If your upper back is strong, but yet pull-ups are still a struggle for you, fixing a few simple things can make all the difference. Ahhh the bodyweight pull up. Some shudder at the thought, others jump up on a bar and start swinging around like gymnasts. What makes pull ups so difficult? And why ca…Read More
Knowing the difference will determine how your fitness plan is created. We all know that improving our health is vitally important to living a longer, more fulfilling life. With that being said, is your health and fitness program aligned with the goals you want out of that program? If your goals a…Read More
YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER FOOTWEAR ARE BAD FOR YOUR FEET According to recent footwear trends, in the battle between looks and comfort - looks is winning. Everybody's favorite summertime shoe (a flat piece of rubber and toe thong) may actually be the culprit to different foot injuries and chronic pain in …Read More
The human body, the vehicle we all have in common, is naturally unstable. Think about stacking 100+, or even 200+ pounds of something on a base only a few inches wide (our feet). While we are moving around on our feet throughout the day, our bodies fight the challenge of staying upright, and you wou…Read More
Many parents dream of watching their young athlete develop into Olympic competitors and elite-level professionals. In today's high demanding society, it's easy for parents to gravitate towards more intense training, sport specific strength coaches, and overall too many practices and games for their …Read More
The bones in our body provide a framework for support that every skeletal muscle, tendon, and ligament attach. Without this framework, we could not stand, walk, run, jump, etc. Our skeletal system also provides protection for the vital organs of our body: heart, lungs, etc. Various minerals such…Read More
As the new year continues on, more and more “diehard” health seekers are dropping out and giving up on their New Year’s Resolutions. The point of this resolution is to inspire you to do better and live better. However, most go-getters that commit to exercising more and losing weight often fail…Read More
Each year the flu season seems to be getting worse and this year’s flu season is off to a roaring start with 140 total flu death so far this season according to NC Department of Health and Human Services. If you get the flu vaccine for whatever reason, is there another way to keep yourself healt…Read More
When it comes to balancing your diet in order to provide the best support for achieving your fitness goals, you may not be sure which approach will yield the best results. One common rule of thumb used in the health and fitness industry states that roughly 75 percent of weight loss comes from optima…Read More
When most people set goals, they set a goal to lose weight, get in shape, earn more money, etc. These goals are all great, however they will most likely not be achieved. Why, you ask? For one thing, the goal is to general to be achieved. Goals that are too general have no end point. You need to be…Read More