Why Ice And Heat Treaments Work For Injuries

Hot and Cold

Ice and heat are the most common treatments for injury and soreness. Over the years you probably have heard of many different protocols for how to utilize ice and heat to improve recovery from injury. Lets make sure that you know exactly what you should be doing.

Why Does This Work!

Why Does This Work

There are hundreds if not thousands of products on the market today. It can be overwhelming for you to know what products will help you accomplish your goals.

How To Splurge At Holiday Parties and Still Lose Weight

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We have all done it splurged, stuffed ourselves, or completely lost control at a holiday party.  You may have planned on doing it all along.  Or you have  just been  following the crowd. I mean typically American’s put on 5-10 pounds during the holidays so pretty much everyone is doing it. If you continue splurging [...]

Diets Need To Die!

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Dieting is downright frustrating. It works against your body’s natural survival instincts. It also requires a change in a major area of your life that you most likely gives you enjoyment, stress relief, and sometimes an escape from the madness of life. The truth is diets need to die.

Do You Need To Have A Fitness Breakthrough?

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I was watching Biggest Loser last night and saw a genuine Jillian Michaels emotional breakthrough with one of the contestants.

America Is Growing Bigger! Can You Help?

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It shouldn’t be new to anyone that the overweight and obesity rates have been continually climbing over the last 30 years. Obesity is becoming the most significant threat to the health of our nation.

The Mind: A Powerful Agent for Achieving Health and Wellness

Mind Over Matter

Have you ever heard the saying, “Decisions determine destiny?” It can also be said that our thoughts determine our decisions. Thoughts originate in the brain and are a product of our experiences.

How to do Lateral Ski Jumps

Starting Position: Start the lateral ski jumps exercise on one leg, lunging down. Procedure: While lunging down, push off side-way. Go back and forth, working through the hips. Coaching Tips: Head up, chest out, drop your hips.

How to do Lunge Jumps

Starting Position: Start the Lunge Jump exercise in lunge position. Procedure: Jump straight up from lunge position, switching feet while in the air. Come up completely. Coaching Tips: Use your glute to push up. Knee should line up with toe.

How to do Mountain Climbers

Starting Position: Begin the Mountain Climber in push-up position. Procedure: Bring knee straight to your chest, keeping knee barely above the ground. Tap your toe at the top. Coaching Tips: Keep your core as stable as possible, shoulder blades together, and chest out.