VO2 max... why is it one of the most vital determinants of health? We are now obsessed with VO2max. I hear it all the time in the office. But so many people
The Danger of Being Sedentary
Many awful consequences occur from being sedentary. Face it, over hundreds of thousands of years, our bodies were engineered to move. Many of the normal
Can we be healthy if we aren’t active?
A paper we are going to discuss raises an important question: Can you be healthy despite not moving enough or exercising? Based on the paper's results, I
Combating Age-Related Muscle Loss: The Power of Resistance Training
Our bodies undergo various changes as we age, impacting our physical strength and overall health. The loss of muscle and strength are two important changes that
The Causes of Osteoarthritis: Debunking the “Wear and Tear” Myth
Osteoarthritis, a condition commonly associated with aging, has long been attributed to joint "wear and tear," often blamed on activities like running. It turns
The Interplay of Metabolic Health and Musculoskeletal Wellness
When we think about musculoskeletal disorders – be it joint pain, muscle stiffness, or tendon issues – the immediate assumption often leans towards mechanical
Lactate is far more important than you think
Serum lactate is a signaling molecule that plays an important role in various physiological processes, including muscle metabolism, brain function, and energy
Metabolic Syndrome’s Downstream Consequences
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors that increases the likelihood of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. These
The Causes and Presentation of Heart Disease… A Case Study
Heart disease is silent... until it's not. Most people do not understand the complexity with respect to causation, nor do they understand how heart-related
Runners require strength too: What to do and when to do it
Strength training produces better runners. But many runners are confused about what type of strength training to do. We know that runners should engage in
Lactate, the lactate shuttle, and lactate threshold workouts in polarized training
Most athletes poorly understand a small molecule known as lactate. Lactate is a fuel source for our cells, and we can train to use lactate more efficiently. The
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy- a true pain in the butt
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) is one of just a few overuse runners' injuries that can be quite a bear to manage. It truly is a pain in the butt. You
