After 15-20 years of hard training, your body feels different and it may be time to rethink your fitness routine. Joints hurt. Mobility suffers.You may be at a crossroads, but refuse to start taking it “easier”. I get it. For me, I routinely use microcycles (weekly training) or mesocycles (4-6 …
Unfortunately, vitamin D deficiencies are incredibly common. If you aren't getting enough of this necessary nutrient, you're at risk of developing serious health problems. While diet changes and supplements can help, regular sweat sessions outdoors are a great way to boost your vitamin D levels and decrease your risk of …
Tracking HRV over time can be a useful tool in identifying imbalances in our autonomic nervous system (ANS), which regulates many aspects of our biology including all aspects of our cardiovascular system like blood pressure, heart rate, etc. High HRV is associated with better overall health, including greater cardiovascular health and less …
ARTICLE AT A GLANCE We can all agree that eating healthy is the foundation for health, longevity and even performance. What isn’t so clear is how to do it in a world filled with more temptation and less time than ever. So, we decided to ask some of America’s top...
ARTICLE AT A GLANCE by Alan Bishop The majority of people looking to lose weight tend to get caught up on a few pieces of the puzzle while never seeing the big picture in its entirety. I am in a unique position where I get the opportunity to work with elite-level...
Few things in life are as satisfying and comforting as home-cooked holiday food. In fact, it’s so satisfying that we readily accept the weight gain and often the guilt that comes with overindulging every holiday season. Fortunately, you don’t have to accept it this...
Frequent bouts of high blood sugar can cause a wealth of problems, starting with insulin resistance. Of course, the first thing that likely comes to mind when considering insulin resistance is diabetes. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and...
As we approach a very busy time of year, people often find it hard to consistently get to the gym. Between the actual workout itself and travel time you may be looking at a 1.5-2 hour commitment. Luckily, you can still get a very quick and effective workout at home...
It’s no secret that your gut is essential to nearly every aspect of your overall health and well-being. Known as your second brain, your gut plays a significant role in your mood, energy, and behavior. For instance, scientists from the University of California, Los...
Squatting is the king of all exercises. It is the quintessential measure of strength and a microcosm of life. When the weight of the world is pressing you down, will you give in, or will you fight through and find a way to stand back up? Whether your goal is...
The health and wellness industry has started doing a much better job of putting out more accurate information than it has in the past. The industry (and people in general) are more accepting of research-based information and more skeptical of fads that are too good...
A lack of hamstring strength is very common even for people who come to the gym regularly. Achieving proper hamstring strength improves back and knee health. The hamstring has two major functions: knee flexion and hip extension. In today's circuit we combine...
This ab workout is exactly as the name sounds. When combined into one workout, you will effectively train all of the core musculature including: Rectus Abdominis, internal and external obliques, transverse abdominis and the psoas. This workout works great on its...
Any CrossFitter will tell you it’s the intensity of the routine that separates him or her from the pack. But research shows that doing CrossFit too frequently without making some key adjustments can have undesired consequences. Training consisting of a lot of...
It’s inevitable that as we age a decrease in flexibility and mobility becomes very noticeable. In fact, many experts agree that flexibility declines much faster than strength. Remember when squatting or lunging down to pick something up off the floor was an...
