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 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
Sarcopenia: Muscle Loss and Its Impact on Longevity
Sarcopenia is the loss of skeletal muscle mass which occurs as we age. We can start losing muscle mass in our 30s, and the process continues relentlessly and
Making the transition to a Plant-Based Diet
Whole food plant-based diets have gained a lot more attention of late. Folks are trying to consume a more healthy diet to help improve their health. They have
Exercise “Snacking” To Improve Our Health
Can exercising snacking help people become healthier without feeling like exercise is work? Does the word “exercise” already make you feel exhausted? Is your
Polarized training for everyday runners: Part 1
Most all elite endurance athletes and their coaches utilize a polarized training program. Most untrained or casual runners do not use a polarized training
Maintaining Weight Loss is Hard… Why?
Exercise -- metabolism -- and weight loss Losing weight frustrates many. Even those who can lose weight far too often find that they regain those lost
Obesity rates, demographics, and the power of simple changes
So many of us never had a chance. We live in an obesogenic environment. That means that the cards are stacked against us. Food manufacturers have an army of
Building an exercise routine: The 30-day challenge
Starting and committing to a new exercise program can be a challenge. Here we discuss the concept of a 30-day challenge. Staying with the same theory that
