By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Maintaining your functional mobility as you age will require you to engage in some form of physical activity and exercise
Exercise with a Friend to Improve Depression
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS While there is no easy way to cope or cure depression, a natural therapy that has been found to be effective for many people is to exercise or be physically active with other people.
Exercise or Activity? Something is better than nothing
By Jonathon Stavres MS The difference between these two terms may be the difference in accomplishing, or falling short of physical activity goals.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Exercise; Is it safe?
Brandon Pollock MS, ACSM-EP-C We now know that exercise does not increase people’s risk of developing ALS. Instead, exercise actually appears to offer some protection against the disease.
You can and should exercise safely during pregnancy
Brandon Pollock MS, ACSM-EP-C Pregnant women with no contraindications to exercise are encouraged to exercise throughout the pregnancy, as exercise provides benefits for both the mother and child.
Are you managing your stress?
By Brandon Pollock PhD, ACSM-EP-C Research has shown that biological and psychological damage; possibly even death may occur if a person is unable to cope with stress
Maintain Don’t Gain this holiday season
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS The problem with gaining 1-2 pounds during the holiday season is that most people do not lose that weight at the beginning of the new year. Therefore, your goal this holiday season should be “Maintain, don’t gain!”
Maximize your Exercise, Listen to music
By Gabe Sanders PhD Music can enhance your workouts by reducing your perceived stress that is often caused by fatigue, which in turn, can help you feel more comfortable when exercising
Lose weight efficiently with Diet and Exercise; a safe, evidence-based approach
By Brandon Pollock PhD, ACSM-EP-C Dieting is not easy. When it comes to losing weight, it should never be rushed. It is hard enough to lose weight and even more so in a short period of time.