By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Recent research suggests that exercise and cannabis may have its benefits, especially as it relates to enhancing a person’s motivation and enjoyment of exercise.
Debunking the myth: Fat does not turn in to muscle
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS It takes time to increase your muscle mass. In fact, the initial increase in strength that you may notice is primarily due to an improvement in neurological changes and not a direct increase in muscle mass.
Regular exercise slows down the effect of Dementia…Try this workout!
By Larnie Zellner Jr., BS, Exercise Specialist With regularly scheduled aerobic and strength training throughout your week, individuals with dementia can begin to take charge of controllable risk factors, and slow motor and cognitive decline. Try this workout!
Why the Glutes, Quads, and Hamstrings?
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Strengthening your lower body is vital for your health for many reasons, including weight management, balance, core stability, low-back support, and more.
Is Total Body Training the best training?… YES!
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS In addition to cardio, you should work your total body by strengthening your legs, back, chest, shoulders, and abdominals. Then at the end of your workout, stretch your muscles for a complete total body workout.
I’m Pregnant; What type of exercise program can I do?
Jonathon Stavres MS, ACSM-EP-C Exercise can maintain a proper body weight, reduce the risk of pregnancy related complications, all while maintaining or improving cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness
What is creatine? Can it help me as I age?
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Most people consume creatine every day since it is found in meat based proteins like chicken, beef, and fish. Creatine can also be taken as a supplement and whether you exercise or not, your muscles use creatine, primarily for immediate energy.
Exercise at night may improve your metabolism
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS A nightly dose of exercise or physical activity may help you avoid eating additional calories and it can help you burn up some of the calories you’ve already consumed, which will boost your metabolism before you go to bed.
Exercise improves Post-traumatic growth after being diagnosed with Cancer
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS After a cancer diagnosis, some people emit positive feelings such as strength and courage. The term post-traumatic growth refers to these positive changes that occur with cancer diagnosis.