We have all fallen prey to the food label myths of the marketing industry. In fact, studies show that health claims on food packages lead consumers to perceive the products are healthier than they are. Before we know it, we are spending more money on food we think is good for us but offers no…

Most people that exercise regularly know that warming up and cooling down are important parts of their workouts. Yet, many people skip one or the other and sometimes both. The warmup and cool down are key to preparing your body for the stress of the upcoming workout, while the cool down is the first step…

We hear a lot about antioxidants in the health, wellness and nutrition worlds. The word gets thrown around a lot without much clarity on what it really refers to. Generally speaking, most of us know that antioxidants are an important part of our nutrition, but do you actually know what antioxidants are, what they do,…

Are you aware of the healing power of touch? Whether it’s a few moments of hand holding, a welcome home hug, or cuddling on the couch watching TV after a long stressful day, simple touches from someone we care about can wash away our troubles and stresses. Physical touch from someone we care about doesn’t…

Strength training, a.k.a. resistance training or weight training is good for people of all ages and fitness levels as a way to prevent the natural loss of muscle due to ageing. It has also shown to have benefits for people with chronic health conditions like obesity, arthritis or heart conditions. As we age, we naturally…

Have you ever heard of N.E.A.T. for weight loss? No, that’s really not a surprise. N.E.A.T. is Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis and it can be a great tool for those who have a goal of losing weight. What is N.E.A.T.? Non-exercise activity thermogenesis is the expenditure of energy for activities we do throughout the day that…

Iron sharpens iron, you may have heard or seen me use this phrase in email or other posts, but what does it mean? This phrase originates in the biblical book of Proverbs. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. We see that there is a benefit of rubbing one blade of iron against…

The Power of routines can be life changing. In past emails and blogs I have discussed the important role routines play in our daily lives. Today, I want to dive a little deeper. What is a Routine? Merriam-Webster defines Routine (noun) as: 1a: a regular course or procedure 1b: habitual or mechanical performance of an…

Osteoporosis is a debilitating bone disease that effects 54 million Americans. Osteoporosis literally means “porous bone.” It’s caused when your body loses too much bone or doesn’t make enough bone making the bones weak and prone to breaking. There are several risk factors that can cause the disease, and though some are unavoidable, there are…

“The hip hinge is the most powerful movement a human can do. It’s the apex movement of an apex hunter!” -Dan John HIP HINGE We focus a lot on hip hinge movements in our training programs. It is one of the most fundamental exercises we can learn to do properly with the squat coming up…