Health is the culmination of physical, mental, and social wellbeing, influenced by our daily habits and interactions with others. It is no surprise that we develop a number of these habits and behaviors from a very young age, which can carry implications for the remainder of our lives. Children are malleable beings, therefore ensuring that we do right by them...

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An important aspect of any sport is the ability to be able to hold and or own your position. This especially true in contact sports like lacrosse, hockey, soccer, basketball, and football where it is crucial to not get bullied off your spot. Whether you're a receiver going up for a contested-catch, a point guard finishing a layup while being...

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Traditionally, the main focus on gauging the quality of a workout is the feeling of burn in your muscles. Want to grow muscle? Better get your pump and feel the burn. Want to get stronger? Burn it, baby. Want to shed fat? Then you better feel the burn!So does the feeling of accumulation in your muscles as you exercise actually...

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The 'burpee' is perhaps one of the most popular exercises used in training programs and group fitness settings alike. If you are unfamiliar with this movement, however, it is typically broken into the following phases: Begin in a standing positionSquat and place your hands on the floorKick your feet back while simultaneously keeping your arms extended so that you are...

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Most runners have had those moments that seem to happen magically during a seemingly routine run. The pace quickens, and the focus narrows a little bit, and before you know it, you are cruising the last mile of your run faster than the average pace you were holding. It feels like magic when it happens. What is a Negative Run?A...

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The Cleveland Indians officially announced they're in the process of dropping their mascot name. The Indians have been named this for the last century since they decided to honor their former Native American player Louis Sockalexis. However, times have changed. What was once a tribute is now seen as racially degrading to the people themselves. Indian mascots have been recently...

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It has been a difficult 2020. Our world got turned upside down, and it seems like overnight. Many industries were hit particularly hard, but none harder than the fitness industry. So many small mom and pop fitness studios have unfortunately had to close their doors. With the novel virus spreading and gyms being targeted as infectious zones, members felt unsafe...

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Did you know that exercising for 5 to 20 minutes several times a day can be just as effective as completing one 45 to 60-minute workout? In fact, shorter bouts of exercise have a greater chance of promoting long-term adherence compared to longer exercises. These workouts serve to increase motivation and self-confidence. As they say, a little bit goes a...

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Joaquin Niemann has been fighting for something bigger than his spot on the PGA Tour. He has dedicated his season to Rafita Calderon, his 1-month-old cousin in Chile battling spinal muscular atrophy. Today, Niemann said, was a huge step forward for his fundraising goal for Rafita. 75 percent of the funds have been raised and the support has been tremendous....

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Electrolytes regulate the cardiovascular, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems. The combination and balance of electrolytes, as well as other minerals, are what produce their effectiveness. And, when one is deficient or over-consumed, it harms the body. Electrolytes and minerals all work independently but need to function interdependently to be effective for the body. We find this primarily between the pairs of...

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