Insights and tips on exercise and physical activity recommendations to help you move well, and live well
With guidance from his guru, Tom Brady tries to be better through self-awareness (he meditates), rest and repair (he sleeps in special “athlete recovery sleepwear”) and nutrition (he won’t eat dairy, caffeine, white sugar or white flour).
People who suffer from back pain, particularly if it is long-term, are generally less healthy than those who do not. In fact, back pain costs are staggering not only financially, but also in terms of lost time from work and because of psychosocial problems that arise during the healing process associated with long-term back pain.
The average person bends forward around 4400 times per day. Forward flexion puts extra stress on your lower back making you more susceptible to lower back pain. Blue collared workers seem to be more at risk according to a recent article.
Why Is Ergonomics Important? Think about how many hours each day you spend sitting. If you work in an office setting, you are likely sitting more than most people. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) statistics, on average, 95% of an office worker’s day is spent sitting in front of the computer. Sitting…
As some of you may know I participated in my first triathlon last year. This year I decided to do it again and ended up beating my previous time! The question I am asked the most is “How did I condition my body in the weeks prior to get ready for the upcoming triathlon?” For…
How Do I Keep My Body Fueled With The Proper Nutrition? Training for a triathlon can be hard work. One of the most important aspects to keep in mind is how you fuel your body with the proper nutrition. As many of you know a car requires gasoline to run, you also have a choice…
Gonna keep this one short and sweet today. Stop crossing your legs! This is such a habit for many and we do it without thinking. When you cross your legs you are increasing pressure on your lower back and hip. More importantly you are shutting off venous and lymphatic circulation in the popliteal fossa (behind…
Talking about the core today. When you hear the words contract your core what is your first instinct? Do you suck your stomach inward or do you push your stomach out? If you are an inward sucker, try taking a deep breath while contracting. Is it easy or do you find yourself getting stuck and…
I have slight memories of Popeye growing up eating his spinach and then getting super strength. I don’t think it got me to eat more spinach but I was definitely envious of his strength. I don’t remember many kids that didn’t want super strength when they were young. That desire for strength didn’t continue into…
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