Strength Training for Balance: Why Aging Adults Need to Stay Strong to Stay Independent As we age, maintaining balance becomes one of the most important factors in preserving independence, confidence, and quality of life. Many adults over 50 begin to notice subtle changes in stability, coordination, and mobility during everyday activities such as walking, climbing […]
Sports Performance
Why Proper Performance Training Matters for Youth Athletes
Youth sports have become more competitive than ever before, and young athletes are being asked to move faster, react quicker, and perform at higher levels year-round. While many parents focus on practices and games alone, one of the most important components of long-term athletic success is proper performance training. For athletes ages 7–12, performance training
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Summer plans don’t need to derail your fitness goals…
Things are about to get crazy. I can already feel it. Kids are finishing up school. Camps are about to start. Summer vacations are coming. Aside from a couple of weekends, I’m pretty sure I’m booked until Labor Day! And I’m sure that some random things will pop up along the way. But it doesn’t
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When it comes to fat loss – THIS is half your battle!
If you are serious about shaping up your body then throw out the packaged foods and opt for wholesome, real foods instead.
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Ready To Start Living?
Something terrifying happens when you’ve been trying to lose weight for a while… It’s straight out of a horror movie! Frogs can be used to explain this bizarre event. I’m sure you’ve heard that if you put a frog in boiling water, it will jump right out. But if you put a frog in the
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You Need To Hear This
This morning I was thinking… There are only 3 months left until the new year. Which got me thinking about 2023 and goals for next year. Then I paused… There is still 25% of THIS year to go! While it’s great to set goals, nothing beats doing the work. Right now. Yes, I have goals
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Top 3 Weight Loss Mistakes
People have been trying to lose weight for decades. It’s not a new concept We have a better understanding of the body more than any other time in our existence. So why do so many people still struggle to get results? After working with thousands of people, here are the top 3 weight loss mistakes
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Do this Every Day!
What is one thing that you should do every day? There are probably many that you can think of. I believe that this one makes a HUGE impact on your life. Plan your day the day before. Before the end of your day, could be right before you leave work or at the end of
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Consistency: The Key to Fitness
There is one ingredient that keeps people from reaching their fitness goals – consistency! Learn why and how it relates to losing fat! Through my years in the fitness industry, I have noticed the one main ingredient that keeps people from reaching their fitness goals. That is consistency! People tend to be impatient when it
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Recovery Tips for Youth Athletes
Most athletes know that getting enough rest after any type of exercise is essential, but let’s take this further and talk about what we, the athletic trainers, actually mean when we say, “rest and recover.” Rest days are critical for the athlete’s physiological (body) and psychological (mind) well-being. Occasionally passive recovery (doing nothing) is needed
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Diaphragmatic Breathing with Dr. Susan Mann
The diaphragm is the most efficient muscle of breathing. It is a large, dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the lungs. Your abdominal muscles help move the diaphragm and give you more power to empty your lungs. But chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may prevent the diaphragm from working effectively. When you have COPD,
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Physical Therapy First
If you go out to lunch with friends, it is easy to get distracted stepping off a curb. In that moment, you may lose your balance and twist an ankle. You spend the rest of your weekend limping around the house to keep pressure off the injured area and maybe take a few ibuprofen to
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