We all know by now that maintaining an active lifestyle should be one of our top priorities in life. Only by taking care of ourselves do we stand a chance of being the kind of person we strive to be on the job, at home with our loved ones, and in our communities. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Work can get in the way of working out. In fact, there is a big paradox going on: On one hand, we struggle to find the time to work out; on the other, we can’t afford to not exercise because it is essential to sustained success. With that in mind, here are some tips to introduce exercise into your weekly schedule: Have a support systemIt is extremely helpful to have a support system on your fitness journey. A support system keeps you accountable and committed to your workout schedule. Our classes...Read more

USPA Meet recap!! We have posted pictures and videos on our social media, if you want to relive our adventure with us! Our amazing team went out and did what we love to do, “Lift Heavy Shit”! We learned a lot, met incredible people, made some great new friendships and got to watch some crazy strong athletes!! Powerlifting is the most supportive and positive environment in fitness. Everyone is cheering for everyone else though they have never met, and are from different places and backgrounds. While everyone wants to go out and compete, it is sportsmanship at its finest. USPA did a fantastic job with the meet, their staff and organization was top notch. Without a doubt, The MooreMuscle Barbell Club has found a new home in the USPA. To say our team worked hard for this would be a drastic understatement. Battling brutal workouts, injuries, recoveries, personal hardships and...Read more

Compulsive overeating is a type of behavioral addiction meaning that someone can become preoccupied with a behavior (such as eating, or gambling, or shopping) that triggers fulfillment. People with food addictions lose control over their eating behavior and find themselves spending excessive amounts of time involved with food and overeating. The reward signals from highly flavorful foods may override other signals of fullness and satisfaction. As a result, people keep eating, even when they’re not hungry. People who are addicted to food will continue to eat despite negative consequences, such as weight gain or damaged relationships. And like people who are addicted to drugs or gambling, people who are addicted to food will have trouble stopping their behavior, even if they want to or have tried many times to cut back. Try these tips to avoid food binges: Keep a food diary! Sometimes it helps bring insight on when you...Read more

Have you ever wondered about the benefits of that delicious cup of coffee first thing in the morning? Caffeine is known for that substantial increase of focus, but it has other great benefits as well. Caffeine is found in almost every commercial fat-burning supplement — and for good reason. It’s one of the few natural substances proven to aid fat burning. Caffeine stimulates your nervous system, signaling fat cells to break down body fat. But it also increases epinephrine (adrenaline) levels in your blood. This is the fight-or-flight hormone, which prepares your body for intense physical exertion. Caffeine breaks down body fat, making free fatty acids available as fuel. Given these effects, it’s not a shock that caffeine can improve physical performance by 11–12%, on average. Imagine the benefits of your workout when you add that cup of coffee or tea before each class at PHF! The caffeine in coffee...Read more