As a creature of habit, I rarely change up my workout routine. It takes a while (I’m talking months) for me to feel the need to switch up my practice. I’m someone who likes to stick to a schedule most of the time, and for me, the upside of performing a similar workout routine every day means that I …
How to Create Your Own Lifting Program
Many people want to get into lifting. However, they don’t always know where to begin. From a personal trainer, here are a few tips as to how to order your exercises if you want to begin lifting. Multi-jointed to Single Jointed You might be thinking: what on earth does that mean? I’m going to …
Daylight Saving Time’s Impact Mental Health and Seasonal Depression
As we set our clocks back and transitioned to Standard Time last weekend, experts are warning about the potential impact of Daylight Saving Time on mental health and seasonal depression. While the extra hour of sleep might be a welcome change for many, the decreasing daylight hours can take a toll …
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5 Tips To A Stronger Push-Up
The push-up could be called a powerhouse of a body weight exercise. The push-up works almost every muscle of the body. During a push-up you are working your chest, deltoids, triceps, core, glutes and legs. Now the push-up seems like a pretty simple exercise. Get into a plank position, lower your …
Who Knew How Good Foam Rolling Is For You?
Have you ever seen those random foam rollers at the gym before? They look like they are useless, but they can actually be extremely beneficial. Before any workout I do, I make sure to roll out my muscles. These rollers are great as a manual therapy tool for warming up for a workout and as a recovery …
Improving Your Health Care In Two Minutes: Episode 2
Welcome to the 2nd episode of Improving Your Health Care in 2 minutes! Last episode was on "How to be your own first responder" (read it here!) and today's will cover "How To Communicate With Your Doctor"! While we of course need healthcare professionals, I think sometimes people forget that it is …
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How To Make Football Sunday Snacks Healthy
Football season has finally arrived. Get ready to snack, drink, and cheer on your team! Tailgates and football parties typically include a lot of beer and a lot of snacks... and why shouldn’t it! However, there are many ways you can make your football snacks a bit healthier. Keep reading for a few …
Blue Light Glasses
Do you ever get headaches from staring at a screen all day? I know I do. As a college student, I basically live on my computer. I am always doing work, which is the case for a lot of people. However, staring at a screen all day, especially at night can be harmful for your eyes and your sleep habits. …