By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS For those in need of encouragement, just know that we, human beings, are not judged based on our response to our best times and we certainly are not judged how we respond to our darkest times.
Workplace wellness programs are needed NOW for healthcare workers
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS To help improve the healthcare worker’s wellbeing, it may be useful for employers to implement workplace wellness programs for these essential workers during the pandemic, and long after the pandemic is over!
A secondary side effect of COVID-19: Suicide
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS An increased risk of suicide has been recorded as a secondary side effect of the COVID pandemic in the scientific literature….. As a society moving forward, a good recommendation during the COVID pandemic would be to ask people if they need help!
Stress? Allostatic load? How does it affect my health?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS The term allostatic load is a measure of hormonal and physiologic stress and it illustrates how stress can impact your body. Simply put, it is a measure of stress.
Does Fast Music Improve Exercise?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS  Different research has found that songs with faster tempos can improve a person’s attitude and increase their physiological measurements such as heart rate. More intensity combined with a better attitude sounds like a recipe for success!
Stay Social While Social Distancing
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Social distancing is the practice of keeping a minimum of six feet of distance between you and another person to prevent the spread of a contagious disease. Remember, the goal of social distancing is not to become isolated from others.
HIIT Workout with 4 Multi-Joint Exercises Try this!
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS The goal of high-intensity workouts is to drastically increase your heart rate and overall workload for a brief period of time, rest, and then do it all over again, and again, and again. Here is where to start!
4 Simple Ways to Boost Your At-Home Workout!
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Try exercises that require you to hold a position. If you are doing bodyweight squats, squat down in position, and hold your squat for 5-10 seconds for each repetition.
5 Ways to supercharge Your Fat Burn and Lose Weight
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS It is imperative to know that there is more to burning fat than just exercise. Genetics and proper nutrition combined with the right type of exercise can boost your lipid metabolism and help you lose weight.