What is life without health? – Part 2
In part two of this article, I discuss how health, nutrition, fitness and our mindset are all intrinsically connected, and how this benefited me on my journey, and in my life.
Healthy Eating – Part 2
Let’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…
Healthy Eating – Part 1
It’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…
What is the Deal With High Fructose Corn Syrup?
It 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…
Blog | Epigenetics | Exercise | Genetics | Nutrition
What the hell is epigenetics?
Some 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…
Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes
My 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…
