How Veggie-Based Nitrates Enhance Muscle Function
Could dark green leafy vegetables soon join the list of elite pre/post-workout muscle fuel? Read on to learn how natural sources of nitrates can foster [...]
Bring On the Tension: Understanding Leverage Versus Compression Movements
Throughout any given day, our muscles perform both big and little movements which help shape our mobility. Tension always plays a role, but tension can [...]
Ankle Instability and its Effects on Balance
Balance refers to an even distribution of weight on any surface. Adequate balance allows one to remain upright and steady. Balance plays an important role [...]
Exercise and the Gastrointestinal System: How Digestion is Affected by Movement
Clients and athletes who experience diarrhea and/or other digestive problems after an intense training session often ask us the reason for this unpleasant intestinal interruption. [...]
Redirecting Non-compliant Clients
To a large extent, our daily lineup of clients often dictates our frame of mind. While we strive to uphold professionalism and treat each person [...]
Vital Vitamin D: Supercharging Your Immune System
Perhaps best known for its ability to shore up bone health, vitamin D also plays an important role in immune function and inflammation. Before advising [...]
Encouraging Exercise with Chronic Kidney Disease
The association between physical exercise and the overall health of patients with chronic renal failure shows great promise. As a trainer, could you recognize whether [...]
How Nitric Oxide (NO) Improves Muscular Contractions
Though the exact method remains somewhat unclear, dietary nitrate (a source of nitric oxide or NO) appears to improve the contractile properties of human muscle. Find [...]
Chakra Energy and Spiritual Healing
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.” ~ Helen [...]
Gym Memberships Deductions
“Is my gym membership fee tax-deductible?” This inquiry pops up more often than one would think. Before giving clients an automatic answer, it may help [...]