by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Jun 14, 2017 | Environment
Americans have been eating less meat over the last decade. The reasons, according to one survey, are price and health. The environment did not rank. But the fact is, it is only a small mental hop to understanding that because health and the environment are linked,...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Jun 7, 2017 | Fitness
Getting your arms into an overhead position seems easy, but there are a couple of key points that you need to know. Better overhead positioning will greatly improve movements like the overhead press, overhead squat, chin ups, and pulldowns. Key Points For The Overhead...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | 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, LMHC, CSCS | 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, LMHC, CSCS | 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...