The role of carbohydrates in the body includes providing energy for working muscles, providing fuel for the central nervous system, enabling fat metabolism, and preventing protein from being used as energy. That […]

“Everything I know I learned after I was thirty.” -Georges Clemenceau When we think of growing up, and the many awkward moments that accompany us for years, adolescence often comes to […]

If you’re looking for a lower body exercise that challenges your balance, core strength and stability, and all of the muscles in your legs, the lunge is a great place […]

If you are among the many club members who are trying to put together the right combination of foods to match their dietary and fitness goals, then you may find it […]

Getting yourself to the gym requires motivation, but believe it or not, what you wear plays a big part in your success. Baggy sweats and cotton T-shirts may be comfortable, […]

Does this sound familiar? You snuck a donut from the office café, then decided to have an extra serving of pasta for dinner, then thought, “It’s okay, I will start […]

There are benefits to both morning and evening workouts. In the morning your body is freshly rested, and working out first thing will jump start your metabolism and give you […]

The newest Dietary Guidelines from the USDA will be out later in 2015. If you and your family are thinking about making improvements in the way you eat, take a look […]