Category: Movement and Recovery

All it takes is a simple misstep, and suddenly you have a sprained ankle. An ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries in people of all ages, athletes, and lazy people alike. The injury occurs when one or more of the ankle ligaments are stretched or torn, causing pain, swelling, and difficulty… Continue reading What to do when you sprain your ankle?

High Intensity Cardio Workouts vs Lower Intensity Cardio Workouts When it comes to “what kind of cardio is best for fat loss,” remember that both play a significant role, and both will help you in your fat loss journey. The “old fashioned” way of burning fat during your cardio was to dial it down, say… Continue reading Which is the Best Cardio for Fat Loss? High Intensity vs Low Intensity Cardio

How does not getting enough sleep hurt my body? The Impact of Poor Quality Sleep There are a host of health problems that can be associated with chronic sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation can make you more susceptible to colds, flu, and other infections. It can cause you to feel irritable and experience mood swings, reduce… Continue reading How does not getting enough sleep hurt my body?

The Importance of Mobility and Recovery Ok, when it comes to our health, fitness, and results, the most critical aspects are following a good nutrition plan, working out consistently, drinking water, getting quality sleep, and supplementing where needed to support our lifestyle and goals. Flexibility and mobility are essential pieces to an overall health and… Continue reading What is the Importance of Mobility and Recovery?

PROPER POST WORKOUT NUTRITION Stop wasting the most crucial hour of your day! The window of opportunity post workout is crucial when determining the success someone will have reaching their goal. It does not matter if this goal is to lose weight, increase size, gain strength, or build muscle. Now, this day in age when… Continue reading What do you mean by Post-Workout Protein?

Foam rolling involves pressing on these pain points to slowly release the muscles, essentially coaxing them back into a relaxed state. By using a foam roller or similar tool, you can perform deep compression on tight muscles and break up the adhesions that form between various muscle tissue layers. When done correctly, Foam rolling will… Continue reading What is Foam Rolling 101?

If you want to burn fat or build muscle, working out is a crucial part but movement is only one piece of the puzzle. However, all too often, there is a huge emphasis on the one hour you are working out but an underemphasis on what you do during the other 23 hours a day.… Continue reading 5 Habits That Will Improve Your Workout

Which is Better: Active Recovery vs Rest Days? Optimal recovery and growth include a mixture of both active recovery and rest. It’s not an either/or proposition. You can (and likely should) implement active recovery and complete rest days into your training program based on how your body is feeling. If your sleep, nutrition, and stress… Continue reading Which is better: Active Recovery vs. Rest Days?

Active Recovery: Why it is Important to your goals? When it comes to seeing results and growth in your body, recovery is one of the most underrated training aspects. When you’re training hard, whether it’s strength or resistance training, you’re breaking down your muscles by causing tears in the tissues during your workout. More is… Continue reading How Long Does It Take to Notice Weight Loss?