Author Archives: ironbugfitness

5 Squat Variations for Total-Body Strength

Welcome to my blog! You have come to the right place for the most up to date information on fitness, health, and nutrition. The information provided is based on science, research and the latest tips, and tricks. This blog post is on the squat. There are some variations in the squat that you can doContinue reading “5 Squat Variations for Total-Body Strength“

The 3 Laws of Building Muscle

Welcome! I’m glad you’re here to expand your knowledge and get the most up to date information, backed by science and research out there so you can live a happier, healthier life. Today we are talking about how to build more muscle. There are basically 3 laws or rules to building muscle. We will expandContinue reading “The 3 Laws of Building Muscle“

Easy-to-Prep School Lunches

Hello, and welcome to my Blog. This week’s Blog is about healthy school lunches for the kids. I know it’s sometimes a pain to get the kids up for school, make them breakfast, and then try to get them out the door with a fairly “healthy” lunch. I know because I have a 7 andContinue reading “Easy-to-Prep School Lunches“

Exercises to do if you are recovering from an injury

We have all heard the saying “No pain, no gain” right? But we have to know the difference between soreness and actual pain. It’s also, important to understand the difference between pushing through the pain and further injuring yourself. Recent studies have shown that the most common cause of injuries in fitness was from overexertion.  IfContinue reading “Exercises to do if you are recovering from an injury”

The Connection Between Sleep and Weight Loss

Welcome to my fitness and nutrition Blog. I’m glad you’re here. Together we can learn great things about staying healthy and happy and living our best life. I believe I had mentioned in a previous Blog that I was studying to get my health coach certification and begin adding that to my list of waysContinue reading “The Connection Between Sleep and Weight Loss”

What you need to Know about Cold Water Therapy

Thanks for visiting my Blog. Today we are discussing cold water therapy and the benefits.  There are a lot of celebrities, athletes, trainers, and health influencers that contest that cold water therapy is the new thing.  What does the science say? I always look to science and research to guide me in my decision onContinue reading “What you need to Know about Cold Water Therapy“

The Big Difference Between Plant-Based Diets and Vegan

        Thank you for visiting my Blog.  It is because of you that I write these articles and do the research on what’s important and the latest trends in fitness and nutrition. I enjoy helping people and want to help everyone I can reach their goals.              So everyone has heard of vegan diets, plant-basedContinue reading “The Big Difference Between Plant-Based Diets and Vegan”