Part II – Footwear I think it’s safe to say, that these days a lot of us have some type of dysfunction with our feet. Since our bodies are one continuous chain of energy, if there is dysfunction at the foot or ankle level, it will cause increased stress in other joints up the chain such … Read More
Part I – Pace In a time where the majority of fitness experts and exercise coaches are so caught up in functional exercises (some for good reason), I would like to take a moment and discuss hands down the most functional exercise of all… Walking. Do you want an exercise that will prepare you for … Read More
Why do we enjoy eating out so much? Think about it. Most of us dine in restaurants in order to socialize and have a good time with family, friends, or co-workers, right? It’s not always conducive to the structure of your weight loss program because it’s so very tempting to stray. Well, take heart, you … Read More
With the outdoors potentially less inviting and the days darker, the stage is set for winter weight gain. But don’t give up hope and dive into a bulky sweater just yet. A few simple shifts in behavior can make it easier to prevent the typical winter weight gain. Problem: It’s cold and miserable outside. Solution … Read More
When it comes to losing weight—or not becoming overweight in the first place—every little bit of exercise can help. New research suggests that micro-bouts of activity—shorter than 10 minutes—can lower one’s risk of obesity as long as the intensity level is sufficiently high. Furthermore, those who focused on shorter bouts were much more likely to … Read More
There were 87 women, 60 years and older, assigned to water-based exercise, land-based resistance training or a control group. After 12 weeks, women in the water-based program improved in dynamic strength similar to those in the resistance training group. People in the water group improved in isometric peak torque (force that causes rotation) around the … Read More
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 … Read More
Heat Exhaustion: Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to an excessive loss of the water and salt contained in sweat. Those most prone to heat exhaustion are elderly people, people with high blood pressure and people working or exercising in a hot environment. Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion: Heavy sweating Paleness Muscle cramps Tiredness and … Read More
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, or DOMS, is a phenomenon that impacts exercisers around the globe. Soreness is extremely common, so it’s a given that there are a lot of misconceptions regarding DOMS. Although there are many aspects of DOMS that are unclear, there is a lot that we do know and much of the information … Read More
If you love group fitness classes you’re probably already familiar with some of the golden rules of being a good student, such as arriving to class on-time and putting your equipment away when you’re done. However, there are some additional considerations that will help you maximize your results. Four of the country’s top group fitness … Read More
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