Feet are incredibly complex, and the only thing more complex than these structures is the ever-present, ongoing (and often passionate) debate around whether or not we as humans should keep our feet as free from the confines of shoes as possible. Many advocate that we should avoid cushioned shoes, orthotics, and such structures like the plague, whether walking or running. …
Motivate Yourself to Workout at Home | Pro Tips to Get Fired up
I absolutely love working out – I’ve been going to gyms since I was in early high school. To me, few things are better than going to one of my favorite gyms and getting a great session in, one in which I leave the gym feeling like I’ve challenged my body in ways that will make it stronger and healthier. …
5 Awesome Benefits of Walking Sideways on a Treadmill (You Need These)
Yes, you can walk sideways on a treadmill and yes, it has some pretty great benefits so long as you do it appropriately. If there’s one thing you need to know when it comes to exercise equipment, it’s that any piece of equipment can be used in a multitude of ways, be it conventional or unconventional. So long as it’s …
BFR Training for the Elderly: Why Smart Seniors are Using it
Every now and then, something comes along worthy of being called “the next best thing since sliced bread.” As a physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist, I don’t throw that term around lightly. But when it comes to helping seniors improve their strength and stay physically strong (and thus, healthier), blood flow restriction training is certainly worthy of that …
Faster Exercise Recovery: How to Remove Lactic Acid After a Workout
Lactic acid is kind of like your best friend and worst enemy. It’s your best friend in that it’s the byproduct of what ultimately allows you do higher intensity work and grind through some challenging workouts. But it also your enemy since it also plays a central role in regards to the resulting muscle soreness we can feel thereafter (well, …
Does EMS Help with Weight Loss? Here’s Why You DON’T Want it to
“Chop your own wood and it will warm you twice.” – Henry Ford Many people wonder if EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) (also referred to as NMES – Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation) can help them lose weight. We’ve all seen the claims on TV, on websites and plenty of other places: just turn the device on and let the machine do all …
Supplements: Free resources to Tell if Yours are Safe and Effective
Note: I have no affiliation with any of the following websites/companies. These are simply the most trustworthy and scientifically accurate websites out there for becoming informed on individual supplements and the companies selling various health and wellness supplements. I have used these sites for years regarding my own personal awareness and I continue to do so with great levels of confidence when …
What is Blood Flow Restriction Training? How, Why and When to Use it
Note: If you’re interested in knowing the research behind the efficacy of blood flow restriction for clinical populations and therapeutic purposes, be sure to check out my article: Blood Flow Restriction: Evidence and Uses For Injury Rehabilitation, where I provide an overview (consisting of large amount of findings within literature) towards using BFR within the clinic. Also, this article you’re …