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Supercharge Your Metabolism
Supercharge Your Metabolism
There's no magic pill when it comes to fitness and losing weight, but we have so many options that can help us burn more calories even at resting periods throughout... Read more...
Why You Should Be Taking: Daily Cleanse
Why You Should Be Taking: Daily Cleanse
AboutTime Daily Cleanse is a two-in-one energy booster plus daily cleanse. These capsules are great for kickstarting your sculpting and toning regimen. Key ingredient, green coffee bean provides an all... Read more...
Why You Should Be Taking: Protein +
Why You Should Be Taking: Protein +
The Protein+ Line contains three items including: Protein Plus Coffee, Protein Plus Greek Yogurt, and Protein Plus Matcha. Each item in this line has the benefits of whey protein isolate... Read more...
Why You Should Be Taking: Casein Protein
Why You Should Be Taking: Casein Protein
Casein is a slow digesting protein and can take up to several hours to digest. Consuming casein protein before bed is a great way of avoiding the breakdown of protein... Read more...
Why You Should Be Taking: Plant-Based Vegan Protein
Why You Should Be Taking: Plant-Based Vegan Protein
There is a common misconception about plant-based proteins not having the same effect on muscle growth and muscle recovery. However, this is not the case. Pea protein can increase muscle... Read more...
Why You Should Be Taking: Whey Isolate Protein
Why You Should Be Taking: Whey Isolate Protein
There are three essential macronutrients that help to sustain life and provide you energy. Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats. Proteins are made up of amino acids, which are the building blocks of... Read more...
Why You Should Be Taking: L-Glutamine
Why You Should Be Taking: L-Glutamine
It is the most abundant amino acid in your bloodstream and makes up between 30-35 percent of the amino acid nitrogen in your blood. Most people, however, do not get... Read more...
Why You Should be Making: Protein Pancakes
Why You Should be Making: Protein Pancakes
What makes AboutTime Protein Pancake mix so much different from others and why should you be making protein pancakes? Read more...
Your Pre-Workout Questions Answered!
Your Pre-Workout Questions Answered!
You are trying to find the motivation to work out after a long work day. Should you take some Pre-Workout? Pre-workout is taken before a physical activity such as working... Read more...
PROTEIN 101
PROTEIN 101
  There are three essential macronutrients that help to sustain life and provide you energy. Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats. Each one has a purpose that benefits your body in a... Read more...
Ways to Naturally BOOST Metabolism
Ways to Naturally BOOST Metabolism
Metabolism is broken down into two categories: Catabolism, the breakdown of molecules to obtain energy and Anabolism, the synthesis of all compounds needed by the cells. This is the sum... Read more...
Why use Creatine + Glutamine + Beta-Alanine
Why use Creatine + Glutamine + Beta-Alanine
Creatine. Glutamine. Beta-Alanine. Whether you lead a healthy lifestyle or are just beginning, you have probably heard of these three names. If you are shopping for supplements, you will see... Read more...
Why BCAA’s Are Important
Why BCAA’s Are Important
What Are BCAA’s? BCAA stands for Branched-Chain Amino Acids, and they are three of the nine essential amino acids comprised of Isoleucine, Leucine, and Valine Amino. Amino acids are the building... Read more...
Body by Hannah: ABS & CORE
Body by Hannah: ABS & CORE
Our AboutTime Athlete, Hannah Bower, has teamed up with us to create a blog series featuring her workouts. Hannah’s workouts are NEVER boring and we’re super excited that she has... Read more...
Body By Hannah: KICK-BUTT EXERCISES FOR YOUR GLUTES
Body By Hannah: KICK-BUTT EXERCISES FOR YOUR GLUTES
I’m so excited to finally share with you guys that we are collaborating with our AboutTime athlete, Hannah Bower, to bring you “Body by Hannah”.  We will be creating a... Read more...
30 Minute Cardio CHALLENGE!
30 Minute Cardio CHALLENGE!
It’s been a while since we posted any exercise posts, so we thought it would be fun to spice things up with an exciting challenge. This challenge can be done... Read more...
Importance of Rest & Recovery
Importance of Rest & Recovery
You went to work, you squeezed in a workout, you went ran errands, then went home, cooked dinner, and then went to sleep. You slept for 8 hours (if you... Read more...
