | Nutrition
I have quite a few clients that have chosen to follow a vegetarian diet and each one has their reasons. Some common misconceptions of a vegetarian or vegan diet are that you only eat salad and you have a free pass to load up on carbohydrates. This is not the...