TOP LINE Manual therapy is the primary form of rehab used for physical pain relief in clinics and training facilities today. However, manipulating, stretching, and applying pressure to a muscle or joint is usually a short term fix and not a long term solution. The psychological benefits of manual therapy are far greater than …
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Top Five Methods of Testing Body Fat in 2022 It’s the start of the New Year and health-based resolutions are on everyone’s mind. One of the top recurring resolution themes every year is weight loss. However, losing weight can become a frustrating goal if you just started your fitness journey and are unsure where to …
If you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance you’re dissatisfied in some way with the current state of your health and fitness. Perhaps you’re stuck with a few extra pandemic pounds you haven’t been able to lose. Maybe your back hurts when you bend over to pick up your kids. You just returned to …
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Top Line Traveling can wreak havoc on your fitness, but it doesn’t have to. When done properly, time off can actually be beneficial to your fitness goals. Why It Matters Most people go on vacation and completely fall off the wagon. They change their dietary habits and stop exercising. This combination can kill your fitness …
Top Line Understanding the basic concepts of exercise prescription will allow you to choose the right program and trainer for your needs. Why It Matters Without progressive overload, you may be wasting training sessions and increasing your chance of injury. Key Takeaways SAID Principle – The body will adapt to the specific stress …
Top Line As a strength and conditioning coach for over seven years, I’ve seen and heard it all when it comes to myths about weightlifting. These misconceptions aren’t just wrong, but arguably dangerous – as resistance training is the one of the most beneficial things a person can do for preventative health. Why It …
Top Line Mushrooms are a naturally occurring supplement that may be able to improve your memory, focus, training performance, and provide anti-aging effects. Why It Matters Mushroom supplementation can be a simple daily addition for the benefit of your long-term health. Key Takeaways Lion’s Mane increases brain function through neurogenesis Lion’s Mane has …
Top Line Next time you exercise, take five minutes to roll out beforehand. Short bouts of foam rolling have been shown to improve performance, mobility, recovery time, arterial function, and reduce the effects of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Why It Matters Static stretching is the most common form of warm-up before exercise – …
Top Line The four best ingredients to cook and bake with that reduce inflammation and boost your overall health. Why it Matters? Oils are quite sensitive to light and temperature. An oil at one temperature might be extremely healthy but become extremely unhealthy and inflammatory at another temperature. Since we consume oils on a daily …
Top Line This article will look at how ketogenic, moderate to high carbohydrate, and high protein diets effect athletic performance. Why it Matters Most high level or elite athletes will turn to their diet when looking to improve body composition and performance. Their body type and sport will most likely determine which diet will benefit …
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