Health + Wellness Articles

By: Marc Laverdure, B. Sc., CSCS

I get approached all the time from people looking to slim, trim, and shape their butt! Whether they have lost it over the years or feel as though they landed on the wrong side of the gene pool, tightening and toning the glute muscles can be achieved by including these most important exercises into your workout routine:

1. Squats
Squats are a no-brainer and as they...

"Have a cup of tea. That'll make you feel better."

Granny was right; tea really is good for your health! But who knew it was a legitimate stress buster too? A new study in London suggests that drinking black tea helps reduce stress and promotes relaxation. According to webmd.com, researchers determined that black tea drinkers were able to de-stress more quickly and had lower levels of the...

Examining the most common misconceptions that I have ever heard about abdominal training. By: Marc Laverdure B.Sc., CSCS

1: Abdominal exercises help to diminish fat in the stomach region.

Right? Wrong! If you want a firm, flat tummy, you must lower your total body fat percentage. Consistent ab workouts are great to strengthen the muscles of the stomach but will not completely help to make those...