Stop repeating your mistakes
As you can see from the chart above, a typical dieting cycle seems to begin with the frustration and frantic decision to lose weight. However, a closer and more complete observation will reveal that between “Fall off the wagon” and “decision to lose weight” there are...
Are you losing the right type of weight?
Losing weight (quickly by dieting) leads to a loss of muscle and fat.This does not change your shape, it just makes you smaller. Muscle Versus Fat All weight loss is not considered equal. This is a mantra to live by as you embark on your weight management program....
What Is Heart Rate Variability?
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is a measure of the variation in the intervals between heartbeats. Traditionally it was thought the time between heartbeats was at a constant state especially at rest. It has been discovered though, nothing could be further from the truth....
Are You Surviving or Thriving?
The World Health Organization defines health as “not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, but a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.” Wellness has been defined more as the action an individual takes to meet the above definition of health....
Vibration Meets Foam Rolling: Hyperice Vyper
Foam rolling has been used for years now by everyone from professional athletes to the average fitness consumer. The benefits of foam rolling have been well documented as a functional preparation and post workout recovery tool. Foam rolling can increase fascia...
How Do You Perform A Push-up?
Push-ups are a foundational movement that we perform in our daily life in some aspect. The traditional push-up has been taught to be performed in the prone position on your hands and feet, elbows extended and hands directly underneath your shoulders. From there you...
What is an example of a speed, agility, and quickness drill?
The T-Drill is just one example of a SAQ training exercise. The T-Drills has a combination of straight ahead speed, lateral agility, and shuffling to emphasis quick feet. Set Up: You will need four cones to create the T shape drill. Place three cones in a line to...
What Type Of Movement Should I Be Doing?
The Physical Activity Guidelines (PAG) report indicates the average adult needs to participate in 4-8 hours of weekly physical activity to enhance their overall vitality. The report further details that the activity should include 2 hours of strength training and the...
Sleeping for Performance
Is Sleep the Magic Pill? Imagine the ultimate enhancement one can add into their performance program, a tweak that can enhance recovery, increase cognitive function, build muscle, improve energy levels, and regulate moods. Best of all this enhancement is free! This...
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