I spent the last week teaching at Rancho La Puerta, a Fitness and Wellness Retreat in Mexico, where people go to focus on their physical and mental health, nutrition, and clean living. I taught about the importance of muscle as we age while also protecting our vulnerable joints. The key message: “Muscle is Medicine”! Takeaways:…
Protein is a critical macronutrient that supports many bodily functions. It helps build and repair muscle and other tissues, create enzymes and support hormones. Consuming an adequate amount of daily protein is essential for maintaining muscle mass, boosting metabolism, and promoting overall health, especially as we age. For many, targeting a minimum of 100 grams…
Most don’t consider the importance of neck mobility until they’ve lost it. If you’ve ever woken up with a kink in your neck that limits your ability to turn your head, you’ll understand how important normal neck range of motion is to so many daily tasks like driving, looking up, turning your head to talk…
Muscle is often associated with strength, athletic performance, and appearance. However, the benefits of building and preserving muscle go far beyond looking good and physical power. Muscle is essential to long-term health, contributing to disease prevention, metabolic efficiency, and overall well-being. 10 Reasons Why Building and Preserving Muscle is Critical to Overall Health 1 –…
Combining brain drills with physical exercise is an effective way to boost both cognitive function and physical fitness. When you engage both the body and mind simultaneously, you stimulate brain health, improve focus, and enhance problem-solving skills. Incorporate brain drills into your workout routine: it’s important for overall brain health Add Mental Tasks to Aerobic…
More than two-thirds of adults are considered overweight or obese causing significant health concerns and a dramatic strain on our healthcare system. Until recently, the efforts to treat obesity in an effective manner have failed. With the development of anti-obesity drugs such as Ozempic, there has been a significant step in addressing the obesity epidemic….
As the crisp autumn air settles in, kids go back to school, summer BBQs are over, and camping trips and vacation are complete, it’s the perfect time to refocus on your health and well-being. Every September, we offer a 6 week Fall Fitness Reset designed to help our clients clean up their nutrition, prioritize movement…
Choosing between diet soda and regular soda is a common dilemma for many, particularly those who are health-conscious but also crave the sweet, fizzy satisfaction that soda provides. Factors to Consider When Deciding Between Diet or Regular Soda: Regular Soda: A Sugar Bomb Regular soda is typically loaded with sugar and calories. A single can…
The 2024 Olympic Games were a showcase of talent, resilience, and sportsmanship. Here are the top ten lessons we can draw from the Olympic performances that may help us each in our own health and wellness journeys. Mental Health is a Priority Simone Biles once again reminded us of the importance of mental health. After…
Many of us have been glued to the TV enjoying the Summer Olympics. You may have noticed that many athletes who excel in a certain sport often have similar body types. Sprinters tend to be extremely muscular whereas endurance runners tend to be smaller and leaner. Basketball athletes are tall whereas gymnasts tend to be…
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