On my journey to optimum health and fitness, I needed to include the strengthening and development of my back muscles. I knew that ‘pull ups’ are one of the most popular methods of achieving this. So I purchased a pull-up bar and fixed this to the inside of my bedroom door and began the arduous…
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The push-up is a staple in many workout routines and perhaps one of the best forms of body-weight exercises. It targets the arms, back, chest and abdominal muscles. However there isn’t an efficient or an easy way of making push-ups progressively more challenging. I tried doing different forms of push-ups such as wide grip, close…
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Above image by Yeexin Richelle/Shutterstock.com What comes to mind when you think of Sulfur – is it a yellow substance, a Sulfur spring, something you learned about in chemistry, or a remedy used to treat burns? I would describe Sulfur as a forgotten mineral. It helps repair tissues, assists in the production of collagen, detoxifies…
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Above image by tatianasun/Shutterstock.com On my journey towards improving my health, fitness, and strength, one of my greatest challenges was how to gain healthy weight. At 5ft 7inches, I was unsatisfied with my weight as I had been under 132lbs (60kg) for as long as I could remember. I knew I would feel and look…
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Above image by DaGaAl/Shutterstock.com In my last article I investigated the link between contentment and exercise. This highlighted the importance of focus. After all, if our efforts lack concentration, then this in turn affects how successful the outcome can be. When our world is full of errands, commitments, distractions and time constraints, many of us…
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Above Image by vectorgirl/Shutterstock.com After I experienced a minor wrist injury during a workout and was unable to exercise for several months, it helped me recognize how much it impacted the contentment I had in my life. The capacity to exercise and having the foundational health and strength to do so was not something I’d…
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Strengthening my abdominal muscles had always been a particular challenge for me. Doing endless sit-ups only resulted in lower back problems so it lead me to look for an alternative solution. After searching on different websites I discovered a device called the Ab wheel. This was a wheel of approximately 12cm in diameter with a…
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Above Image by Sunny Forest/Shutterstock.com Although I had conquered my addiction to sugar, I still had a craving for salt. I was aware that hypertension ran in the family and the message from the media always tell us to reduce our daily intake of salt. Despite this, I still found myself adding salt to almost…
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Above Image by kenary820/Shutterstock.com One of the many side effects of my sugar addiction was having sensitive teeth. Despite my dentist advising me about alternative toothpastes and mouth washes, I still continued to have this problem, so I decided to do some of my own research to see if there was any other solutions. I…
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Above Image by Kondor83/Shutterstock.com After I had conquered my addiction to sugar and began to eat better, I still suffered from fatigue, cold hands and cold feet. This led me to continue researching to find an answer; I discovered a mineral called Iodine. You may have heard of the form used in surgical operating theatres,…
DetailsIn this article I will be reviewing 3 Lifeline USA adjustable triple grip handles. 1) Hard triple grip handles. 2) Soft triple grip handles (Chest Expander). 3) Max flex triple grip handles. I discovered the hard handles when I was looking for a cost effective home gym solution. I wanted something portable, versatile and…
DetailsWhen I was making great progress with my fitness regime, a full workout would consist of bench press with 66lb (30kg) dumbbells, wide push-ups, overhead press with weights, and squats with resistance bands. There was a time when instead of the usual satisfying muscle soreness, I was experiencing shoulder pain, and restricted mobility in both…
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Above Image by Andy Dean Photography/Shutterstock.com Early on in my quest to find the answers to good health, I had little motivation. I transformed my eating habits after a diabetes scare. Although I exercised, it was intermittent and without consistency. I now realise that my poor diet had left me devoid of strength. Motivation is…
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Above Image by Lightspring/Shutterstock.com In this article I will be continuing to share my fitness philosophy to help others embark on their own path of optimisation. In my own journey, I have learned that health, nutrition, fitness and our mindset are all intrinsically connected. How many times have you set yourself a new challenge only…
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Above Image by Lightspring/Shutterstock.com When I began my journey of sugar addiction, fatigue and ignorance, I had little understanding of the other side to health and fitness. My diet consisted of a sugary cereal for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch and a reasonable dinner, however in between meals I snacked on several chocolate bars, boiled sweets,…
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DetailsWhat is the one thing that never sits still? I wish the answer were people, but unfortunately it’s not…it is TIME! It would be nice if time did not move at times, but it always does. Have you ever heard someone say, “When I get more time, I will start exercising”? Maybe if people could…
DetailsThe last article I wrote was about the non-digestible sugars found in fiber, so today let’s discuss what happens to the digestible sugars. There has been a lot of talk in the mainstream media lately about public enemy #1 – added sugars. As I discussed last time, sugars come in many forms including long branched…
DetailsLet’s continue our discussion about healthy eating by allowing me to introduce another critical component of our diet – fiber. As I talked about in the previous article, this is arguably the best time of year to start eating better. Local fruits and vegetables are in season, and farmers markets are filled with growers, chefs…
DetailsIt’s almost officially summer and I’ve finally come out of hibernation, ready to write about nutrition and fitness again. This is my favorite time of year and I become more motivated during these months to adopt a healthier lifestyle. I typically maintain the same high level of fitness throughout the year, but during the spring…
DetailsIt is the mission of Monroe Real Training to assist others in making healthier lifestyle choices, which includes helping clients choose healthier diets. In this article I will discuss the basics of high fructose corn syrup and the impact sugar is having on public health. High fructose corn syrup began being mass produced in the…
DetailsI know it may seem a bit early to start talking about ultraviolet (UV) exposure, sunscreen and skin cancer, but I plan to be back on my bike as soon as the snow melts to get a head start on spring. I think that a discussion about skin health is appropriate for this blog. Let’s…
DetailsSome of you may have recently heard the term “epigenetics” in the mainstream media and thought what is that and how does that impact my health. Should I be concerned about this new scientific trend or will we figure out it has virtually no impact on the human body? Epigenetics has recently become one of…
DetailsThe topic of my second article is how exercise impacts your bones. I began my scientific career a long time ago as an undergraduate working in a lab that studied how metastatic cancer stimulates bone loss. Although I no longer work in that area of research I have maintained an interest in how bones work…
DetailsMy name is Lisa Lenertz and I am both a scientist and exercise enthusiast. Kevin and I share the same desire to expose others to the value of exercise and good nutrition in hopes that people will lead longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives. Kevin achieves this through personal training and I am a biology…
DetailsThe following information is for you to reference, or download. Please let us know if this information is helpful to you, because when you succeed – we succeed! Thank you! How to Choose a Personal Trainer This Fit Facts article from The American Council on Exercise discusses the importance of choosing a personal trainer that…
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