What is the Body Mass Index (BMI)?

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a standardized way of determining a person’s fat levels by comparing their height and weight. It is commonly thought to measure the percentage of body fat, however, this is not the case. The index was created in the mid 1800’s by Adolphe...

The Male Ego and Male Personal Trainer

Years ago, I wrote a blog about how women have a distorted view of their body. In that blog, I told everyone that 85% of all the clients I have trained in my career have been women: 85%? Why is it so high, you may ask yourself? Why haven’t I had more male clients? Let...

Quick Fitness Tips For Your 40s

As you creep past 40, you may start thinking about how to improve your fitness help improve your health. While it may appear difficult it is not hopeless. There is no magic formula that will work for everyone, however, there are plenty of fitness tips that you can...

How Antioxidants Keep Us Healthy

Antioxidants are known for preventing certain diseases and are widely regarded as being beneficial for daily life. In essence, they protect cells in our bodies from molecules called ‘free radicals.’ It is these free radicals that cause damage to our cells which can...

The Different Types of Muscle Tissue

It’s time to revisit your high-school anatomy class. Today’s class is about the different types of muscle tissue. Muscles are made up of soft tissues that form together in patterns to create different types of muscles. Muscles are either voluntary or...