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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...
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...
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...
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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