5 Outdoor Activities to Cure Spring Fever
5 Outdoor Activities to Cure Spring Fever
IT’S OFFICIAL! Spring has arrived and I don’t know about you, but at AboutTime we are more than ready to break out our summer clothes and get some MUCH needed... Read more...
15 POWERFUL Body Weight Exercises
15 POWERFUL Body Weight Exercises
At AboutTime, we know what it is like to have a busy schedule balancing work life, home life, and anything else life throws at you. We all have those days... Read more...
How to BOOST Your Elliptical Workout
How to BOOST Your Elliptical Workout
The elliptical is said to be the “boring”, mindless machine that has no strong effect on an individual’s body during a workout. However, there are plenty of ways to fit... Read more...
Holidays, Macros & Staying on Track
Holidays, Macros & Staying on Track
Can you believe it is already that time of year? The holidays are here! It is the time for family, friends, festivities, traditions and best of all, lots of food.... Read more...
TOP TIPS TO STAY FIT WHILE TRAVELING
TOP TIPS TO STAY FIT WHILE TRAVELING
TOP TIPS TO STAY FIT WHILE TRAVELING I’m a big fan of traveling. I should have so many miles accrued, but I never fly on the same airline. And though... Read more...
Build that HOT Summer Body
Build that HOT Summer Body
Summer is officially here and with it comes vacations, more time spent outside and maybe even hurricane days. As a matter of fact as I write this, I am watching... Read more...
4 Secrets To Be Your Own MOTIVATION
4 Secrets To Be Your Own MOTIVATION
Everyone deserves to wake up knowing they are AMAZING! At times, we all need a push to remember to be proud of yourself and how far you have come to... Read more...
5 TIPS to Kick Start your Day!!
5 TIPS to Kick Start your Day!!
  5 TIPS to kickstart your day   Every morning is a fresh start. It’s a new day with new opportunities to set yourself up for success! Here are 5 easy... Read more...
UNITED WE HANDSTAND
UNITED WE HANDSTAND
Why should we practice handstands other than being a cool party trick?   FALLING Honestly, I think handstands have helped me the most with falling! This sounds crazy, but hear... Read more...
It’s AboutTime for EVERYONE!
The world of supplements to support working out and even everyday health can often times get very confusing. Some are used for specific workout intensity; some are to be consumed at very certain times in order to get optimal results;... The post It’s AboutTime for EVERYONE! appeared first on About Time. Read more...
It’s ABOUT TIME We talk about IBS
It’s ABOUT TIME We talk about IBS   Why About Time is the ONLY supplement I trust with my Irritable Bowel Syndrome   April Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month and a VERY special month to me.  Anyone who knows me personally... The post It’s ABOUT TIME We talk about IBS appeared first on About Time. Read more...
The Skinny on fats
The Skinny on Fats We live in a world today that cycles through phases of demonizing a macronutrient. If you remember from previous blogs, our macronutrients are carbohydrates, protein and fat; the three things our body needs to be fueled... The post The Skinny on fats appeared first on About Time. Read more...
Vacationing Your Diet
March is here already and that means Spring Break is quickly approaching. This is the time to enjoy the start of nice weather, baseball, BBQ’s and many other exciting changes. Spring is also a popular time for people to take... The post Vacationing Your Diet appeared first on About Time. Read more...
Warming up for SQUAT days
If you have any desire to build muscle or strength you absolutely MUST squat. So let’s chat about Warming up for SQUAT days   Squatting is one of the best ways to build muscle mass in your body due to... The post Warming up for SQUAT days appeared first on About Time. Read more...
Tu única competencia eres tu mismo
Todos empezamos en algún lugar. Entramos al gimnasio por primera vez, nos inscribimos y contemplamos qué metas queremos alcanzar.  Empezamos muy bien, solamente enfocándonos en nosotros mismos y nuestros entrenamientos, pero a veces nos perdemos a lo largo del camino. ... The post Tu única competencia eres tu mismo appeared first on About Time. Read more...
Strong to the Core
Like your mamma always said, “Sit up straight. – Shoulders back, chest proud, and stomach tight.”   At least this is what my mom always told me as my upper back was hunched over and my stomach was relaxed over my... The post Strong to the Core appeared first on About Time. Read more...
Swimming for Recovery
I’ve always been a big fan of pools, just not necessarily for workouts. Recently, however, I have implemented swimming into my recovery workouts and the pool is proving to be beneficial training grounds. Here are four reasons why you should... The post Swimming for Recovery appeared first on About Time. Read more...
