by Andrew Schaeffer | Jun 5, 2017 | Fitness
Deloading is a phase in your exercise routine in which you scale back the intensity or even cease exercising altogether. The deload phase can be useful in preventing plateaus, injuries, and burnout. Remember Recovery In your normal exercise routine, recovery happens...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Jun 3, 2017 | Fitness
In February of 2017 Bob Harper, celebrity fitness professional and host of “The Biggest Loser” had a heart attack. In April of 2017 the FDA approved 23andMe’s personal genetic test, but stressed that results are not a diagnosis. The two stories...
by Andrew Schaeffer | May 31, 2017 | Nutrition
Pre-workout supplements aim to deliver extra energy, focus, and performance to your workout. Before you buy into any supplement though, you should ask yourself three questions: is the product safe, is it effective, and most importantly, is it the best way to improve...
by Andrew Schaeffer | May 24, 2017 | Fitness
The seated row is a great exercise for training your back, which is critical for maintaining good posture. Here are the basics for performing a correct, seated row. Assume Good Posture From The Outset Besides strengthening large muscles like the lats, mid and lower...
by Andrew Schaeffer | May 8, 2017 | Social Good
Fitness puts a great deal of emphasis on the individual and their choices. However, the environment that people live in has an effect on their behavior. To effectively change our habits for the better, we should learn to include the big picture in which they occur....