I’m so proud of the fact that I’ve got a blog to share fitness, nutrition and exercise advice to help you maintain a happy and healthy life. The blog covered a lot of ground and I thought I’d use the last post of 2017 to reflect on the tips …
Core strength is key to athletic performance and injury prevention. But what’s the best way to strengthen your core? Using a Swiss ball or an exercise mat? Both have been shown to help in the development of core stability, but there’s been very little …
Staying active doesn’t just make us feel better and stay fit. Researchers are beginning to draw a connection between physical activity and its impact on our memory and delaying dementia.
Last year, researchers studied mice running on wheels in cages. They found that the running mice, when compared …
More and more people use supplements as part of their daily nutrition or dietary regimen. It’s estimated that more than 50% of adults use supplements. As supplement usage continues to grow, you may not understand or consider the potential side effects supplements …
Researchers are continuing to study and uncover the power of power chords. In fact, one study showed that people who listen to custom playlists generated more power in 30-second intervals of exercise than those who didn’t listen to any music at all.
Still not convinced?
Music can alter …
Sometimes pesky sports injuries can’t be healed with nonsurgical treatments like rest and physical therapy. If that’s the case, your doctor might recommend regenerative medicine.
Regenerative medicine is “the process of creating living, functional tissues to repair or replace tissue or organ function lost due to …
If you’re physically active and have a sweet tooth, there’s good news for you.
After your workout, considering reaching for a glass of chocolate milk instead of that glass of water. Unlike water, chocolate milk typically has double the carbs and protein (ideal for muscle recovery and replenishment), high water …
Many contend that running hurts your back. But recent research suggests otherwise.
To understand the study, it’s important to remember that our spine is made up of vertebral bones with discs in between for cushioning. These discs contain fluid that help absorb pressure during movement. More fluid means more …