Archive for April 2017

Including a proper warm-up prior to performance of your exercise program may have a profound positive impact on the program outcomes. The body requires time to increase heart rate, blood volume, and improve the viscosity of the synovial fluid which exists in many of the joints allowing for freedom of movement and just as important,…

Position is the first of the observational essentials we consider when designing an exercise or activity. If the body’s position is not correct for the exercise or activity, then performance will be negatively impacted. This is due, in part, to mechanical advantage impairment. The body is a system of levers and pulleys and when it…

Did you play high school or college sports? Are you an avid indoor/outdoor recreational athlete? Then, there is a good chance that you may have accumulated physical trauma throughout the years. And, while there are certainly individuals that have suffered serious physical trauma which would require a different level of attention and expertise to manage,…

Enjoying a glass of wine or cocktail is fine for most folks within moderation. However, if your intention is to consistently exercise, you may be sabotaging your fitness outcomes with frequent consumption. Consider the following statistics: One five ounce glass of wine equals approximately 120kcal. That does not seem like a lot of calories in…