If you come to TeamWorx in Alexandria, VA, you’ll get help with both in the area of fitness and nutrition. For most people, eating healthy is enough to make a difference and improve their overall fitness level. However, some people want to take it a step further and have asked whether sports supplements could provide […]
If you’ve ever listened to the talk the airlines give before taking off, you’ll hear that parents should put on oxygen masks before fitting one on their child. That almost sounds counter to intuition, but there’s a good reason. The adult needs to stay alert to take care of the child. The same is true […]
Both plant and animal products contain protein. While animal products have complete proteins, many plant based proteins are incomplete. What does that mean? There are at least 20 amino acids, although that number is now in question. The body can make all but nine, which are considered essential amino acids that have to come from […]
If you’re a regular at Team Worx in Alexandria, VA, you understand that both diet and exercise affect your whole body and help you lose weight. Most people understand that exercise can boost their mood, primarily through boosting circulation, burning off hormones of stress and replacing them with feel good hormones. Nutrition affects mental health, […]
It can be a tough battle if you’re losing weight, but well worth the effort. Today, more focus than ever is focused on it, since obesity is now the leading cause of preventable death, overtaking smoking. Just like patches and medications for smoking cessation, there are medications to help boost weight loss. However, like quitting […]
As more and more people in Alexandria, VA, start to find the latest craze, Boba tea, I get more and more questions on its health benefits and nutritional value. First, let’s look at exactly what boba tea is. Most people trace the origins back to Taiwan, where it’s as popular as coffee is in America. […]
Toned arms can make any summer outfit look fabulous and even dresses add to that stunning look. If you’re more into building great guns, these exercises for stronger biceps can help you too. The biceps have two heads and in order to maximize your workout, you have to work both heads. Many exercises can do […]
At TeamWorx in Alexandria, VA, our goal is to help you become fit, which means focusing on both exercise and nutrition. During your time in the gym, we attempt to answer questions immediately, but when they are asked a lot, often answer in a blog, so you have more time for other questions. Recently, there’s […]
People choose to become a vegetarian for a number of reasons. I always tell people at Team Worx Fitness in Alexandria, VA, that the best way to lose weight is to eat healthy and don’t make any specific recommendations on diet. However, when asked if you can lose weight on a vegetarian diet, the answer […]
People want to be healthy, and often cut out foods with added sugar, but instead choose those with honey or maple syrup, which is healthier, but still sugar. There are some alternative sugar alternatives that don’t have the same effect, but may have other complications, like explosive diarrhea and gas. Still, there are times when […]
