For the Love and Companionship of Pets May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, so now’s a good time to address the surprising influence pets have on our emotional well-being…. As we all sit at home and make the best of the situation at hand, it is hard to not feel the struggle of a […]
One Leg is Often Weaker than the Other – Do Single Leg Training! Lower body training, in my opinion, is the most important aspect of any type of training program. Without a strong lower body and strong core musculature, everything else suffers. In the sports world, it can lead to poor athletic performance due to […]
How Tracking Exercise Can Keep Fitness Goals On Track It can be challenging to consistently stay physically active. A physical activity log/diary is a great tool to track your fitness journey. The log helps you stay focused and on task in order to achieve your personal goals. I’m old fashioned and always maintain […]
Add Corrective Exercise for Injury Prevention Does your exercise consist purely of going for a run or taking group exercise classes? Or maybe you only do weight training. As a fitness coach and exercise scientist, I see far too many people who do not take warm-ups seriously – until they get injured to the point […]
Boost Your Mood to Cope with Covid-19 Stress In this world of Covid-19 most of our days have been turned upside and a lot of us are struggling to find moments of pure bliss to combat the loneliness and negative emotions that are hitting us in waves during this pandemic. When this happens your stress […]