Fitness

Muscles Want Protein, Not Carbs

If you’re an athlete who leans toward strenuous workouts, whether you pound the pavement or fly down black diamond ski slopes, it is time to tweak your recovery, sports nutritionists say. The long-held belief from the late 1960s encouraging avid … Continue reading

Yoga for Your Computer Wrists

We all spend too much time on our computers or texting on our cell phones. But since the likelihood of us clocking less hours on our cell phone or laptops is probably not going to change in the near future, … Continue reading

Burning Calories is Child’s Play

Do you ever envy your children’s endless energy to run, jump, skip and play? As the spring weather starts to warm, take advantage of all the calorie-burning ability of their favorite games. You’ll get some quality playtime with the kids, … Continue reading

How to Train Legs, Part I

Steve Hanson has been studying health, fitness, and nutrition since 1996. While he now works as a software engineer and web developer, Steve spent several years as a personal trainer and sport nutritionist in southern NH. Steve runs a blog … Continue reading

Biggest Loser Casting New Trainers

Looks like the contestants won’t be the only new faces at the Biggest Loser ranch in season eight. NBC has announced it is looking for certified personal trainers who “are ready to change someone’s life forever.” No word yet on … Continue reading