nutrition

Why Total Health and Fitness Is More Than a Gym

2015-12-07T20:02:45-07:00December 7, 2015|

When people drive by our location in Utah, quite often, they think that Total Health and Fitness is just another gym, trying to survive among the many Gold’s Gyms and Vasa Fitnesses of the world. It’s true that our facilities include a small gym, where those enrolled in our health and fitness program can receive one-on-one training from personal trainers to improve their workout routine, but the gym isn’t our focus.

What is the Best Pre and Post Workout Fuel?

2015-11-25T21:54:57-07:00November 25, 2015|

Often, when people want to lose weight, avoiding food at all costs seems like the only way to speed up the process. However, malnutrition can lead to a variety of health concerns. Weight loss programs in Utah and across the country should encourage a healthy and balanced diet, especially when it comes to workout fuel. So what are the best foods to eat before and after a gym session?

Are there Benefits to Carb Loading?

2015-11-19T18:51:03-07:00November 19, 2015|

Carb-loading can be a beneficial practice for some athletes in Utah, but it is not necessarily the best dietary approach for everyone. During exercise, the liver and muscles use glycogen–stored glucose–for energy. Glucose can be found in most food groups, but the body converts carbohydrates into glucose much more easily than proteins and fats.

What’s the Positive Link Between Exercise & Quality Sleep?

2015-10-26T15:28:13-06:00October 26, 2015|

From here in Utah to the farthest reaches of America’s East Coast, whenever health and fitness are being discussed, diets, workout regiments and stress-level management are almost always brought up as concrete talking points. That being said, there’s certainly more to health and fitness maintenance. In fact, more often than not, it’s the polar opposite activity of exercise which often goes unnoticed: sleep. Truth be told, regardless of whether you’re from Utah or elsewhere, there’s a strong link between proper exercise and sound sleep.

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