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The Resistance Exercise Conference – Exercise and Arthur Jones I recently had the opportunity to attend the Resistance Exercise Conference over April 7th and 8th at the JW Marriott in Minneapolis, Minnesota, hosted by Discover Strength. We had a fantastic...
How to Avoid an Exercise Mistake One of the best reasons to seek out a personal trainer to aid you in your fitness regimen is to have a professional to guide you in the gym and avoid hurting yourself. But...
To Macro Or Not: Should You Track Your Macronutrient Intake? As if counting calories isn’t stressful enough, there’s a diet trend that’s gaining popularity among Cross Fitters, bodybuilders, models and social media enthusiasts seeking a leaner physique, tracking your macronutrient...
Does Apple Cider Vinegar Help With Weight Loss? Apple cider vinegar or “ACV,” as it’s called among enthusiasts—is having its superfood moment. Made from fermented apple sugars, ACV’s rumored perks range from helping with type-2 diabetes to whitening teeth. But...
April is Autism Awareness Month April is Autism Awareness month, so I’d like to take this opportunity to do something a little different with the blog. I spend a lot of time dispelling health and fitness misconceptions, so this month...
How to Fit Exercise Into a Busy Lifestyle – Client Spotlight, Nadja Mencin For Nadja Mencin’s crazy busy life, Vertex Fitness was the perfect fit. As a fourth year medical student of Drexel University set to graduate in May, Nadja...
A Brief Guide to Natural Sweeteners Most of us consume sweeteners every day — whether in our morning coffee, as a dessert or as ingredients in food products we love. New natural sweeteners — meaning they come from plant sources...
Easy Ways You Can Add More Protein To Your Diet You know that eating well requires you to include veggies, whole grains, and fruits into your diet, but do you get enough protein? Typically, protein is found in foods such...
The Truth About Core Exercises Grab your anatomy book and look up the word “core”. You won’t find it. That’s because the entire concept of Core Exercises is a made up marketing term. Your “core”, as the term is commonly...
The Low Down on Intermittent Fasting Call it Intermittent Fasting (IF), alternate day fasting, 5:2 Diet, 4:3 Diet, 18-hour Diet, Every Other Day Diet, Fast Diet or Starvation Diet, but going without food for a period of time each week...