February is Heart Health month so it’s a great opportunity to discuss the things you can do to improve the health of your heart. First, it’s important to recognize that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally. In the USA, 1 in 5 deaths every year are related to cardiovascular disease. The top…
A new 2023 study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that only 28% of Americans are getting the recommended amount of daily physical activity. That’s less than 1/3 of us! The recommended benchmarks by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is to spend at least 150 minutes per week…
The good news is we are living longer than our ancestors. The bad news is if you don’t do something now to age well, your later years could be spent navigating many health issues. Here’s 10 things to do to assure you age with good health, strength, mobility, and energy. 1 – Strength Most physiologists…
As a fitness trainer, we often focus on what you should be doing to improve your overall health. Here’s a list of what you should NOT be doing if your goal is optimal fitness and conditioning! 1 – Don’t focus on cardio When people initiate a health and fitness program, they often start with cardio….
When it comes to resistance training, technique is king. It’s important to stress quality in your movements versus quantity so it’s helpful to have a basic understanding of mechanics to assure you are getting the most out of our workouts. Reps performed with poor technique will get you nowhere! Resistance Training Techniques Alignment Before you…
If you’re hoping to stick with your workouts this year, music may help you achieve that goal. Benefits of listening to music while exercising: Motivation It’s true that sometimes you just don’t feel like working out, even though you know it’s good for you. When you’re lacking motivation, have a go-to song or playlist that…
Setting and failing at New Year’s Resolutions is so common that it’s become an expectation. If you are serious about experiencing lasting transformations and achieving whatever goals you set for yourself, using an app on your mobile phone may be exactly what you need to hold you accountable to your health and fitness goals. Most…
As we launch into 2023, many people will resolve to lose weight. Unfortunately, that can be a negative focus. First, many factors can affect our day-to-day weight such as fluid retention, meal timing, hormones, and bowel movements. Secondly, as our body composition changes and we build more muscle, sometimes the scale registers an increase in…
In a couple weeks, many people will resolve to make changes to improve their overall health. Some decide to start exercising, eating better, quit smoking and/or lose some weight. Unfortunately, most people don’t achieve their goals and instead set the same resolutions year after year. Increase your chances for success! Most important actions people who…
In a few weeks, we’ll all be celebrating and toasting into the New Year. If you’re serious about your health and fitness, I encourage you not to wait until January 1st to focus on your physical and mental health. Why not start right now, so you can launch into 2023 with a head start?! With…
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