“No part of the body is an island unto itself. Try to pick up a pen off the floor using just your hand. It’s impossible. Even simple movements simultaneously engage the legs, core, shoulders, arms, and neck. The body is an interconnected chain of muscles. Every movement we perform is a whole-body movement. That’s why …
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10 Things Your Personal Trainer Won’t Tell You
You may not need a trainer. If you’re in shape, are self-motivated and you’re comfortable in the gym, a tailored workout plan or information on where to find credible fitness advice may be all you need. If your trainer doesn’t do an adequate assessment and help you set goals, you’re missing the most important part. …
Understanding Calories – The Ultimate Guide
In all foods there is a balance between calories and nutrition. Foods that provide little or no nutritional benefit and have lots of calories are called “calorically dense” foods. Some people refer to them as empty calories. These include candy, alcohol, desserts and sweeteners. On the flip side, you have “nutrient dense” foods like fruits …
How To Improve Fitness While Working a Desk Job
Is your day consumed by hours of sitting at a desk? Join the thousands of others in the same boat. We now have the ability to communicate from our desks, without even picking up the phone in many cases. This may make us a little more efficient at work, but it comes at the expense …
Workouts – Shoulder Injury Prevention
If you’ve been lifing weights for any period of time, you’re likely to have “tweaked” your shoulder at some point. My most serious shoulder injury came during a military deployment when I was working out twice daily, sometimes with heavy weight. I experienced overuse injuries with both of my shoulders and was forced to avoid …