SCW Spotlite: Issue 14
November 1, 2019
Enjoy this biweekly buzz about all things fitness. Fitness Pros are always on the go, so we’ll leave the “Lite” on!
Is the Future of Fitness Online?
SCW Fitness Education
Workout videos are nothing new, none of us will ever forget those Jane Fonda tapes from the ‘80s. But in this new day of Netflix, Hulu and countless other streaming services that give you instant access to every bit of imaginable content anywhere you have WiFi, where does that leave the tried and true “exercise tape”?
Where’s the Beans? A Closer Look at Fast Food Plant-Based Burgers
by Tricia Silverman RD, LDN, MBA
Remember the old adage of “ Where’s the beef?” After looking at the popular plant-based burgers at McDonald’s and Burger King, one question surfaced: Where’s the beans? Take a deeper look at the new plant-based burgers at fast food restaurants across the country.
The Be-All-End-All Turkey Chili
Ambitious Kitchen
Everyone has their "best" chili recipe but this one just might take the cake. Its thick texture and addicting flavor are just the beginning. You're sure to make this again and again over the fall. It’s one of those recipes you can tuck in your recipe box or bookmark on your phone.
Has the best time to workout debate finally been solved?
CNN Health
Should you eat before or after exercise in the morning? The debate has raged for years. The eat-first camp says food before exercise boosts blood sugars, giving the body fuel to increase the intensity and length of a workout. It also keeps you from being fatigued or dizzy. The eat-after camp says you burn more fat if you fast before exercise. Has a new study finally solved the age old question for good?
Who's Next? Nominations for PFP's Trainer of the Month are open.
Personal Fitness Professional
Since 2006, our partner Personal Fitness Professional (PFP) Media has awarded 15 fitness professionals with their PFP Trainer of the Year award. And since 2016, they’ve recognized 39 others as a PFP Trainer of the Month. Nominations are due by Nov.4 for 2020! The winner also receives a FREE MANIA® & SCW Certification!
Give us your feedback on what interests you, and maybe YOU will make it in the SCW Spotlite!