Health & Beauty
Health and beauty related articles and tips from celebrity fitness trainer, Lucas James, located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
3 Factors That Affect Your Life Expectancy Rate
When will I die? A question pondered by all of us at one point or another throughout our lives. The answer is not as straight forward as the question due to the plethora of variables that influence our life expectancy. Life expectancy is the average number of years of life a person will live and […]
3 Ways to Spot a Steroid User
It’s a commonly known fact that offering private std testing has been prevalent throughout professional athletics and bodybuilding for decades, but what you may not know is that the abuse of steroids is extremely commonplace amongst fitness professionals, models, general fitness enthusiasts, amateur athletes and even youth athletes, some even have to go through arizona […]
Alcohol: How it Affects Your Body and Tips for Smart Consumption
The fitness industry has long had a negative stance on alcohol consumption due to its lack of nutrition (empty calories) and ethanol content, the toxic metabolic by-product that can cause damage to your liver and inhibit essential nutrient absorption like amino acids and B vitamins, while also impeding upon muscle protein synthesis. And at 7 […]
4 Detox Tips to Get Your Body Back on Track
Congratulations! You survived the holiday weekend; it may have been a blast, but like many Americans you probably have put on some unwanted pounds and may be feeling fatigued and sluggish. While you can’t take back the calories from all the hot dogs and beer you consumed, you can take steps to get yourself back […]
6 Tips for Staying Healthy on Vacation
Whether you’re hanging out at the beach, exploring a new city, or backpacking through another country, vacations can be a great mental and physical break from the everyday stressors of life, but they can also make maintaining your fitness difficult. By holding yourself accountable and making smart decisions with these six tips, you can enjoy […]
6 Ways to Reduce the Signs of Aging
We’ve all been there. That moment you forgot where your keys are or when you’re standing in front of the mirror and notice a new wrinkle, gray hair, or spot on your skin. The signs are aging aren’t always graceful and, let’s face it, no one wants to feel or appear old in today’s society. […]
3 Fun and Effective Workplace Wellness Programs
140 million people aged 20 and older are currently employed in the United States and approximately 29% of them are obese. Take a look at this guide to essential oils, alongside other serious health concerns, which reinforces the importance of workplace wellness programs. Here are 3 simple programs that can be implemented in any setting […]
How Sleep Helps You Build Muscle
When it comes to building muscle, many people’s first thoughts are probably spending hours in the gym lifting heavy weights and spending time preparing meals to stay on track with your diet. While this is true, one of the most overlooked variables that influences your ability to progress with your fitness and muscle-building goals is […]
4 Ways to Stay in Shape with a Leg Injury
Whether you suffered an injury while playing a sport or just were unlucky in your day-to-day activities, soft tissue sprains, strains, bumps and bruises are a common occurrence for most people and can disrupt your normal fitness or sport activities. Here are the four best ways to stay in shape while recovering from a lower-body […]
6 Exercises To Help Relieve Back Pain
Approximately 80 percent of Americans will have at least one bout with back pain during their lifetimes, according to the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons. Pain in the lower back can originate from several different structures: spine, nerves, muscles, ligaments and tendons. The pain may originate in different locations and radiate depending on the affected […]
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