by Andrew Schaeffer | Jan 4, 2019 | Fitness
Determining what shoes to wear for exercise can be tricky. The best way to approach it is the same way you think about training—ask yourself what the goal is. With that in mind, here are three common shoe types, what they do, and why you may or may not want to use...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Dec 23, 2018 | Fitness
Do you ever wonder how to take care of your feet? Are running shoes with lots of cushion best, or minimal shoes? What’s the deal with barefoot running? How about insoles? These are common questions, and good ones, but to understand the answer you need to first know a...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Nov 26, 2018 | Fitness
If you’ve ever spun around in a circle until you were too dizzy to walk straight then you understand the role of the inner ear when it comes to balance. But did you know that balance is not just related to this system? It also has to do with your body’s physical...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Nov 10, 2018 | Fitness
What is the best version of the chest press? The answer, of course, is that there is no best, only different. However, if you are trying to decide which one is right for you there are a couple of things to consider. Bench Press Flat bench press is a gym favorite. One...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Oct 30, 2018 | Fitness, Strength
For movement to happen correctly, the right muscles have to be able to do the right job. In today’s sedentary world, that can be disrupted. Here are three common ways that the wrong muscles do the wrong work and how to fix it. Biceps Vs. Back Muscles The muscles of...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Oct 24, 2018 | Fitness
The human body is multi-planer, meaning that unlike say, a robot’s body, humans can move smoothly and seamlessly in a wide variety of directions and combinations. At the same time, much of our daily movement is repetitive and within a narrow range. The result is poor...