by Andrew Schaeffer | Feb 24, 2017 | Nutrition
Do you count calories to help you reach your fitness goals? Calories have their place, but they can be more of a distraction than a help. It’s more important to understand the broader implications of the food you eat or the physical activity you engage in....
by Andrew Schaeffer | Feb 21, 2017 | Environment, Nutrition
When you are looking to make healthier, more sustainable choices, organic is a good decision. However, sustainability, like fitness, is not always clear-cut. Knowing when organic isn’t the top choice will help you be even better at promoting your health, and the...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Feb 19, 2017 | Fitness, Strength
Do you know the difference between strength and endurance? Believe it or not it is actually tricky, and because of that you might be mistaking one for the other. Here is a good way to help you visualize the concept. Defining Strength And Endurance Take a look at the...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Feb 16, 2017 | Fitness
Exercise machines are in every gym because they offer a user friendly way to work out. But the ease of use comes with a trade-off. They don’t teach you how to move in the real world, which deprives you of some very important benefits that free weights deliver....
by Andrew Schaeffer | Feb 9, 2017 | Fitness
Overhead work such as overhead press, overhead squat, clean and jerk, snatch, and even pulldowns and chin ups requires one thing above all – shoulder mobility. The reason is, to get the most out of overhead training, you have to be able to get your arms straight...