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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
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, MS, CSCS
Jul 21, 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, MS, CSCS
Jul 19, 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, MS, CSCS
Jul 17, 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, MS, CSCS
Jul 13, 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, MS, CSCS
Jul 10, 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, MS, CSCS
Jul 9, 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...
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCS
Jul 5, 2017
How to Throw Out More Runners in Softball
Since 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, MS, CSCS
Jun 30, 2017
Effectiveness of Suspension Training
In recent years, the popularity of suspension training systems has grown, substantially. In my experience as a strength and conditioning...
Julio C. Lopez, MS, CSCS
Jun 6, 2017
Weight Problems Affecting the Military
America 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, MS, CSCS
Sep 1, 2016
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