Rob's Recommended Articles

The following are some articles that can be used as a great resource for selecting a personal trainer, injury prevention, maximizing fitness results, dietary suggestions and helpful nutritional tips.

We also post articles and fitness tips on our Facebook page:

Selecting a personal trainer - What to look for.

http://www.quackwatch.com/04ConsumerEducation/trainer.html

Injuries associated with CrossFit style workouts.

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/22/fashion/thursdaystyles/22Fitness.html

The importance of developing core strength.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704588404575123510044247310.html

How exercise effects your heart.

http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/specialtopic/physical-activity/exercise's-effects-on-the-heart.html

The effects of exercise on heart disease and high blood pressure.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703514904575602382290981078.html

What to look for in a multi vitamin.

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/f-w03/multi.html

The benefits of whey protein.

http://www.wheyoflife.org/benefits.cfm

Sodium how to cut back and how much.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sodium/NU00284

The importance of fiber in your diet.

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/fiber/index.html

Trans fats, saturated fats, unsaturated fats etc. - What fats are healthy.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fat/NU00262

Body fat and body composition.

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/fitnessevalandassessment/a/Body_Fat_Comp.htm

Baby boomers and exercise “boomeritis”

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/16/sports/16boomers.html

Benefits of regular exercise.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/02/health/02brod.html

Common myths about fad diet plans.

http://arthritis.about.com/od/weight/a/weightlossmyths.htm

11 easy ways to load up on healthy omega 3 fats.

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/heart/articles/2008/08/01/11-easy-ways-to-load-up-on-healthy-omega-3-fats