Accessory Exercises – What’s In A Name?
It’s common to think of exercises like bicep curls and rows, or leg curls and leg presses as the main components of a workout program. However, for the non-body builder it can be more beneficial to view them only as extras. In this context they are called accessory...
We Are Terrible At Treating Low Back Pain, But It Can Get Better
A series of articles about low back pain attracted a fair amount of attention in the media this week. The series, published by the Lancet Journal, is a thorough review of low back pain’s causes and the efficacy of common treatments. Succinctly put, the causes of low...
Why There Is No Best Workout
From running to weight lifting, yoga to group fitness, exercise options are more numerous than ever. But every form of exercise has its strengths and limitations. To maximize your results, you must learn how and when to use each to your advantage. Strengths And...
How Chairs Affect Your Body
Last year, Witold Rybczynski published Now I Sit Me Down, a book about the history of the chair. In an interview for The Atlantic, he was asked about standing desks, to which he responded, “I really don’t think we’re in the age of the standing desk.” The author goes...
Consider Portion Control In Your Nutrition Strategy
Diets usually focus on types of food. They recommend more protein and fewer carbs, more fat or less fat, raw or cooked, vegetarian or vegan, and so on. And while what we eat is certainly important, we might be underrating the value of focusing on how much we eat....
To Maintain Bone Density Just Exercise, Period
A common concern for senior citizens is bone density, with good reason. As people live longer, hoping to pursue their passions for as long as possible, basic health and fitness is more important than ever. Can exercise help maintain or even raise bone density? If so,...