8 Simple Stretches to Relieve Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain can be a debilitating and painful condition. Fortunately, staying physically active may be the most effective and cost-efficient way to soothe or prevent it. Here are 8 simple stretches to relieve lower back pain. Lower back pain […]
Read MoreMiddle Eastern Chicken Burgers
Directions Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the onion, cinnamon, coriander, pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and season with pepper. Cook until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and parsley […]
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The Truth About Stretching
Do You Need to Stretch at All? It’s a good idea, says the American College of Sports Medicine. The ACSM recommends stretching each of the major muscle groups at least two times a week for 60 seconds per exercise. Staying flexible as you […]
Read MoreFlourless Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins
Step by step instructions The process for making this protein muffin recipe is exactly the same as any other type of muffin recipe. All you need to do is place the dry ingredients into one bowl and the wet ingredients […]
Read MoreEXPLORING EXCESS POST-EXERCISE OXYGEN CONSUMPTION (EPOC): ‘BURN BABY BURN!’
EPOC is the acronym for Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption. Many refer to it as the “afterburn.” To better understand how EPOC works, let’s review the basics of energy systems. Note: If you wanting to eventually transition into a career as a sports […]
Read MoreHOW TO DO A PLANK WITH 4 VARIATIONS: POSITION & FORM
Do you remember the recent social media “planking” fad where individuals would perform planks in some precarious and curious places? While some were photoshopped to express creativity and superhuman strength, when performed correctly, he plank is an excellent exercise for […]
Read MoreEXERCISE AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Since mid-March, most of the country has been dealing with social distancing rules, stay-at-home orders, business closures, overcrowded hospitals and limited health services. Consequently, many people are feeling isolated and lonely and may be hurting emotionally and financially. Even as […]
Read More25+ FOODS TO REPLENISH ELECTROLYTES – NATURAL SOURCES
Have you ever worn a hat during your workout and later noticed white stains all over it? Well, those aren’t necessarily stains, but the dried electrolytes from your sweat! Electrolytes (and hydration) is an important subject for fitness enthusiasts, NASM-CPTs and Nutrition Coaches to […]
Read MoreBRANCHED-CHAIN AMINO ACIDS (BCAAS): DO YOU NEED TO TAKE THEM?
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) have been a popular supplement for decades. It is estimated that the BCAA market supplement size is between $200 and $500 million, making it one of the most sold supplements in the world. These supplements are […]
Read MoreFAST-TWITCH VS. SLOW-TWITCH MUSCLE FIBER TYPES + TRAINING TIPS
Looking to build endurance? What about power? Do dreams of being an all-star hitter or marathon runner need to be dashed if twitch ratios aren’t ideal? Not necessarily. The types of muscle fibers targeted in different types of training programs […]
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