Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTJul 10, 2017The Costs and Benefits of Intermittent FastingIntermittent fasting has quickly become one of the hottest diet trends in the fitness community, and with studies demonstrating positive...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTJul 5, 2017Do 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...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTJun 30, 2017How to Throw Out More Runners in SoftballSince its inception in Chicago in 1887 (1), softball has grown into a popular phenomenon for men and women across the country seeking to...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTJun 6, 2017Effectiveness of Suspension TrainingIn recent years, the popularity of suspension training systems has grown, substantially. In my experience as a strength and conditioning...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTSep 2, 2016Weight Problems Affecting the MilitaryAmerica is in trouble. Whether it is the economy, civil rights issues or threat of terrorism, it is hard to find people that are...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTAug 26, 2016Small Changes, Big ResultsOne of the most common misconceptions that I continually encounter as a personal trainer is that the only way to lose weight, individuals...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTJul 14, 2016Is it Motivation or Bullying?As a personal trainer, I have to present myself as an expert in the fitness field and maintain a high level of professionalism when...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTJun 21, 2016America's Greatest ThreatWhat if I told you that there is a killer responsible for over 600,000 Americans deaths, each year? And, what if I said this killer is...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTJun 9, 2016Balancing Life and Work for Better HealthIt’s a fact: life is crazy. Typical Americans are spending 9 to 10 hours at work, with an extra hour spent while stuck in traffic (for...
Julio C. Lopez, CSCS, NSCA-CPTJun 7, 2016Let's Talk About StressAccording to the American Psychological Association, women reportedly experience more stress than their male counterparts do. The reasons...