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Calculating Calories (dos and don’ts)

Calorie Deficit, Why Does it Matter? A calorie deficit occurs when the number of calories you eat is less than the number of calories you burn. Creating a calorie deficit over time leads to weight loss.  Calculating Calorie Needs  Individual calorie needs are based on a variety of factors including age, sex, general health, body size, height, activity levels, body composition, and health goals. You can use prediction equations to

FlexIt Ask a Trainer: Chris Pabon Offers His Take on High-reps/low weight

Chris Pabon is an elite FlexIt trainer who is AAPT certified. Chris prioritizes goal setting and goal accomplishment for his clients. In the eighth installment of FlexIt: Ask a Trainer, Chris Pabon busts myths and offers insight into these two best practices. Is a high-rep, low-weight workout better than a low-rep, high-weight workout? What are the benefits of each? Chris offers his take on the matter!

Most Common Injuries for Adults Over 40

Bones losing mass is one reason why those aged 40 and above are more prone to injury. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, most people, men and women alike, reach peak bone mass between the ages of 25-30. Starting at age 40, we begin to lose bone faster than we can replace it. Less dense bones are more fragile which leads to more frequent fractures such as stress

FlexIt: Ask a Trainer – Eb Samuel – Working Out When Sore

Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S, FlexIt’s Head of Training Innovation and Fitness Director of Men’s Health Health is a veteran in the fitness industry. He’s logged training time with NFL and track athletes; his current training regimen includes weight training, HIIT conditioning, and yoga. When it comes to reaching those results you seek, Eb has you covered! In the seventh installment of FlexIt: Ask a Trainer, Eb Samuel answers James’ question about