Why Women Are More Prone to Injuries

Why Women Are More Prone to Injuries

Did you know that women are more prone to injuries than men? It’s not because we’re more accident prone. There are a few reasons why this happens, and if we know those reasons, we can address them and hopefully prevent the injuries from happening.   Flexibility...
Common Medications and Their Effects on Exercise

Common Medications and Their Effects on Exercise

Can you believe that well over 50% of Americans are currently taking a prescription medication? Nowadays, it seems like you can’t sit through a single commercial break without seeing a medication ad. Some of them can cause side-effects while exercising, so I thought...
Exercise is Not a Punishment

Exercise is Not a Punishment

You’ve probably seen a number of images circulating around social media, “helpfully” letting you know just how many burpees you need to do to burn off a candy bar, or a typical holiday plateful of food.   Every time a similar image comes into my feed, the same...
Are You Truly Fit?

Are You Truly Fit?

There is so much more to being physically fit than just getting cardio or strength training. Are you familiar with all the components of physical fitness? More importantly, are you incorporating them all into your life on a regular basis?   Cardiorespiratory...