by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | May 22, 2018 | Fitness
If you are active, aches and pains happen. But if you keep experiencing the same ones over and over again, then something is off. Here are three common reasons you can’t seem to shake an injury. 1. Faulty Movement Patterns We spend a lot of time in chairs. We sit at...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Apr 22, 2018 | Fitness
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...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Apr 12, 2018 | Fitness
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...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Mar 17, 2018 | Fitness
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...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Feb 14, 2018 | Fitness
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,...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Jan 11, 2018 | Fitness
You should think of your fitness the way you think of a career. You start small and, over time, build. Along the way you gain experience, learn new skills, and tread into new territory. The accumulation and compounding of all of this over time brings you to the top....