Injuries happen. Planned or unplanned surgery might put us in bed for a while. Do you really need that brace? What are the consequences of as little as two weeks in a brace? Did you … continue reading
Stronger Legs: 6 reasons why you should start squatting today
Larger muscles or muscle mass improves our chances of living longer, happier lives. Muscle mass correlates with longevity. Muscle mass correlates with improved recovery following injury or surgery. Larger muscle mass improves our metabolic machinery … continue reading
Training Errors and Other Causes of Tendinopathy in Runners
Running is a fantastic sport. Running has been associated with longevity; it improves cardiovascular fitness and enables us to clear the cobwebs from our head after a long day. But running has its downsides too. … continue reading
Meniscus surgery increases your risk of requiring a knee replacement: Podcast
Complex degenerative meniscus tears are quite common. The majority of us will develop them in our lifetime. The research has been clear over the years. The vast majority of these complex tears do not require … continue reading
Muscle Mass, Strength and Longevity
When optimizing our health and longevity, prioritizing muscle mass and muscle strength are critically important considerations. Our muscle mass, and strength decline with age. The changes that occur to our muscles as we age can … continue reading
Insulin Resistance: Are You One Of The 50% Of People Who Have It ?
Nearly 50% of Americans have Insulin Resistance (IR). People with IR do not have a typical appearance. Some of you with insulin resistance are thin and “healthy”. The presence of insulin resistance associates with many … continue reading
Boredom.. It’s not what you think
You might stop reading a book because it is boring. That’s not what we’re talking about. We encounter what we perceive as “boredom” less often because we are attached to our little digital friends. We’re … continue reading
Exercise and Knee Arthritis Pain: The science of why it works.
Osteoarthritis is usually not a mechanical wear and tear process. If you have osteoarthritis, exercise will not wear out your knee joints faster — quite the opposite. Knee arthritis exercises have been shown to relieve … continue reading
Resistance and Balance Exercise to Live Longer and Healthier.
A balanced exercise program including resistance exercise has been proven to delay the onset of serious chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, dementia, hypertension and insulin resistance (Type 2 diabetes). If you are over 35, … continue reading