July - 2017

Fitness Blog

Free fitness tips from Personal Trainer Julio Lopez. Learn more about weight loss, supplements, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and other helpful keys to maximize your health and wellness

Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

Jul 26, 2017

What Is CTE And How Bad Is It?

Yesterday, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a troubling report on the relation between chronic traumatic...

Battling Obesity: Government Imposition v. Individual Responsibility

Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

Jul 21, 2017

Battling Obesity: Government Imposition v. Individual Responsibility

Last year, the life expectancy in the United States dropped for the first time in nearly 25 years, and health experts believe that this...

Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

Jul 19, 2017

Losing Weight and Keeping It Off

For hundreds of years, human beings have sought to improve their appearance. In modern day America, losing weight is high atop the list...

Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

Jul 17, 2017

Can Caffeine Help You Lose Weight?

There is no question that caffeine is the world’s most popular drug, but many may not be aware that it is also deemed as a performance...

Using Potassium Supplements to Battle Hypertension

Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

Jul 13, 2017

Using Potassium Supplements to Battle Hypertension

About 75 million Americans, or 1 in 3, are presently diagnosed with high blood pressure. If that is not shocking enough, approximately...

Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

Jul 10, 2017

Can Grapes Save Your Life?

Hypertension is widely considered as a “silent killer” because many individuals are unaware of their high blood pressure, and its link to...

The Costs and Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

Jul 9, 2017

The Costs and Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting has quickly become one of the hottest diet trends in the fitness community, and with studies demonstrating positive...

Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

Jul 5, 2017

Do Activity Trackers Work?

Wearable technology, such as heart rate and activity monitors, are among the hottest trends in the fitness community. The question is—do...

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