Once Upon a Time We all know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears; as Goldilocks rummaged through their house she found that poppa bear’s porridge was too hot, momma bear’s was too cold but that baby bear’s was just right. This story is how many people approach cardiovascular exercise; some people are poppa bear and do too much high intensity exercise, others are momma … [Read more...]
How Exercise Can Slow Down Aging
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...]