Contributed by Justin McLawhorn, MS Health & Fitness Professional Increasing Ankle Mobility For Squat Performance The importance of ankle mobility has been greatly overlooked by many fitness professionals. Proper ankle alignment can lead to better overall body movement. For example, when performing a squat, you must have proper ankle dorsiflexion (the ability of the foot …
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Contributed by Dani Barbosa Health & Fitness Professional “No Pain, No Gain” – Not really. Many people have come to believe the fake news, that is a workout must be grueling and leave you sore for days to be effective. Well, I am here to drop some truth bombs on you… Following this “no pain, …
Contributed by Bethany Reynolds Health & Fitness Professional What are 5 Benefits of Exercise? Now that you are thinking about some of the good reasons to exercise. Do you automatically think about your bathroom scale? Lets think beyond exercise for weight loss, the benefits are not limited to losing weight. Yes exercise can help control …
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Contributed by Kimberly Black RYT 500, YACEP 5 Yoga Poses for Happy & Healthy Hips It’s likely you’ve experienced hip discomfort at some point in your life. Whether it’s tightness, pain or lack of mobility; hip issues are prevalent in our society. It’s commonly due to our lack of movement throughout the day and our …
Move More, Sit Less: The Dangers of Sitting Extended periods of sitting can be putting you at risk for several health problems and setting you back from reaching your health and fitness goals. Prolonged inactivity puts you at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. So, what can we do to …
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Contributed by Dustin Gonzales Health & Fitness Professional New Year’s Resolution Fail? No Problem! What are the reasons for making a new year’s resolution? Is it simply weight loss, building strength, or increasing endurance? Have you been successful yet? If not, what’s the deal and why aren’t we making any progress? Some resolutions just aren’t …
Contributed by Bethany Reynolds Health & Fitness Professional Suns Out, Guns Out! With Spring right around the corner, you know tanks and short sleeves will be trending and in South-Central Texas, the trend will be around until Thanksgiving. I bet you have been walking, squatting, and planking all winter. Keep up the good work and make …
Five Cholesterol Myths and What to Eat Instead Contributed By Michelle Baglio, MS, RD, LD Did you know that nearly one-third of United States adults has high cholesterol? Considered a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, high blood cholesterol is often a silent symptom. Heart disease (including coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, …
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Contributed by Kimberly Black Health & Fitness Professional Healthy Valentine’s Day Treats When Valentine’s comes around there is always a plethora of chocolates and pink colored treats. Most of these treats are loaded with extra sugar and they usually don’t have any nutritional value. If you’re looking for a few treats that won’t break your …
Contributed by Kimberly Black Health & Fitness Professional upLIFTing: Can Strength Training Help Decrease Anxiety and Depression? It’s time to start thinking about your strength training as more than just physical. It’s also a huge component in our mental health and wellbeing. Think about it, what are some things you might do when you’re stressed …
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