Protein Intake – How much protein should you eat daily?
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the question of how much protein is enough protein and there are many factors that play a role in the answer. The dietary reference index (DRI) for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day. DRI’s are nutrient reference values set by the […]
Five Tips to Easing Arthritic Joint Pain
According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 4 American adults have been diagnosed with arthritis. That’s over 58 million people living with arthritis in the US today! A diagnosis of arthritis can encompass various forms of the disease including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis with all resulting in pain and inflammation of the joints. […]
Why Women of All Ages Should Strenght Train
Ladies Who Lift: Strength Training for Women of All Ages By this point in time, all of us have heard the recommendation that strength training is essential to our well-being. Regardless of age, gender or physical shape, the goal of strength training is to cause enough stress on the muscle to evoke physiological adaptations and […]
Hydration tips all athletes (young and old) need to know
We’ve been told all our lives that water is important, hydrating is important, and necessary for survival. But do you actually know why? Or the best ways to stay hydrated? It can be trickier than you think, especially for athletes who are sweating a lot. Below are our top 10 tips for staying hydrated that […]
Why Your Athlete Is Always Hurt
Fall is upon us and for many, that means it’s time to kick it back into sports season! Friday night lights are on, cross country has returned and soccer games are ramping back up. While excitement is in the air, with sports season inevitably comes an increased number of sports-related injuries. With this rising incidence […]
Best strategies to maintain to your weight/fat loss
Losing weight can be a challenging journey so when you do reach your goals you want to do your best to keep the weight off and maintain where you are. This can be almost as challenging as losing the weight to begin with though. This is because of many reasons but the biggest reason is […]
In-season strength and conditioning for athletes
When it comes to athletic competition, reaching one’s full potential in-season relies heavily on maintaining the gains made during the off-season. Why then do so many athletes and coaches abandon their resistance training regimen in-season when the players need strength and resilience most? An often-neglected component of in-season activity, strength training contributes to improved […]
Eating Out, Staying Healthy, and Not Gaining Weight
When you are trying to stay healthy and lose weight eating out can be scary and figuring out what to eat while still staying healthy can be challenging. But it doesn’t have to be! There are some tips and tricks that can make eating out much easier and allow you to still eat your favorite […]
Preventing Childhood Injuries with Physical Development Training
In today’s climate, it is not uncommon to have 25% of a youth athletic team injured. Many parents are questioning “why is my child constantly injured?” and “what can I do to prevent injury?”. With increasing demands of childhood sports and activities, it is imperative to address the underlying factors that play into associated injuries. […]
Why strength training is important for weight loss
When it comes to weight loss, everyone wants to know the most efficient and effective way to lose weight and keep it off. So here’s a question for you- which form of exercise would you choose if weight loss was the goal… running 5 miles 3 times per week -or- performing well-structured strength training sessions […]