By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS In the summer, spending an hour or more in the gym may not be the most desirable way to get your exercise in. If you enjoy being outdoors, it’s ok to skip the gym and workout outside.
How participating in organized sports can boost mental health
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Organized sport participation can provide a healthy outlet for stress and can help adolescents to develop coping mechanisms for dealing with stress.
Exercise an important part of cancer care
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA, CSCS Exercise is an important part of cancer care, and it should be encouraged for all patients who are receiving chemotherapy.
Women, do you have cardiovascular disease risk factors?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS As overweight and obesity continue to increase in society, there is an increased risk for younger women to develop heart disease as well.
Muscle Growth and Muscle Regeneration: New Findings
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS In addition to muscle growth and regeneration via proper nutritional intake, researchers are constantly investigating how to improve muscle regeneration in humans.
Is Tobacco Use Worsening?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS A combined effort globally recognized by health agencies is to eradicate tobacco use altogether. While tobacco use is likely never-ending, the agencies are launching the MPOWER approach.
Is There a Root Cause for Depression?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Regardless of sex differences, new research is trying to find the mechanism behind depression.
What is Lipoprotein(a)? Is it Related to Coronary Artery Disease?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Lipoprotein(a) is a type of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which at high levels circulating in the blood put an individual at an increased risk for heart disease.
Grip Strength is an Indicator of Health. How strong is your grip?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS A simple way to start to improve your grip strength is to buy a hand grip strengthener so you can exercise your hands while you sit on your couch.