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The coronavirus pandemic has had a major effect on all areas of people’s lives, and physical activity levels are no exception. Recent studies show that the pandemic and associated lockdowns prompted many people to go one of two ways with
The sayings, “Getting better with age” and “Age is just a number” are common sayings, but are they true?
Aging gracefully doesn’t mean you look like a 20-year-old; it simply means you’re able to enjoy life and live it to the
There are a number of factors that influence obesity. These include behavioral choices, environmental circumstances, and genetics. Genes don’t always predict someone’s weight future, but science has shown that genetics play a role in obesity. Genes increase a person’s susceptibility
You may ask yourself, what is trauma informed care? Is this about having trauma ourselves so we can relate? Is this about understanding what trauma is? In actuality, trauma informed care is the idea of being mindful that others have
Wonder if your menopause exercise prescription makes a difference? It turns out your hormone ride during menopause deems exercise more necessary than ever. Your hormones reveal more than your likelihood to store belly fat or hot flash.
Research published in the
As you may recall from nursery songs, Mares eat oats and Does eat oats—and so do many athletes. (FYI, the song is actually Mairzy Doats.) Questions arise about oatmeal:
Is oatmeal beneficial for athletes?
Are steel-cut oats better than quick-cooking oats?
Does
The SAID Principle, Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demand, is a fundamental law of human physiology. The classic definition of this principle is “the body adapts to what it does”. A more precise, neuro-centric definition would be “the body ALWAYS adapts
In the world of medical and mainstream fitness, assessment methods and tools abound. We like to pre-test and post-test and record our findings to show positive change toward the betterment of our clients’ general health. But what about their well-being?
Did you decide to start eating a plant-based diet in 2022? No matter your reason—health, the environment, or animals—you’re making an excellent choice.
But now you may be wondering: How do I get stated? The good news is that eating
Start with these methods to boost your mood naturally and defeat negative thinking.
Some days I feel more anxious than others. Feelings alter the way we think, and thoughts can turn negative feelings like depression, anxiety or anger into a positive
