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Do It Yourself Super Sports Drinks

Dr. Rob’s Do It Yourself Super Sports Drinks   One of the most misleading industries is the Sports Drink Industry.  The purpose of a sports drink is to replenish the electrolytes that can be lost during either intense or endurance training.  However, as much as we may like to believe, the majority of us never […]

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Know Your Carbohydrates

Know Your Carbohydrates – Dr. Rob America’s Fitness Doctor® – Diabetes Awareness Month Here are just a few of the recent statistics on diabetes: Nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 79 million Americans have pre-diabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association estimates that […]

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Dr. Rob’s Best and Worst Choices for Halloween Candy

Dr. Rob America’s Fitness Doctor® – Best and Worst Choices for Halloween Candy Ok, so it’s Halloween and your children’s trick-or-treat bags are loaded with candy, but which ones will cause the least damage to their health?  While there is no such thing as “healthy” candy, consumed in moderation they can enjoy some treats without compromising […]

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My Doctor said “I should get used to this phase of my life.”

Kimber’s Success Story – Dr. Rob America’s Fitness Doctor® I’m 45 years old and have finally been able to unlock my health and fitness after struggling with a declining metabolism and depressing weight gain.  At about 40 years old, I noticed a serious change in my body. In spite of not changing my exercise routine or diet […]

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Testosterone deficiency?

Testosterone deficiency? – Dr. Rob America’s Fitness Doctor® Shriveled testicles, “What?” drooping scrotal sacs, “Come on!” decrease in sex drive, erectile dysfunction, decreasing muscle mass, increasing body fat, less energy, decreased sense of well-being, more fatigue and competition from younger men signals a declining virility…..”What gives Doc?”  This decline could accompany the aging process, and be reluctantly […]

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Burn More Fat with Strength Training

High Intensity Resistance Training – Dr. Rob America’s Fitness Doctor® High Intensity Resistance Training (HIRT) is essentially resistance training for fat loss. HIRT training is an effective way to increase your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), increase your Excess Post exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC), and burn calories at the same time. When using HIRT you will execute […]

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Dr. Rob’s Supplement List

Dr. Rob America’s Fitness Doctor® – Supplementation List Ashwagandha This Indian herb is a commonly used stress reducer and immune booster or adaptogen.  The recommended dose is 150mg once or twice a day. Capsaicin This is an extract of cayenne pepper and can be used to reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure, but is often […]

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Is this “Gene” Keeping You From Getting In Your “Jeans”?

So…That’s what you look like!  Guess What?  You have the power to control this gene and Your Life! – Dr. Rob America’s Fitness Doctor® Nutrigenomics is the study of food or macronutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats on our genes expression.  If we determine the effect of a particular nutrient on our genes, we can understand the […]

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A-OK Fats for Your Diet

People often ask me which fats are ok for their diet.  I like to keep it simple and I have 3 fats that I really like and my body responds well to and they are easy to remember. A-OK, avocados, olive oil, and nuts.  I know  the “k” in nuts is silent.  My 3 favorite […]

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