The Difference Between Flexibility And Mobility
You have undoubtedly heard much about flexibility, and you might have heard the term mobility. Do you know the difference between the two? Understanding will help you get more from your exercise while reducing your risk for injury. Flexibility Vs. Mobility Flexibility...
Basic Movement Principles For Exercise
To maximize your exercise while minimizing the risk of pain and injury, it is important to understand a few basic movement principles of the body. What follows is not nearly exhaustive, but it will give you a sense of some foundational ideas. Three Components Of Human...
Make Home Cooked More Frequent Than Restaurants
One of the best ways to improve your diet is to eat more home cooked meals. Even when you select the healthy option at a restaurant, you usually won't beat what you can do at home. Restaurant Food Tastes Better For A Reason Restaurants very often use more salt, fat,...
Basic Knee Alignment For Lower Body Exercises
Do you check your knee alignment when performing lower body exercises like squats, deadlifts, or reverse lunges? If not, you are missing out on key benefits like increased strength and reduced risk of pain and injury. Basic Knee Alignment During Exercise The rule of...
Don’t Count Calories, There’s A Better Way
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. Calories...
When Organic Isn’t Better
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...