Jim Carpentier

Since 2012, numerous articles published for STACK.com as a CSCS, semi-retired former YMCA Wellness Director, Massage Therapist, Strength Coach. Succasunna, New Jersey

Worked on 12 assignments, created 0, named on 12 bylines for STACK.

By + 1 other for STACK - 8 min read

Sleep and Sunlight: Why Athletes Need to Prioritize Both

Seeking that extra edge on and off the field in 2018? While improving dietary and exercise habits are common New Year resolutions, athletes and non-athletes should add two other essential resolutions to their game plan: ensuring they’re getting year-round adequate sleep and sunlight! This powerful duo confers a number of important benefits for humans, as sleep and sunlight impact things...

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2 Full-Body Circuit Workouts for Time-Crunched Training

For many athletes, planning quality workouts amidst academic and sports commitments is challenging. Thus, circuit training is an ideal option for scheduling condensed-yet-intense sessions. Below are two brutally efficient total-body circuit workouts. One consists of just bodyweight movements, and the other uses just a pair of dumbbells. With such a small time commitment (15-30 minutes max including a warm-up and...

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