The idea that “carbs are bad,” has left many people confused about whether or not to include carbohydrates in their diet. Carbohydrates are often blamed for causing weight problems, which has led many people to maintain a low-carb diet or to cut carbs out completely. However, carbohydrates are essential macronutrients needed to fuel the body
In light of our upcoming core training seminar, I would like to take this opportunity to review a few ways to maximize your core training and avoid possible injury. Below I have highlighted a few possible issues that you may run into when beginning or progressing your core training program, as well as ways to
Many people assume that all fats are harmful to our health and should be eliminated completely from the diet. Believe it or not, fat is an essential nutrient needed by our bodies to perform many important functions. Fats are required to store energy, absorb fat-soluble vitamins, protect our organs, and insulate our bodies. Low-fat diets
Anterior hip tightness is a common issue that has significantly increased in occurrence and severity over the past decade due to people spending more time sitting; whether it be on the couch or at a desk. When we sit, our hips are in relative “flexion,” meaning that the musculature of the front, or anterior, hip
Over the past decade, an increased importance has been placed upon athletes, recreational exercisers, weekend warriors, and even sedentary individuals suffering from lower back pain to develop strength and stability of their “core.” When mentioning the “core,” we are referring to the musculature of the trunk or midsection that is responsible for flexing, extending, rotating,
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is exercise-related muscle pain. It develops after excessive and unaccustomed exercise. It is particularly prevalent if that exercise has an eccentric component. Eccentric exercise is an exercise where the muscles are contracting while lengthening. Example: downhill running, plyometric exercises, slowly lowering weights during a bicep curl, and landing drills. What Causes DOMS?
Fall prevention is a very important topic, especially for older adults. As you get older, physical changes and health conditions can make falls more likely. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults. Still, you don’t need to live in fear that you are going to fall! Instead, consider getting ahead
What is a Foam Roller? Foam rollers are exercise devices used for massage and fitness. While usually long and cylindrical, they come in many shapes, sizes and varying textures. When used for self-massage, they help soothe tight, sore areas, relieve tension, and speed up muscle recovery. Reasons to Foam Roll 1. Improve flexibility and increase
Achilles Tendonitis is a common condition that causes pain along the tendon that connects your calf muscles to your calcaneus (heel bone.) Tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon that is caused by an injury or disease, and often causes pain, swelling or irritation. It results from repetitive stress to the tendon, tight muscles, or even
We are always being told to exercise because exercise is good for us just like eating our greens is good for us… It isn’t enough to just tell people that exercise is good because that isn’t going to make everyone sign up for a gym and use it tomorrow. We need to understand WHY. Exercise