You may have heard about sugar alcohols for sweetening and ignored them, if you didn’t want sugar or alcohol in your diet. The name can trick you. Sugar alcohols are a carbohydrate with a chemical structure that’s very similar to both alcohol and sugar, but it’s neither. They aren’t alcohol in the traditional sense and […]
This is the perfect time of year for clean eating. It’s summer and many fresh fruits and vegetables are inexpensive. It’s one of the best times to start clean eating, but what is it? Eating clean means choosing foods that aren’t highly processed, choosing fresh, frozen or canned foods with no additives. It’s eating green, […]
Getting healthy involves more than just working out. It means you have to eat healthy. That includes not only the food you eat, but also what you drink. We can help you in both areas at Liv Fitness in Dublin, CA. Clients often ask whether they have to give up all alcohol and just how […]
If you read the words, “healthy thoughts” and immediately thought of Stuart Smalley’s Daily Affirmations on Saturday Night Live. “I’m good enough. I’m smart enough and doggone, people like me.” I’m glad to say, it’s not that. Sometimes, bad things happen and it’s normal to get upset. However, being upset for years or not looking […]
At LIV Fitness in Dublin, CA, we provide personalized diets, but one thing they all have in common is that they contain three macronutrients, fat, protein and carbohydrates. Each diet is personalized, so the types of foods in these groups and balance of nutrients vary. Extra virgin olive oil is one of the healthiest fat, […]
Drinking plenty of good ole’ H2O is important for your body and your overall health. They body is composed of approximately 60% water, which varies with each person. Water plays a huge role in your body’s health. It can help lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels. Your skin will look better if you have […]
What are pre-workouts and are the worth the extra cost? That’s a question that many clients at Liv Fitness in Dublin, CA, have asked and the answer is simple. Preworkouts are commercially produced products that make getting the extra calories and energies you need more convenient. They’re a combination of protein and carbs to be […]
What exactly is a home circuit workout? The circuit part of the workout is the concept that you do several exercises in a row, without rest, as a sequence and then repeat that sequence. That’s different than doing all of one type of exercise and then going to another. By doing several exercises in a […]
You need warm up exercises to get your muscles warmed up and ready for a tough workout. These are low effort movements that you can do before you start your regular exercise program. Many are dynamic stretches, which gently warm the muscles. Dynamic stretches keep your body moving and unlike toe touching, aren’t held for […]
Losing weight isn’t about eating less, but more about eating healthier. That’s why consuming sugar may be ruining your potential for weight loss. It’s more than just empty calories, although it is that. It’s addictive and makes you crave even more sugar. Eating sugar causes the body to release dopamine, since it binds to the […]