Jeff White

Jeff White has been involved in fitness for more than 25 years, working as a lifeguard and completing over 15 Half Ironman triathlons along the way. Jeff is from Chicago and obtained a bachelor's degree in business administration from Illinois State University. He believes a strong mind and body go hand in hand, and both are needed for optimum performance. Jeff focuses on weight-loss programs, boot camp training and improving overall strength and conditioning of his clients.

Articles by Jeff White

• The top exercises for diabetics

  Wednesday, July 06, 2016

  ​Are you diabetic? If so, you're not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 10 American adults have diabetes, and 86 million ​showed signs of prediabetes in 2012. The most common type of diabetes in the U.S. is Type 2 diabetes, which is 90-95 percent of all documented cases.

• The health benefits of donating blood

  Tuesday, June 14, 2016

  ​Over the weekend, there was another mass shooting, this time in Orlando. As we watched the news in sadness and horror, there were repeated urges to give blood. As we all know, donating blood can save a life, but did you know giving blood also has quite a few health benefits for the donor?

• Choosing the perfect personal trainer

  Monday, April 04, 2016

  ​Looking for a certified personal trainer? You're not alone. The U.S. fitness industry is growing rapidly, with ​279,100 certified personal trainers ready and willing to help people get in shape. By 2024, that number is expected to reach 302,500.

• Coffee vs. green tea: Which is better for you?

  Thursday, March 03, 2016

  ​Next to water, tea is the most popular drink in the world, but in some countries coffee is just as popular (or even more so). There are instances where a person will drink both, but most will prefer one over the other. Is green tea "better" than coffee, or is coffee the king? Let's compare the two.

• Candida yeast: The top 3 dangers

  Thursday, January 28, 2016

  Candida is a bacteria that we all live with. It grows on various parts of our bodies and there’s nothing we can do about it. The majority of the time there are no problems, but if it turns into an infection it may require prompt medical attention.

• Candida yeast: Top 6 outbreak triggers

  Thursday, January 21, 2016

  ​In Parts ​I​ and I​I of this series on candida yeast, we discussed ​what it is and ​how a strong immune system can keep it under control. Since the bacteria that can cause candida infections lives on our bodies, it's also important to know what can trigger an outbreak.

• Candida yeast: Strong immune system is key

  Friday, January 15, 2016

  A strong immune system is the first line of defense against illness and disease. Many believe the medicine we receive from the doctor or drugstore is the key to good health, but that's not true. The healthier people are and the stronger their immune system, the less they'll need those medicines to make them feel better.

• Candida yeast: The 411 on fungal infections

  Thursday, January 07, 2016

  ​There's nothing "fun" about fungal infections. Fungi are organisms that can grow in low moisture and low pH environments. Fungi are found everywhere — outdoors on trees, on plants, in the soil, and indoors on various objects. They even grow on our bodies.

• Fitness motivation: The real secret to total transformation

  Tuesday, July 21, 2015

  ​For many of us, getting in shape is difficult, and staying in shape is even harder. We work so hard to get the results we want, only to lose those gains as soon as we get them. Then there are those who get so frustrated they quit because they think they will never reach their fitness goals. It is estimated a whopping 50 percent of people who start exercising quit within the first six months.

• Beat the heat: Tips for training in the summer months

  Wednesday, July 02, 2014

  Summer is here, and this means we can finally get outside and do all the fun stuff we've been waiting to do for months. Having fun outdoors is a great way to exercise and stay in shape, but precautions must be taken as temperatures rise. Here's a short list of things to remember when heading outside.

• Sleep: The most important part of the day

  Friday, February 14, 2014

  We live in a fast-paced society. Everything needs to be done now, and there's always more we have to do. Being able to do it all is good, but to do it all at the expense of getting a full night's sleep or adequate rest can be detrimental to your health.

• Inhale, exhale: Proper breathing techniques

  Monday, January 06, 2014

  There's one thing we all do from the moment we are born to our last second on earth: breathe. We all know how important exercise to our overall health, but breathing properly is just as important. The air we breathe contains oxygen, and when that oxygen enters our lungs, it's transported to every cell in our bodies. The key here is to breathe long breaths, thus filling our lungs with this crucial nutrient. The problem is many of us don't do that.

• Holiday tips for healthy eating

  Wednesday, November 20, 2013

  The holidays are fast approaching, and that means we'll see more cakes, pies and cookies than there are stars in the sky. We'll be invited to more parties with food and drinks than we've probably been invited to all year.

• Goals: Why aren’t you meeting yours?

  Thursday, October 17, 2013

  ​We all know it is important to not only set goals, but also to talk about why some reach their goals and why others don't. From what I've seen, people set goals but often don't realize the amount of work it'll take to reach those goals. Many times, the goal you want to reach will force many changes in your life, and many of those changes will be big changes.

• Let’s talk about stress

  Thursday, October 03, 2013

  When was the last time you were in a stressful situation? Last week? Last month? Today? Many of us have experienced some level of stress in the not too distant past, and will probably experience more in the near future. But what exactly is stress? How can we deal with it?