What REALLY Matters…

  One day I viewed a meme on Facebook that read, “Words Matter.”   Then, a few days later, another quote: “Families Matter.”   And, no doubt, you’ve heard, “Black Lives Matter.”   Well, being in the health and fitness business, I decided to throw out a new one:  “Muscles Matter!”   This will probably…

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Sensible Supplementation

  There’s a lot of confusion…   …especially when it comes to nutritional supplementation.   There’s even confusion among doctors, health experts as well as most consumers as to what to take and for what reasons?  It seems like there’s a new supplement on the market every day!   As a health professional with my own line of…

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What to Know About Amino Acids

  As a “clean” eater, you probably know more than most people about protein, carbs and fats.   But, perhaps you’ve not given much thought to amino acids.   They’re actually essential for life. But, what are they?   Amino acids are the building blocks of protein.   Unlike carbs or fats, proteins need to…

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That Morning Workout

    For many people, one of the toughest things about starting a new fitness program is finding the time to do the workouts.  With schedules already filled to capacity, adding yet another activity can seem impossible.     That is why many people choose to do their workouts in the morning with a motivating…

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Why Athletes and Serious Fitness Enthusiasts Multi-Dose

Have you ever heard the term “multi-dosing” as it relates to nutritional supplements? If not, you’re certainly not alone.   Not surprisingly, more than 99% of people do NOT multi-dose.  So, before I explain the rationale, allow me to offer some background.   A Little History…   Before World War II the extent of food…

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Why Athletes and Serious Fitness Enthusiasts Take Nutritional Supplements

  Do you know why almost ALL athletes and serious fitness enthusiasts add supplements to their menu plans..?   It’s because they know the difference. Here’s what I mean.   Deconditioned, inactive people interested only in growing hair, skin and nails probably meet their “low metabolism” needs through food alone. Or, at best, might consider…

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Ever Wonder What Goes Into Commit to be FireFit Supplements?

  Have you ever considered the differences between an inferior nutritional product and super-premium formulation?   It’s more than just the ingredients.   Did you know the manufacturing process, itself, is key to producing a superior formulation? It’s true.   Every single formulation adheres to its own set of processes and protocol including machine sterilization…

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Nutritional Supplementation and Research

  Have you ever wondered why supplements often get a “bad rap?”   To be honest, sometimes it’s deserved.  There are a lot of bad products on the market full of stimulants and other questionable ingredients.   But, sometimes supplementation is unfairly maligned by a research study.   One of the more interesting aspects about…

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The Truth About Commit to be Fire Fit Multi-Vitamins

  You’ve probably known about multi-vitamins since you were a kid.   Everything from “One-a-Day” to “Flintstones” multi-vitamins have been available for decades.   But, let me ask you this.   Besides just hearing that they’re “good for you” do you know much about multi-vitamin supplements?   Have you ever wondered what goes into them? …

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