Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption is a measure of increased oxygen consumption after exercise.  EPOC is also accompanied by an increase in metabolism by 30%, an integral part of the weight loss process.  The physiological mechanisms responsible for increased metabolism following exercise include oxygen replenishment, phosphagen (ATP CP) resynthesis, lactic acid removal, increased ventilation, and increased [...]

A new study published by the National Institutes of Health pulls together a body of previous studies and makes it clear that women should be doing anaerobic exercise – high-intensity wind sprints rather than standard, long, slow cardio.
Anaerobic sprinting types of exercise – running, cycling, swimming, cross country skiing – are shown by medical researchers [...]

Before tackling a gluten free diet, it’s important to know what gluten is.  Gluten is a specific type of protein found in wheat, barley and rye.  1 out of every 22 people are gluten intolerant.  Studies have shown that gluten products are not easily digestible, therefore “clog” our systems.  Going gluten free means avoiding these [...]

Since 1994 food manufacturers have been required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to include food labels (or Nutrition Facts labels) on product packaging so that consumers have accurate nutritional information about the food they purchase. But food labels are more than just a federal requirement, once you understand the information they provide, you [...]

DIRT Fitness is pleased to announce the addition of the Polar Cardio GX System, a unique group exercise solution, to their already innovative fitness program.
DIRT Fitness is the only fitness program in Boca Raton, Florida to offer the Cardio GX system, a group exercise solution that enhances the training [...]