Category : Trainer Tip

Yes, You Need Protein to Build Muscle (and How Your Local Gym Can Help!) If you’ve ever hit the gym hard, only to feel like your muscles aren’t keeping up with your effort, there’s a good chance protein might be the missing piece of your puzzle. Whether you're new to...

When you're trying to lose weight you often think about calories, being in a deficit, and losing weight on the scale.  But losing weight and losing fat are not the same thing. If a scale is your only tool to measure weight lost… how do you know what are you losing?...

Let’s talk macros. You’ve probably heard the word “macros” tossed around at the gym, in your favorite fitness podcast, or by that one friend who suddenly started measuring their peanut butter. But what are macros, and why do they matter? Macros is just a fun (and...

At Fitaholic Fitness, we believe that health is about more than crushing workouts—it’s about how you fuel your body and how you recover. And one of the most underrated recovery tools? SLEEP. The body needs sleep. That's when it repairs. But here’s the real kicker:...

How To Find Hidden Sugars Sugar is everywhere! It's hidden in all sorts of foods–many you wouldn't even think of like barbecue sauce, salad dressings, or even your favorite pasta sauce. How do we avoid some of these hidden sugars? Start reading labels! Take the...

Healthy Fats Are Your Friend For years, “fat” got a bad reputation—but the truth is, fats are an essential part of a healthy diet. They’re not just a source of energy; they help your body absorb key vitamins (A, D, E, and K), support hormone production, protect your...

Water. H₂O. The good stuff! We all know that we need to hydrate…  But how much water should we drink? As a Certified Nutrition Coach, a simple equation I like to use to find the minimum number of ounces you should be drinking in a day is to take your body weight and...