Don’t Forget Recovery – Deloading
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...
Exercise Is About Risk Management
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 intersect at a critical...
Pre-Workout Supplements – What You Should Know
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...
How To Do A Seated Row
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...
To Change Behavior Consider The Big Picture
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....
Why Physical Therapists And Personal Trainers Are Paying More Attention To Full Body Movement
Physical therapy and personal training are converging around a common goal: they want you to move better. The change is driven by the shared insight that full body movement is as important as individual muscles and joints. The result is a major change in how your...