Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a combination of biological and mood disturbances typically occurring in the autumn and
Category: Exercise Science
5 Practical Tips for Surviving the Terror of Halloween Candy
Halloween is just around the corner, which means just one thing, copious amounts of sugar-loaded treats void of any real nutritional value—the splurge that is […]
Breathe Right: Inhale. Exhale. Repeat.
The act of breathing seems incredibly simple, but doing it properly can be surprisingly complex–and of vital importance to your clients’ performance.
2 Thanksgiving Workouts to Gobble Up
Thanksgiving is almost here, and if you’re like most, you’re going to over indulge in the foods and treats shared during this feast. Knowing you […]
When, What and How Much?
Drinking a protein shake after resistance-training is a popular nutritional strategy adopted by many fitness enthusiasts and athletes to boost muscle protein synthesis (MPS).
6 Training Moves for Athletes
A high school athlete walks through our doors and we can see their strength, stability and biomechanical control deficits from their gait pattern.
A Personal Trainer’s 4 Step Approach to Achieving New Year’s Resolutions
Here we go, again. “It’s a new year and this is my year! I know I said that last year, and years in the past, […]
Give your athletes the competitive edge with the NASM-PES
The NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization (NASM-PES) was developed to teach fitness professionals how to elevate an athlete’s training to achieve noticeable results while also decreasing […]
Weighing in Daily or Weekly? Everyday Weight Control Behaviors
With weight loss being one of the common goals for clients, will recommending a daily visit to the scale improve their results? See what this […]
Off Ice Training for Hockey Goalies
Minimize Injury Potential – Maximize Performance! When someone says that you have potential, they are really saying, “You could be great, but you aren’t right now.” […]