Low back pain is one of the most common orthopedic complaints in the US today. Whether it stems from a sedentary lifestyle, weight gain, or something else, the end result of low back pain can often prevent people from exercising. Not only does this mean that you don’t get the Read more
Does your body feel tight and restricted? Maybe your low back is constantly stiff or your shoulders don’t move like they used to… Many times, these feelings can stop people from exercising consistently. But what if they were the exact reason WHY you should be exercising consistently?? On this week’s Read more
Do you avoid doing cardio because of how your joints feel? Perhaps running hurts your knees, biking bothers your hips and back, or swimming does not agree with your shoulders. Or maybe you just push through the pain because you want the benefits of doing cardio. While there are a Read more
Are HIIT workouts ruining your health?? This popular form of exercise can have huge positive health benefits, but it can also cause your health to go the exact opposite direction… And while most people are aware that HIIT workouts may be too intense for their body, there are some other Read more
Are your workouts not progressing? Have your strength and fitness plateaued despite consistently working out? Do you feel like you aren’t making any progress even though you exercise multiple times a week? There is one giant reason why this may be happening, and it all has to do with the Read more
Do you want to get stronger but are concerned about building too much muscle? This is a common reason why many people avoid doing strength training, even though there are so many benefits that can be gleaned from lifting weights. And, when people do go and strength train, they often Read more
How do you know if you are not doing enough exercise? While many people will only start to consider that they aren’t doing enough when they start to gain weight, there are some early warning signs that you can pay attention to to let you know that you are not Read more
Do you want to improve your balance? Oftentimes, when trying to improve balance, using devices such as wobble boards and unstable surfaces are the default starting place… but these could actually be making your balance worse. So where should you start instead and how should you use your workouts to Read more
Do you find yourself reacting to situations in ways that you’re not proud of? Do you have a habit of sabotaging your efforts when you are trying to accomplish something you truly want to achieve? Many people find that their mind works against them at times, keeping them from taking Read more
You have likely heard that exercise can be a useful activity to prevent and possibly reverse osteoporosis, but are you being told the entire story? While many doctors, media outlets, and publications will recommend doing “weight bearing” activities, what actually needs to be done with your workouts to have an Read more