The Barbershop became a place for community outreach in the medical field. The Barbershop provides a place of sanctuary for black men and communities, a hub of safe social connection and information, a place where the community can keep watch over their friends. With an increased occurrence of high blood pressure among black males, there […]
Creatine is a nonprotein substance that is synthesized in the body from three amino acids. Creatine combines with phosphate to form phosphocreatine which is present in your muscles and is necessary for muscle contraction. Standardized blood tests often check for creatine levels. Elevated levels are found in the urine of individuals with muscular dystrophy. Some […]
Weight loss and maintaining an ideal body weight is a very big part of the modern culture. The weight loss industry is a mega money making industry with several products out there to help the consumer. Options include fad diets, hard core exercises, surgery, and now new one is coming on scene. Now, CryoFitness is […]
If you have a garden, whether small or on a few acres of land, then you have plenty of opportunity to engage in a variety of exercise while tending to it. Raking and mowing (but not on a ride-on mower!) can provide good cardiovascular benefits, while pulling weeds can act as resistance training. Even walking […]
If you have (or think you have) Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), then this is a good place to start. This article starts off by explaining the basic criteria of a diagnosis of MetS, then proceeds to outline the impact and importance of resistance training (RT) in combating and controlling MetS. After outlining the importance, the article […]
There are numerous health benefits to exercising and leading an active lifestyles. A great deal of research has been completed related to the effects that exercise has on menopausal symptoms. Because there are many factors at play, it is difficult to prove that physical activity alone can have a direct effect on these symptoms. Even […]
Every bride I’ve worked with wants Toned & Tight “no jiggle” arms for the Big Day! I have good news…The American Council on Exercise (ACE) actually has answered the question women have been asking forever; how can I get rid of arm jiggle and what’s the best exercise to target this troublesome area? […]
Sports professionals are embracing wearable technology, and who can blame them? They work in hyper-competitive fields, where even the smallest advantage can be the difference between winning and failure.
Your core muscles are the most important muscle group in your body. Occupying areas in your lower back, hips, glutes, trunk, and stomach, core muscles are vital to many common movements, such as lifting, twisting, reaching, and bending. Normal, every day life requires almost constant use of the core muscles. While showier muscles in other […]
Getting fit and eating right are hard things to do. That is why so many well-meaning New Year’s resolutions fail. People start off with the best of intentions, but they slowly fall back into their old ways and abandon their goals.
