If you live in North America, there’s a pretty good chance you’re low on vitamin D. According to the journal Nutrition Research, over 42% of U.S. adults are deficient in the nutrient. Harvard University has also estimated that roughly 1 billion people worldwide are deficient in vitamin D – and this isn’t a good thing. Vitamin
There’s no way around it: chronic pain, whether due to an illness, persistent injury, or an acute incident, sucks. If you’re an active or competitive person and you’ve ever been seriously injured or dealt with significant pain, you know that it can be devastating. If you’re a coach or a trainer, you know that keeping a client motivated and
I get it. It hurts when you move, so you try to limit the amount you move so you don’t suffer as much. It’s a natural reaction. And it’s one your brain is counting on. Let’s chat about why your mind is banking on you doing that, and what’s the sneaky bugger doing? The first
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, so it’s not surprising that it’s one of the most commonly jacked-up joints as well. Nearly everyone I have worked with has messed up their shoulder at one time or another (including me). It’s easy to do once you know how, thankfully, it’s also relatively easy to
(Natural News) In tropical countries around the globe, coconut trees are dubbed the “tree of life” and for good reason. Each portion of the tree, from the coconuts up top to the roots at the bottom, are utilized and made into a number of healthful products. These include coconut milk, coconut oil and coconut butter.
Push-ups are the gold standard in bodyweight and at-home workouts. In fact, they probably deserve to be the go-to exercise from toddler to senior. They don’t require any special skills or genetic predisposition to be done at any level, they are adaptable to almost any situation, and they never let you down, get any easier or stop
Train your core to stabilize the spine and resist hyperextension for better performance and better posture. Here’s how. The core’s main purpose is to stabilize the spine while the outer extremities are in motion. It’s our base and our center of gravity. Training the core is a fundamental aspect of any good strength program. Your
In a past article, The Right Way To Lose Fat: What To Eat, we addressed the nutrition component of sensible fat loss. A lot was presented such as low carb/high protein, high carb/low fat, micronutrient values, and glycemic levels, but all signs pointed to creating a caloric deficit to optimally burn body fat. This article will highlight
Kettlebells are basically giant balls of metal with a handle on them. They trace their origins to Eastern Europe, the word girya (kettlebell) actually appears in a Russian distionary circa 1704(1). In fact, the popularity of kettlebells in the west, is largely attributed to Russian emigres Valery Fedorenko, a world champion in Kettlebell sport (Girevoy Sport), and Pavel
The one food you’re skipping may be one of the best health foods out there, and although you may not want reasons to eat more cabbage, you should seriously reconsider! Cabbage has been a staple food for many throughout history. Unfortunately, with the ever-growing vegetable options out there, cabbage is often shunned to the side.
