https://youtu.be/E5gbjjTTR0M In industrial nations, it is estimated that up to 75% of the population will experience low back pain. Causes of low back pain are variable from excessive weight, strenuous exercise or lifting to stress and anxiety. With multiple possible contributing factors, there appears to be a common denominator amongst…
https://youtu.be/7AfqL1LK_rk%20 Want to get COREgeous with a workout that tones, defines, and even challenges your mind? If you answered yes ... then let’s do this! In previous blogs I discussed the importance of performing the plank and crunch exercises with proper form. If you happened to miss those two blogs,…
https://youtu.be/hPMb_gC2Pvk Ready, Set, Crunch! The secret for getting rock-hard washboard abs is to properly train your core muscles, supplement your core training with cardio exercise, and manage your overall diet. This may not sound surprising to you, but what happens when your diet is in check, your getting plenty of…
If there is one product that most fitness enthusiasts have on hand or in their homes it’s arnica. Why? Because it is well known for its natural ability to help with external inflammation like bruises, sprains, etc. It is a very popular homeopathic remedy that has been used for years…
https://youtu.be/GOdHr6aaC0s The pain and stiffness associated with arthritis can result in a person avoiding all movement. Ironically the best method to combat arthritis is movement. Rhythmical and low impact movement encourages joint lubrication, strengthening to offset the poor biomechanical loading, and flexibility to maintain and gain range of motion. The…
The field of epigenetics has proven that our health and DNA are directly impacted by what we eat. In other words, our food literally speaks to our cells. However, over the last fifty years our food has become stripped of nutrients, our soil has become lifeless, our oceans have become…
Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, once said, “Walking is man’s best medicine.” I believe this holds true. Walking is a great way to start, improve, and maintain a basic level of fitness. Although, on its own it lacks the strenuousness required to improve muscle mass, core strength, and bone…
"There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning." --Louis L'Amour By now, nearly 80% of the resolutions we made a month ago to set and maintain healthy habits, are history. Remember the excitement you felt when you read all of those books…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWmw1SP68mg&feature=youtu.be The leg pulley system is an amazing addition to your workout routine. I like to use it to stretch out my hips and legs on a low level especially with the range of motion you can achieve. I created this routine to show you just how easy it is…
https://youtu.be/t0h1hi-v_4g SLOWER MOVEMENTS, QUICK RESULTS Over the year’s trainers have been producing workouts that are faster, more intense, and claim to provide you with better results. Although they are good workouts, most people’s bodies are not equipped to handle the high-intense workouts without risk of injury or reaching muscle failure…