It can be hard to work out with so many distractions and difficulties keeping us from the gym. When we are able to work out, focusing on the exercise and blocking out distractions can be even harder. Too often, we power through a workout and check it off the list without thinking about how to…
You already know there are many great reasons to exercise—from improving energy, mood, sleep, and health to reducing anxiety, stress, and depression. And detailed exercise instructions and workout plans are just a click away. But if knowing how and why to exercise was enough, we’d all be in shape. Making exercise a habit takes more—you…
Health experts warn that a lingering effect of the coronavirus pandemic could be a mental health crisis. While therapy and medications for stress and anxiety are often necessary, the foods you eat can also play a role in your well-being. An American Psychiatric Association poll released in March found that 36% of Americans felt the…
Many experts have touted the benefits of low-intensity strength training following high-intensity work to enhance recovery. This type of training is often referred to as a “feeder workout.” However, Australian research has shown that light concentric exercise may temporarily reduce soreness, but has no effect on recovery from muscle damage induced by eccentric exercise (see…
“There’s nothing sexy whatsoever with good old-fashioned weight training!” That’s what strength coach and athlete, Charles Staley, notes during an interview on the Super Strength Show. In fact, Staley believes that most people looking in from the outside would find weight training boring. “That’s why you can’t make a reality show out of it,” says…
My eldest client is 87 years young. I’ve seen her twice a week since 1998. At the time, she was experiencing signs of osteopenia and her doctor recommended weight-bearing exercise. I got the call and her bone health has not been an issue ever since. She’s doing well not only structurally but functionally. It’s very…