A new Scientific Statement released by the American Heart Association stresses the importance of cardiorespiratory fitness. It may be the most important mortality risk factor!

If you've been thinking about joining a fitness boot camp or finding a new one, this article contains some great tips that will help you in your search.

"Am I eating enough protein?", "Am I eating too much fat?", "What should I change in my eating habits?". Those are all questions I often get asked. The answer is usually, "I don't know, how much protein and fat are you currently eating?". Without that information it's really difficult to know how good your nutrition is. Learn why you should track your nutritional consumption for 3 days. It can make a huge difference in your overall health!!

In the beginning, there were rocks.  And cavemen. And water.  A pretty simple existence, but people lived through it.  Then humans became civilized, and they became consumers.  They became bored with water, and needed something more, enter the sugar-laced, caffeine-infused drinks called tea, coffee, and soda. People could get energy and pleasure from their drink. But water still remained. No one could escape the reality that the human body is made of over 70% water, and that we need at least 5 glasses per day of the stuff to survive.