The Department of Health and Human Services has never stated exactly how many times you should work out per week, but has stated that the minimum amount of moderate aerobic activity should be about 150 minutes and just 75 minutes if the activity is vigorous. Since you don’t want to overdo any workout, you need […]
When you come to Prime Fitness in Totowa, New Jersey, we focus on your exercise needs to help your body function at its best. That doesn’t mean our personal trainers ignore the role that a healthy diet plays. Some of our clients have asked if they should eliminate salt. The answer for that question is […]
What makes a food a superfood? That’s a good question. Since there’s no official definition for a super food, the unofficial one would be a food that contains and extraordinary number of nutrients and health benefits. Some of these are locally grown and you may have eaten them your entire life, like beets or spinach. […]
My clients at Prime Performance in Totowa, New Jersey, are pretty savvy about the dangers of too much sugar, and in most cases, they’re also aware of the health issues from artificial sweeteners. While it might seem like drinking a diet Coke is far better than drinking the original, since there’s no sugar, that’s not […]
Are you trying to cut back on carbohydrates or following a keto diet, but you hate to give up some of the foods you love, like pasta? Now there’s an abundance of low carb options that you can buy in a store or create at home. Some of these alternative low carb noodles include zucchini […]
At Prime Performance in Totowa, New Jersey, we work hard to keep up with the latest studies on health and fitness. One area that’s increasing popularity is using exercise as an adjunct treatment. It’s been know for years that exercise can improve your mental attitude as it improves your overall health. Mental health care professionals […]
One of the biggest problems when people try to lose weight is that they often sabotage themselves. They either use the wrong type of exercise or don’t exercise at all. You don’t always lose fat when you lose weight, you often lose both fat and muscle mass. If you want lose body fat, while you […]
At Prime Fitness in Totowa, New Jersey we work hard to ensure you have the best possible advice on weight loss and living healthier. One of those recommendations to both good health and the perfect weight is meal planning and prep. Losing weight and being your healthiest starts in the kitchen and extends to the […]
It’s not easy to identify the best barbell workout for everyone. That’s because each person has his or her own goals, is at a different level of fitness and has differences in strength of certain groups of muscles. If your goal is to build muscle strength, rather than building muscle tissue, you’ll do a different […]
Clients come to Prime Fitness in Totowa, New Jersey, and want guidance with their exercise program, diet and whether supplements like pre-workouts are good for you. Why use pre-workouts and what are they exactly? They’re a combination of carbs and protein you consume before you workout that helps provide the nutrients and calories to give […]