By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS The word conviction means “to hold a strong belief or opinion” and in this case, people must have a strong belief that a lifestyle change will help and transform their life for the better.
Kidney Health and Excessive Weight Gain
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Research suggests that excessive weight gain and obesity are related to increases in kidney (renal) disease and sometimes kidney failure due to lack of blood flow.
A cup of coffee to enhance exercise? Drink up!
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Research found that caffeine and caffeine-matched coffee can boost energy and improve aerobic exercise performance when consumed one hour prior to exercise.
What is dietary nitrate? Can it improve my blood pressure?
By Gabe Sanders, Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Nitrates can provide a natural way to boost biological available nitric oxide in the human body, which can have a beneficial effect on blood pressure and vascular health.
Does Minimum Exercise Result in Optimal Health? Not Really!
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends 150 minutes of moderately intense activity every week. This amount of exercise can help you, but will it optimize your health?
Moderate-Vigorous Physical Activity is Best! But What Is It?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS According to recent research and other physical activity promotion experts, moderate-vigorous physical activity is the most ideal form of activity to enhance physical fitness and overall health.
Exercise or Diet to Override Insulin Sensitivity?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Many health professionals are frequently asked by patients and clients if exercise is the key component to overriding insulin sensitivity, or if the diet is more of a major factor?
Count Your High Intensity Points, Number of Minutes!
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an effective form of exercise that can yield very positive health and body composition results.
Start your day off with control!
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Because the long-term goal of changing behavior can seem overwhelming, it is advisable to focus on the now. This means to treat every disruption as if it is the first disruption of the day.