If you are changing your fitness routine or starting a new one altogether, understanding the unique roles that cardio and weight lifting play is key to crafting a well-rounded and effective workout plan. In this article, we'll delve into the distinct benefits each brings to the table, providing insights into when and why you may choose one over the other, and how combining these elements can contribute to your overall health and wellness.

I am thrilled to announce that I have officially received the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Sleep, Stress Management, & Recovery Coaching Certification. This certification prepares health and fitness professionals to be coach clients in the topics of sleep, stress management and recovery.

Have you ever felt like you were doing everything right for your health, but still not seeing the results you want? Here are some common health mistakes.

As a health and fitness professional with credentials that position me as an allied health professional, I have the privilege and responsibility of working with special populations. In health and fitness settings, these are individuals with medically complex considerations. This eBook contains case studies that reflect orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, metabolic, and rare considerations.

We’ve looked at the science of walking with weights and enlisted the help of exercise physiologist Bianca Grover to find out how to begin and explore the positive impacts it could have on your health.

If you are considering incorporating regular exercise into your daily routine, then you may be wondering if you are prepared for it. For those asking if they are healthy enough for exercise, you’re not alone. Of course you should always consult with your doctor prior to engaging in an exercise routine, but the answer is likely, “Yes, but…” Here are a few factors that I assess to determine if an individual is healthy enough for exercise.

What is hypertrophy? If you’ve spent much time in a gym or around people steeped in the world of fitness, the chances are you’ve heard the term hypertrophy, or hypertrophy training. However, while we might often hear about it, many people remain unsure as to what hypertrophy is.

I am thrilled to announce that I have officially become certified as a Medical Exercise Specialist. This certification - which requires 500 hours of experience in a hospital setting - prepares health and fitness professionals to be a critical link between the clinic and the community, and to best serve the patients and clients of today’s healthcare landscape.

The role of nutrition in disease prevention is a clear one. It is a fact that the right diet habits can provide symptom relief or even disease prevention in certain cases, while a poor diet can do the opposite. Those who take their diet seriously, most likely don’t dive deeper than measuring macros and calories. In this article, I will address how to properly balance fatty acid consumption; specifically the ratio between Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.

Join Bianca as she discusses chronic pain, its causes, and how exercise helps in episode ten of the Fit Not Fad podcast.

There are countless numbers of diseases and conditions that can be prevented, alleviated, and sometimes treated with physical activity. After all, exercise is medicine. A new study conducted using the data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is supporting that claim.

Bianca Grover is interviewed by The Vitamin Shoppe on bad fitness tips to start the year.

All too often, individuals looking to lose weight do not see the results they are looking for because they are approaching it the wrong way. Poor fitness information is readily available and polluting the health and wellness industry.

At the risk of stating the obvious: if you’re trying to lose weight, creating a calorie deficit — in other words, taking in fewer calories than you burn each day — is crucial. What’s not so obvious is figuring out how to create this deficit in a safe and healthy way, to ensure all your efforts don’t backfire.

In their new recommendation, the US Preventive Services Task Force has encouraged healthcare providers to consider screening patients as young as 35 for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, and offering or referring preventive services.

Join Bianca as she discusses several of the most common fitness myths, in episode nine of the Fit Not Fad podcast.

When most people consider beginning an exercise plan or diet, they usually do this in an effort to lose weight. However - although there is nothing wrong with losing a few extra pounds - it is important to remember that your weight is not your health. Download this eBook to take a deeper dive into the many measurements of fitness.

I am extremely honored and proud to announce that I have been selected to serve on the Exercise Science Advisory Board at The University of Akron. I am one of four professionals asked to sit on the board, and am thrilled to give back to the professors and school that set me on this path.

Join Bianca as she discusses how exercise plays its part in disease prevention, in episode eight of the Fit Not Fad podcast.

Whether you’re working on a six-pack, general core strength or just overall health, there is no denying that your abdominal muscles play an important role in fitness. You may be stuck doing the same exercises over and over, so here are five unique exercises to challenge your core and build strong and stable abdominals.