Exercise Can Slow Down Aging: Those of us who make a living teaching exercise science know a little secret - it's the hormones that change the body, not just exercise. Hormones are chemicals produced by the body that control how cells function. Exercise can elevate levels of muscle-building hormones and to do that, focus on movements that involved multiple muscles as opposed … [Read more...]
6 Ways That High Intensity Exercise Could Help Slow Down the Aging Process
2020 in a nutshell Memes are one of the best things about the internet, they are like a high-tech version of the editorial cartoon they can provide visual content for everything from politics to the benefits of exercise for aging. Honestly, it is amazing how much an image and brief caption can capture the zeitgeist of a particular moment in time. My favorite meme of the year … [Read more...]
6 Exercises to Strengthen and Define Your Glutes!
The Glutes are the Most Popular Muscles on Instagram Recently while scrolling Instagram, I noticed a common theme among many of the most popular fitness posts - an emphasis on training the posterior chain muscles responsible for extending the hip, otherwise known as the glutes or what many simply call the booty. If you want to know the most effective exercises that can help … [Read more...]
5 Things to Know About Your Fascia & Connective Tissues
5 Things to Know About Your Fascia Picture a young boy playing on a playground, what would you see? A bundle of energy as he climbs, jumps, runs and moves in all directions at various speeds. Now think of an old man trying to navigate a busy sidewalk. How would an older man move differently when compared to a young child? Being cautious about having to negotiate obstacles … [Read more...]
7 Reasons HIIT is So Effective
What is HIIT? High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a system of exercise with repeated bouts of short duration, high-intensity intervals followed by lower intensity intervals for recovery. In general, HIIT training calls for challenging exercises such as sprints (whether on a bicycle or running) for short time frames lasting from 10-to-45 seconds. On a 1-10 scale of … [Read more...]