by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Jan 21, 2017 | Fitness
Box jumps make for a flashy, and challenging exercise, but are they really benefiting you? The answer is probably no, because you have more to gain by focusing your efforts on elsewhere. Box Jumps Are For Power Box jumps are used to develop power, which is defined as...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Jan 19, 2017 | Fitness
Squats are a common part of exercise routines these days, but alongside deadlifts they are also the most feared. Many worry that it may be bad for their knees or their back. The truth is squats are good for you, but they are difficult to do well, and that’s the...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Jan 17, 2017 | App, Fitness, Social Good
Riding your bike instead of taking the car is a great way to increase your exercise over the week while helping to lower emissions. It can also have positive effects on everything from personal empowerment, to community programming and even infrastructure. We talked...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Jan 14, 2017 | App, Nutrition
Is saturated fat bad for you? The answer is unclear. The good news is, just like protein requirements, this is another debate you can leave to the academics while you focus on some things we can all agree on. Saturated Fat Has Not Been Proven To Be Bad Two large meta...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Jan 8, 2017 | App, Nutrition
Protein gets a lot of attention and you might wonder how much you need. Here are some widely used guidelines, some thoughts on the overall debate, and why you can probably focus your attention elsewhere. How Much Protein Do You Need? The common recommendation for...