Category: Exercise Science

Rest days. Something all of us gym rats know we need to partake in, but often have a hard time doing. We are regularly exposed […]

For many people, clients and coaches alike, the start of a new year means a fresh outlook and often, resolutions to change or improve certain […]

It is important to change up our personal fitness program when we experience a plateau.. Similarly, it is essential to adjust our fitness program when […]

Each month, we’ll shine the spotlight on a different NASM Certified Personal Trainer who makes a difference in their community. For June, we spoke with […]

  The following is a transcript of the #OptimaOnline Keynote address from Global Fitness and Wellness Solutions President Laurie McCartney. Want to attend the rest […]

As we consider setting personal resolutions for 2021, it is crucial to recognize that the goal-setting process and the behaviors are chosen to achieve those […]

The bench press is a popular exercise and there is ample evidence describing its use for improving upper body muscular endurance, strength, muscle size, and […]

Are you giving workouts your all but getting less in return—or even backsliding? Does it seem like you’re always battling bronchitis, tendonitis, or another “itis”? […]

EPOC is the acronym for Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption. Many refer to it as the “afterburn.” To better understand how EPOC works, let’s review the […]