Good evening everyone! In between the last time we talked, I made a video on how to make gluten-free pizza you can check it out on the CASS Fitness Facebook page. Now some of you left me comments about my gluten-free bread article. Some of you said Isaac, you're not being fair to gluten-free bread. It's not that bad. You might not know how to prepare it.   So in light of these comments, I tried gluten-free bread again. It was still disgusting! So people please spare me your alternative…

This is a review of an app called Pact. It would be great to be paid for what you love...or "hate" to do. Well, you can finally! However, the payout will not exactly get you that Lamborghini you have been dreaming about. What this app does very well is hold you accountable. Each week you can set pacts such as how many times you go to the gym, how many fruits and veggies you eat, and tracking your food with myfitnesspal. You can do one, two, or all three. I…

Hello everyone! Today we will take a break from my gluten-free journey to talk about shopping while being gluten-free. Now I don't know about some of you, but I like Costco, BJ's and Sam's Club. The reason I like these places is because I eat 4 to 5 meals a day which helps me reach my caloric intake goals. Or in other words I eat a hell of a lot food.   A while back my nutritional coach and The head wellness coach of CASS Fitness Ms. Carmen Griggs. Along…

  Hello everyone! I'm back talk to you more about my gluten-free journey, just like I promised at the end of part one. Today we are going to talk about food. I want to start off with gluten-free breads (sigh). I gave it my best shot...I really did! One of the things that I've always eaten was Ezekiel bread because it is low glycemic and it tastes great.   My family has a long history of diabetes both on my mother's side and my father's side.  I currently do not…

Here is a one minute medley of different Side Plank exercises to challenge your core (especially your obliques). When you are doing more than a minute with the traditional Side Plank, it is time to incorporate more challenging exercises. If you do not know how to do a Side Plank, you need to lie on your side on a mat, carpeted, or any cushioned, firm surface. Place your forearm on your mat under your shoulder and make sure it is perpendicular to your body. Place your upper leg directly on…

Good evening friends! My name is Isaac Spence, and I am the nutritional consultant for CASS Fitness. I have recently been told by my allergist and my dermatologist after they did extensive blood work that I have allergies to things that I've never had allergies to in my life. I now have allergies to tomatoes, peanuts, peanut butter, almonds, almond butter, wheat and gluten.   Now when I got the news, I realized it wasn't the end of the world but my God it felt like it. It wasn't even…

If you are just joining me here, read http://cassfitness.net/my-journey-through-low-back-pain-and-recovery-pt-1/ to get caught up to speed. I was narrowing my search for the best chiropractors in the area. I lived in Germantown, MD but I was willing to travel anywhere in Montgomery County for the best service. I ended up going with Rockville Medical and Disk Center. due to the great reviews and testimonials received by their other patients. They did a consultation and gave me x-rays. The results were pretty crazy! My spine was curved very far to the right.…

The winter holidays can be a very easy time to gain unwanted pounds, especially with the mindset of resetting everything in the new year. I would be hypocritical and probably considered a terrible human being if I told you not to enjoy your favorite treats over the holidays. THERE IS A WAY to enjoy your treats and to not gain any unwanted pounds or body fat over the holidays. Most companies have some sort of holiday party. Salad, kale, grilled chicken, MRM Cinnamon Bun protein shakes and broccoli are not…

Our certified personal trainer, Deonte Toliver demonstrates this TRX Plyo Single Leg Lunge, which is an advanced move he has had his football clients and players perform. This is also an excellent exercise to help build full body strength and torch body fat! For more information about Deonte, check out his profile at http://cassfitness.net/trainers/deonte-toliver/ You can also book Deonte for one on one sessions in the Washington, DC area or online sessions anywhere you have a computer connection! Watch the full video demo below!

We are excited to bring to you a truly accurate and detailed body composition analysis with the InBody Body Composition Analyzer. Get the accurate results from the analyzer many professional bodybuilders use. You do not have to be a bodybuilder to use the InBody Body Composition Analysis device, however. The information you will receive is beneficial to your health. You see the whole picture, not just your body fat percentage number. Your health is your most important asset! Handheld devices tend not to always be 100% accurate. Caliper testing is…

A very common question I come across is whether exercise or nutrition is more important for weight loss.  Well, the answer has multiple parts. In short, nutrition has more impact. It is easier to reduce 500-700 calories in your diet than it is to burn 500-700 calories in a workout right away unless you are a little more advanced in your physical abilities. In addition, with the busy schedule of most people (career, commute, children), it can be tricky fitting in exercise as often as you want to. However, it…

I will never forget June 17, 2011. I fell down on the ground of the house I was living in at the time after I got up from the couch I sat on. I had such a constant sharp pain in my lower back, I could not walk. I crawled to my car, then started it, and I peeled out of the driveway.  The pain increased every moment I was seated, and I was stuck in DC area rush hour traffic on my way to the urgent care on top…