Our Kids, Their Future, Our Choices

Today’s youth is tomorrow’s future. The problem is that what is happening to our youth may be setting them (and our country) up for failure. There are two major problems we see in America today; early sports specialization and obesity. Early specialization is when kids play one sport year round at too early of an [...]

Care for Your Back: You Only Get 1

 

Millions of Americans suffer from low back pain each day. This can range from minor aches and stiffness to severe debilitating pain and spasm. There are many disorders such as degeneration, spurring, bulging and prolapsed discs, pinched nerves and fractures, which are the result of what we do (or don’t do) to our bodies day [...]

Protein is Important

Everyone knows that protein is an important part of nutrition.  Protein is necessary for maintenance, replacement and growth of body tissue especially muscle.  Protein is also important for making hormones that regulate metabolism, maintain water balance, protect against disease, transport nutrients, carry oxygen and regulate blood clotting.  Coupled with strength training, protein aids in delaying [...]

Oh, My Aching Knees!

 
Many suffer from knee pain.  It can range from intermittent aching to severe debilitating pain. The symptoms may include pain, stiffness, swelling, popping, difficulty climbing stairs, squatting and sitting for long periods. X-rays often reveal varying degrees of arthritis, but sometimes are normal.  Barring traumatic injury many of the symptoms of knee pain can be [...]

Mowing Down Calories

Call me crazy but Ill find a way to make anything a workout.  Today was beautiful and I mowed the lawn.  I love being out in great weather.  So what did I do?  I put on a backpack, loaded it with some weight and I mowed.  I burned 328 kcals in about 1/2 hr.  Just for [...]

Hydration Tidbit

Many people often substitute high sugar and caffeine drinks for quality hydration.  Soda, coffee and teas contain caffeine and sugar, which can dehydrate as well as add extra calories and rob your bones of calcium.  Dehydration can lead to false sugar cravings, which can turn into extra pounds which most people nowadays dont need!  Substitute your soda [...]

Good Quote

I read a great quote the other day that said “If you have no time for exercise, you’d better reserve a lot of time for disease.”  Dr. William Sears  MD 

Oh, My Aching Feet

Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition effecting the heel and arch area of the foot.  Symptoms include pain in the heel and arch with walking and especially with the first steps  upon getting out of bed or after prolonged sitting.  The pain can range from mild to quite severe.  The pain results from an irritation [...]

Welcome!

    Here we go, jumping into the world of blogging feet first.  Thanks for checking in.  I hope to share many tips and insights on fitness and wellness based on my studies and experiences in the worlds of sports medicine physical therapy, strength/conditioning, holistic nutrition and raising a little girl.  It should be a fun ride!  [...]

Exercise Excuses

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard them; I don’t have enough time, I don’t have equipment and I get plenty of exercise during my busy day. Well guess what, now there are no excuses because we have what you need, solutions!
As the strength and conditioning, fitness and rehabilitation worlds have evolved it [...]