How do we fuel movement? The body uses macronutrients we eat such as carbohydrates, fats, and protein, to be used as fuel for movement. The intensity of exercise, availability of oxygen, and fuel dictate which system will generate energy. Metabolism Metabolism is the total of all anabolic and catabolic reactions in the body. It maintains […]
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Understanding and applying physics allows us to master our movement through the world. Muscles contract which can pull bones into movement or resist forces across joints. Let’s explore the simple principles that make this possible. Concentric Movement: Force generated is greater than the resistance. When you raise a drink to your face with your biceps
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Muscle allows us to do every action of our day, going upstairs, doing the dishes, and walking everywhere we go. Unfortunately, muscle fibers and strength have been shown to decrease as we age and remain inactive. Fortunately, by applying physiological principles every person can make the most of what they have to achieve their health
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Everyone faces the same challenges that aging presents the body. However, your chronological age is not the same as your biological age. In this article, I give you behavioral tools you can use to lengthen the amount of time you remain healthy as you age. As we age, our brain, heart, and movement system begin
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In our busy lives, it is too easy to neglect our health moving from one thing to the next. Fortunately, breathing can be practiced anytime, anywhere, and requires no special equipment, making it easy to incorporate into daily life. How will training your breath help you? Improved relaxation Breath training helps to activate the parasympathetic
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Why is Sleep Important? Sleep is our natural superpower. It heals us, reduces stress, increases brain capacity, and without it, we do not do well. This article is designed to give you a stepping-off point to improve the quality of your own sleep. Repair damage to your body and cells. Cortisol decreases and growth hormone
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Bone loss can predispose us to injury, and frailty, and make us less resilient to the challenges life throws our way. Osteoporosis put simply is when bone loses its strength and can lead to bone fractures from activities that normally would not hurt it. One in every two women over the age of 50 has
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If you struggle to bend over for daily tasks or feel tightness or pain in the back of your thigh, you may benefit from these stretching exercises. Tight hamstrings can be caused by sitting for prolonged periods of time without varied movement and can be painful. These stretches are aimed at all fitness and skill
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Protein is a macronutrient needed for your body to carry out many important functions. Our body is in a state of constant renewal. This is because our muscles, bones, and skin all break down, and protein is required to rebuild. Protein recommendations can vary greatly based on your age, gender, and activity level.
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1. Adhering to a running practice transforms motivation into a practical discipline you can use in other areas of your life. Personally, I schedule 3 runs into my week and after each session, I feel energized, motivated, and healthy. Running when every part of you says to put it off until tomorrow overwrites the
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