When working with clients who are trying to change behaviors, the goal is to help them identify and integrate new, healthier behaviors into their daily lives. This involves a lot of focus on cha... View More

If you don't understand calories, macronutrients, and the value of whole foods, you'll never progress from average Joe to elite athlete. Unfortunately, misguided dietary recommendations and a... View More

Planks are effective for all athletes, regardless of age, gender, or level of athletic ability. The plank’s power to improve core strength and balance and develop better upper and mid-bod

Do you prefer to drive to work rather than ride public transport? The results of a new study might change your mind; riding a bus or train to work instead of driving a car could significantly re... View More

Being pleasantly or unpleasantly surprised by the taste of something can change a person's mood, according to research published in Food Research International. Continued at MedicalNewsTod... View More

In the wake of the obesity epidemic the US is currently facing, keeping an eye on one's weight may be viewed as a positive health choice. But a new study looks at the other side of the coin and... View More

Antioxidants are natural molecules found in certain foods that help neutralize free radicals in our bodies. Free radicals are byproducts of metabolism and our environment. Continued at Medi... View More

Thoracic kyphosis and limited thoracic spine extension is a common problem that often results from poor posture. Limited thoracic spine extension restricts overhead shoulder mobility and this ca... View More

Several scientific research articles state that when a person is touched by a person they trust, it elevates oxytocin levels and decreases the stress related hormones... View More

Fitness technology is evolving rapidly and heart rate variability (HRV) is at the forefront of a wave of new tech gadgets that are poised to change the way we monitor fitness... View More

Your training career is a journey. And with every journey, there's a destination... View More

I like to think of my strength training as doing and my yoga as undoing. I seek balance when comes to strength and flexibility. When our strength overpowers our flexibility, tension is the result. When... View More

It’s Not That Older Folks Need Less Sleep. It’s That We Get Less Sleep! Many older adults enjoy, like younger people do, about 20% of mind-restoring sleep. But deep sleep occurs less than 5%... View More

In this day and age of accessibility for everything from strength training and nutrition, to mobility and recovery, I find myself wondering where the simplicity has gone. If you are reading this you are... View More

New research shows a link between regular consumption of sweetened drinks and an increased likelihood of heart failure in men. Continued at MedicalNewsToday>>... View More

While the overall American diet remains poor, improvements have helped reduce disease and premature death, according to one study published in Health Affairs. Continued at MedicalNewsToday>>... View More

The more insulin there is in the brain, the more dopamine will be released, and this may affect what we choose to eat, says research published in Nature Communications. Continued at MedicalNewsToday>>

Irene Lewis-McCormick, a 30-year industry veteran, has put together animpressive resource for High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) specificallyfor women in her new book, The HIITAdvantage: High-Intensity... View More

Resistance exercise is the way to go for people who want to increase their muscle size and strength, while endurance exercise is key for boosting stamina. But what are the mechanisms that drive the body\'s... View More

Upper trap dominance along with scapular dyskinesia is a common issue with clients performing repetitive overhead activities (throwing, swimming, tennis, lifting, etc). Poor mechanics may lead to rotator... View More