By Gabe Sanders, Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS An important initial step to help people overcome struggles of any kind is to first identify barriers and work on mental health. To do so, a good starting point is to quantify a person’s quality of life.
High Volume Strength Training for Optimal Muscular Health
By Gabe Sanders, Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS A great goal for high-volume training for the average person would be to exercise every muscle group weekly or twice per week. Each muscle group should be exercised for 4-6 sets of 10-15 repetitions.
Does Minimum Exercise Result in Optimal Health? Not Really!
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends 150 minutes of moderately intense activity every week. This amount of exercise can help you, but will it optimize your health?
Improve Your Functional Fitness in Four Weeks!
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Many people have perceived exercise as a chore, an unwanted task that they need to fit into their daily schedule. It is low on their priority list and therefore, exercise is the first habit they drop. People stop exercising because they believe it takes up too much time or quite […]
Low Back Training to Improve Pain
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Most medical experts estimate that nearly every person will experience or suffer from low back pain at some point in their life.
Moderate-Vigorous Physical Activity is Best! But What Is It?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS According to recent research and other physical activity promotion experts, moderate-vigorous physical activity is the most ideal form of activity to enhance physical fitness and overall health.
Emotional Intelligence: A Critical Ingredient for Health and Wellness
By Kelley Ashby, MS People with high emotional intelligence are more empathetic and better equipped to create strong interpersonal relationships and positive workplaces. What about the personal health benefits of emotional intelligence, especially for those who work or live in a toxic environment?
Pain and anxiety? Try this breathing technique
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Research suggests that by slowly reducing breathing rates, the body can deactivate neurons that can significantly reduce anxiety and similar behaviors.
Sunglasses may prevent melanoma of the eyes?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Nearly 5% of all melanoma cases occur in the eyes. To prevent melanoma, researchers strongly recommend people wear sunglasses as a successful preventative measure.