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 We are all aging and understanding the process of how we age can help us plan for what lies ahead. Why it Matters Understanding how our bones, muscles, and skin age can have a significant impact on our quality of life later on. The more we can prepare for what is to come …
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Top Line Resistance training should be done by everyone, regardless of age and sex. Consistent resistance training can help attenuate symptoms of aging such as loss of bone and muscle mass, loss of brain function, and decrease in metabolic function. Why It Matters The belief that lifting weights is dangerous for older populations is …