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When it comes to fitness, nothing makes me scratch my head more than the topic of metabolism. Did you know that you can raise your metabolism by drinking apple juice first thing in the morning? [...]

The supplement industry is big business. In 1994, the federal government basically let the reigns go on the supplement business, and since then, weight loss pills and magic potions have dominated [...]

I’m all for making exercise more difficult.  In fact, that’s what many people fail to realize about getting in shape is that everything tends to get more difficult. You do more work, get less [...]

Training is great for you, but like everything else, things need to be taken in moderation.  Exercise is a stress, and too much of that stress can wreak havoc on your body. For those who train [...]

I’m sitting on the couch writing out this blog post and it’s minus 4 degrees out. Now, I grew up in Michigan, and I use to spend my winter outside playing endless hours of pond hockey but I just [...]

Most people get their energy from carbohydrates.  They’re cheap, convenient, and for a lot of people, they have too many cravings from carbohydrates to not include them in the diet.  Anytime you [...]

Strength training for women is a popular topic these days. Within the world of strength coaches, personal trainers, and hardcore gym junkies, it’s been known for decades that women need to [...]

Anytime we here at UEFP provide weight loss tips we like to go into great detail. We cite sources, explain scientific principles, and base our advice of practical experience with our clients. [...]

Years ago I attended a conference in San Diego, California. Amongst the great speakers were several trainers that I met. To my surprise, many of these trainers made a great living as a strength [...]

The fitness nerd in me loves watching football. Just ask my wife – she strategically makes plans on the weekend to limit my football intake. This is a good thing, because I would probably get [...]