You want to make healthier food choices, but let's be honest—nutrition labels can feel like a foreign language. That confusion leads to frustration, and frustration keeps you from making progress on your health goals.

Here's the good news: it doesn't have to be this way. Once you know how to read a food label, you'll never feel tricked again. You'll have the tools to make smart, confident decisions every time you shop.

In this guide, I'll walk you step-by-step through how to read nutrition labels like a pro. Let's make this the year you take control of your health and feel good about the foods you choose.

Inflammation is a buzzword we hear a lot these days, but what does it really mean for our health? Simply put, inflammation is your body’s natural response to injury or infection. It’s like an internal alarm system that signals your immune system to kick into gear, fighting off harmful invaders and beginning the healing process.

Discover why training your posterior chain—glutes, hamstrings, and back—is key to building strength, improving posture, and preventing injuries.

Here at WhittleStrength, we prioritize tempo in our structured training for clients of every level for numerous reasons. For those who don’t know, tempo training can be defined as manipulating the speed or velocity at which you perform the specific phases of an exercise

WhittleStrength had the pleasure of hosting a Wellness & Longevity Seminar on February 10th, 2024 in conjunction with Dr. Tom Cathell of Ashburn Natural Wellness and J.D. Birks of Birks Financial! Read more about what they taught attendees:

Unsure about weight training? Here are 6 reasons why you should include weight training in your fitness journey:

For many people, it can be overwhelming deciding to start exercising regularly. Some of the common questions we hear from brand new clients at WhittleStrength range from: “What type of exercise should I do? How many days a week should I train? In our opinion, the best solution to these questions is personal training! Here are just a few reasons why we recommend starting your fitness journey with high end personal training:

Here at WhittleStrength, we prioritize tempo in our structured training for clients of every level for numerous reasons. For those who don’t know, tempo training can be defined as manipulating the speed or velocity at which you perform the specific phases of an exercise. Tempo plays a crucial role in strength training as it dictates the speed at which exercises are performed, influencing muscle engagement and overall workout effectiveness. By controlling the tempo, individuals can optimize muscle tension, enhance time under tension, and promote proper form, ultimately contributing to more targeted and efficient strength gains.

When crafting programs for clients at WhittleStrength, we tend to focus on a couple key components - training frequency, establishing reps, progressive overload, implementing a proper warm up.