What we now call granola (originally, “granula”) was invented in 1863 and started as unsweetened bran nuggets soaked in milk. (So the “tradition” of cereal and milk started only...
Put the “no” in Granola
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Timonium Personal Training Blog
by Stephen Holt, Timonium Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach
Why Your Resting Heart Rate is Important
What's YOUR resting heart rate (and why does it even matter)? The simplest way to find your resting heart rate is to … (Well, THE simplest way is to check your smart watch) The...
Camel Humps and Menopausal Fat Gain
Camels are known for two things: Their humps, and Their ability to go for long periods without water. But do you know the relationship...
Why Women Over 45 Should ADD Muscle
Boosting Your Metabolism As we age, our metabolism tends to slow down, which can lead to weight gain and other health issues. However, building muscle can help counteract this...
Scientifically Proven Help for Hormones
A lot of supplements on the market claim to help with menopause symptoms. Maca is of the few scientifically proven to work. But maca isn't some manufactured supplement from a...
The Truth about Massage Guns
In case you haven't bought a massage gun yet … (C'mon, all the cool kids have one) You CAN and SHOULD believe the hype. Here's your TL;DR* version of recent research:(*that's...
“What exercises should I be doing to lose my belly fat?”
A personal training client at my Timonium gym just asked me, "What exercises should I be doing to lose my belly fat?" Of course I gave my usual answer: "You have no more control...
Do This to Control Your Blood Sugar
It's natural and normal for your blood sugar to spike shortly after you eat. The problem is when your blood sugar gets to high after a meal or takes too long to come back to your...
No Need to Fear Saturated Fat
A dedicated personal training client at our Timonium gym was surprised when I told her this ... The case against saturated fat is suprisingly weak. It all started with ONE...