The Power of the Post Workout
As a nutritionist, one of the most common things I hear from clients is, “I am not hungry after I work out”. This is the time when I have to play mean and tell them, “too bad”. Fueling your body... The post The Power of the Post Workout appeared first on About Time. Read more...
Your Only Competition is Yourself
Your only competition is yourself. We all start somewhere. We all walk into a new gym for the first time, sign up and contemplate what future goals we hope to accomplish there. We start out really well, just trying to... The post Your Only Competition is Yourself appeared first on About Time. Read more...
Get Your First Muscle Up
It’s ABOUTTIME you got your first Muscle Up. Learning your first muscle up is a different process for everyone. Some will get it on their first try and for others it will take months or years. When I first started... The post Get Your First Muscle Up appeared first on About Time. Read more...
Proteins – Picking the Types for You
The start of the New Year is quickly approaching, and for many this can mean the start of a new gym, new goals, and most importantly, a new diet. In our efforts to combat the holiday weight gain and start... The post Proteins – Picking the Types for You appeared first on About Time. Read more...
How To Develop Muscular Power
One of the hottest topics in the world of strength and conditioning is how we can develop greater power and speed in our athletes. The ability to move from one point on the field or court to another with greater... The post How To Develop Muscular Power appeared first on About Time. Read more...
The Necessity of Accessory Work
Three years ago when I first began CrossFit the goal was – learn the olympic lifts, have fun lifting big weights and do some conditioning to look fit and feel good.  Little did I know what it would become.  Nowadays... The post The Necessity of Accessory Work appeared first on About Time. Read more...
5 Tips to Stay Fit Through the Holidays
Holiday weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year’s can be up to an average of five pounds (and for some, maybe more). This might not be the best time to aim for weight loss, since maintaining your weight may be... The post 5 Tips to Stay Fit Through the Holidays appeared first on About Time. Read more...
When should I take protein and how much?
Question: When should I take protein and how much? I just bought the About Time protein and I chose your product because of the low caloric intake. I was wondering if you could provide some information on whether I should... The post When should I take protein and how much? appeared first on About Time. Read more...
Staples to Strength Training
With all of the detailed information we now know about the world of strength training and conditioning, it’s possible for trainers to tailor their programs to the exact specifications of each of their athletes. Based off of my blog post... The post Staples to Strength Training appeared first on About Time. Read more...
Balancing Act – 5 Tips to Workout when Life Gets Busy
It happens to the best of us. We start the day with great intentions. We are going to get our workout in, cook the whole family a full, nutritious breakfast, answer those emails that just came in, get the kids... The post Balancing Act – 5 Tips to Workout when Life Gets Busy appeared first on About Time. Read more...
Get Up – Stand Up
On average we spend about 7 hours a day sitting, thus we are spending about half of our waking hours inactive. This lack of movement has harmful effects on our bodies and it has been said “sitting is the new... The post Get Up – Stand Up appeared first on About Time. Read more...
Ladies Let’s Fight the Flab
  One would think that we would have evolved and learned the ability to fly by now based on the wing-like appearance our back-upper arm can have. However, this stubborn flab serves no purpose, other than driving us nuts and... The post Ladies Let’s Fight the Flab appeared first on About Time. Read more...
The Downside of Sport Specialization for Young Athletes
All too often in today’s world of youth athletics, sport specialization can create what’s meant to be a  fun and purposeful activity into a highly competitive and stressful situation for the kids, parents, and coaches alike. With the idea of a... The post The Downside of Sport Specialization for Young Athletes appeared first on About Time. Read more...
Trim Up with Tabata Training
Tabata training is particular type of workout that is designed to provide both aerobic and anaerobic benefits – in other words – a way to improve your cardiovascular functioning as well as stimulate fat loss. Now you are listening. The high... The post Trim Up with Tabata Training appeared first on About Time. Read more...
Make Time For What Matters Most
What comes to mind when you are asked to name the most important part of your life? The one answer I rarely hear first; and the correct answer, in my opinion, is exercise, but why not?  Obvious answers are family, friends,... The post Make Time For What Matters Most appeared first on About Time. Read more...
Workouts to Master The Pull Up
First it was the plank. Then it was hundred’s of air squats, and now it’s all about the pull up. It seems more people involved in fitness want to conquer this move more than any others which is totally AWESOME! It... The post Workouts to Master The Pull Up appeared first on About Time. Read more...