FASTER Focus — training

The world we live in produces a high demand for a busy lifestyle. Work, school, children, grandchildren, significant others, church, sports, volunteer work, so many things consume our time and pull us in different directions constantly. On top of that we know that it is so important to our body that we also make time for exercise. How can we possibly cram everything we need to do into 24 hours? Many of us turn to caffeine to make the to-do-list an already-done-list. Caffeine, like almost everything in life, is good for us in moderation. There are many healthy ways to...

Eating healthy plays a huge role in maximizing your fitness level. Your body needs good clean fuel to operate at its best which is obtained through eating healthy foods that work with your body, not against it. There is a lot to learn and understand when it comes to healthy eating. In recent years the organic food market has been growing tremendously and many people believe that they only way to eat healthy is to eat organic. This is not the case; there are many things that go into calling something organic as opposed to things that are conventionally grown....

This time of year many people are setting out for a summer vacation. We work hard all year to look good in that summer swimwear or cocktail dress. How do we maintain this level of fitness while we are away from the gym and surrounded by foods that don’t exactly fit in our nutrition plan? It is not easy to resist and you should indulge and enjoy vacation, but it doesn’t need to set you back months of hard work! To maintain your fitness level it is best to make the most of a hotel gym if available. While it...

Last week we discussed the importance of fueling up before a workout - now let's discuss how to maximize your results by refueling post-workout! Many people are surprised to find out how quickly you should eat post-workout. To get the MOST out of training, you should refuel within 15-30 minutes of completing your workout. The reason being you have just strained your muscles for an extended period of time and now you need to repair those muscles. By refueling soon after your workout you will aid in the repair of your muscles and maximize your results. The question then becomes what is good to intake post-workout....

Nutrition is a huge part of fitness. It is important that your body has the fuel it needs to work efficiently. Timing your intake with your workouts can really enhance the quality of your workout as well as help provide the best recovery after a workout. In this post we are going to focus on what to eat before a workout! I want to start by saying that every person is different and there is no set rule for what you should be eating before a workout. Many people that work out early in the morning do not like to...