Simple Solutions for Getting More Out of Your Yoga Practice
Image courtesy of Unsplash Sometimes, pulling more out of your workout can feel pretty challenging. Once you develop a routine, it’s easy to get into a rut and see your progress plateau, or worse, you stop looking forward to doing it at all. If you’re hitting a wall with your yoga practice, it can be…
Tai Chi Improves Balance & Cognition
by Cody Sipe, PhD Why tai chi? In recent years, study after study has proven its benefits, yet most fitness professionals seem to know little about it. That’s too bad because just about any fitness client can learn tai chi, and any fitness professional can teach it. Like other types of exercise, tai chi simply…
How to Correct Imbalances in Walking Biomechanics
by Justin Price, MA Participating in a program of regular exercise is a good idea at any stage of life. One of the most popular forms of exercise is walking, and it’s an ideal physical activity for older exercisers because they generally feel confident performing the required movements—after all, they’ve been doing them all their lives (Williamson 2007).…
High-Intensity Functional Training—Make It Safe
Many people can’t seem to get enough of workouts that meld functional movements with high-intensity resistance training. Indeed, workouts using dynamic, high-intensity, full-body movements are great for strength and health—provided the body functions properly and exercisers use correct technique. They understand the musculoskeletal benefits of combining functional motions with intense exercise like gymnastics, weightlifting, running or rowing. But we cannot…
Prepare to Squat
by Lynne Skilton-Hayes Why is it that so few people can squat correctly, yet my 8-year-old son squats perfectly? I’ve never taught him how to squat; he innately learned how, just as he learned to roll over, crawl, pull himself up, and eventually walk. He simply needed the freedom to allow his body to move. Movement before…
Can Diet Affect Depression?
Two recent studies examined the impact of diet on depression. The first looked at diet and the prevalence of people developing depression; the second looked at subjects who were already depressed. DASH Diet and Depression In one study, researchers found that people who ate vegetables, fruit, and whole grains had lower rates of depression over time, according…
The 5 Best Natural Muscle Relaxers
A muscular spasm is something we all go through from time to time as a result of overworking our muscles. From heavy exercises and strenuous sports activities to disregarding the importance of pre-workout stretching, there are several things that can cause muscle tension. Whichever the case may be, it’s better to avoid using over-the-counter medications…
Digital Detoxing
Cellphones, computers, tablets. All of these are important tools. But technology can seep into every moment of your life and take over. Do you need to step away from email or give your smartphone a rest from time to time? Digital detoxing is becoming increasingly popular as a response to tech overload. Discover the benefits…
Nutrients to Support Vision Health
Vision is something I think most of us take for granted. How often are we taking a step back and expressing gratitude for being able to look around and see vivid colors, clear faces, and fluffy four-legged friends? Today, I would like to take a few minutes to bring attention to eye health and the…
Magnesium & Vitamin D, Better Together
Oftentimes, we focus on a single nutrient and how it impacts our physiology. However, one study recently highlighted the importance of remembering the synergy between nutrients. Magnesium and vitamin D, for example, are two such nutrients that prove to be better off together than alone. In a recent review published in the Journal of the…
