Exercise is Bad? We have all heard about the good things that happen to your mind and body when you exercise. Have you ever heard that exercise is bad for you? The short answer is “yes,” exercise can be bad...
The Difference Between Aerobic Exercise and Strength Training You may be surprised to learn that there isn’t as much difference between aerobic exercise and strength training as you think. At least, not as far as your muscles are concerned. You...
Sitting Is The New Smoking I wanted a glass of water. So, I asked my wife to get my cup for me (I said, “please”). She replied, “Get it yourself, I just sat down!” My reply, “Sitting is the New...
Holiday Eating Strategies Now that Thanksgiving has passed and Christmas season is in full swing, I thought it might be time to talk about holiday eating strategies to help you get through the holidays. Let’s start pre-party. Before you show...
Buckle Down Halloween recently passed us by and the holiday season has started. This is a dangerous time in my house for one main reason: Leftover candy! My wife will want to throw it away before the kids find where...
Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which one vertebra slips either forward or backward on an adjacent vertebra. There are three types of spondylolisthesis:congenital spondylolisthesis (means your were born with it), isthmic spondylolisthesis (overuse-think football lineman and gymnasts), and degenerative...
Whats your Motivation? I believe that all training should have a purpose. It should be a means of building your body and mind, with the ultimate goal of being ready to perform at your best when it counts most. Whats...
Balance is the Key to Good Health Balance. Your body craves it. The technical term for balance in the body is “homeostasis”. The definition of homeostasis is “the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained...
The Importance of Sleep The purpose of exercise is to change your body in a positive manner; we overload your muscles so that they are stimulated to change by growing stronger. However, increases in muscle size, muscle strength, and stamina...
Even Muscles Work as a Team Much like a team, you are only as strong as your weakest link. Studies have shown, that in order to get the most out of a team effort, everyone must work as hard as they...