LIFESTYLE MONTHLY | HOW TO MANAGE STRESS

How to Manage Stress With the constant changes all around us, politically, socially, emotionally; the sense of overwhelm can take over. It is important to stay aware of what’s happening in the world, but it can also be good for us to take a step back and redirect our...

NUTRITION MONTHLY | HEALTHY FATS VS. INFLAMMATORY FATS

Healthy Fats vs. Inflammatory Fats We all hear about how chronic inflammation can be influenced by infections, injuries, and different health conditions like heart disease and diabetes, but did you know what you’re eating may also contribute to inflammation?  Symptoms...

BIOMECHANICS MONTHLY | FORCE COUPLES

Force Couples  What is a force couple? A force couple by definition refers to the principle whereby two or more muscles acting on a joint center in opposing directions create movement about the joint in a specific direction. If the two opposing forces are equal in...

PHYSICAL CONTRIBUTORS TO STRESS | ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS

Physical Contributors to Stress: Environmental Toxins  Being aware of potential toxins that can be encountered throughout the day can make it easier to avoid some and build up defenses to other with lifestyle choices.   Into to Environmental Toxins: It is...

METABOLISM | ENERGY OUT

Energy out   Resting Metabolic Rate, Activity Factor, Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis: How does it add up?   What is a resting metabolic rate? Term that is often used interchangeably with Resting Energy Expenditure, and it is the largest component of your...

METABOLISM | EXERCISE & ENERGY OUT

Physical activity can have as much or as little an effect on your daily energy expenditure as you decide. Get active without overtraining!   Current Physical Activity Recommendations No matter what your weight or performance goal is, physical activity is a key...