Have you noticed? The days are getting a little shorter, store aisles are full of school supplies and you may have seen a school bus or two making practice runs in your neighborhood…
Happy Independence Day! We’re surrounded by all kinds of reminders about the priceless freedom that we enjoy in our country. Flags, fireworks and fun cookouts all symbolize the bravery and determination of our…
I have good news and bad news, Dads. First the bad news: you can’t do it all. That long to-do list you have staring at you? Working harder, longer and more frantically will not help you get all your boxes checked…
Jon Kabat-Zinn – Professor of Medicine Emeritus and creator of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School…
It’s that time of year again: tax season. If you are like many people, you feel increased stress around April 15. Tensions can run high from the pressure of getting the forms filed on time or coming up with the funds…
Sunday, March 13, marked the date we changed our clocks in observance of Daylight Saving Time. On this day, most U.S. residents moved their clocks forward one hour, resulting in more daylight at the end of each day…
Now that the weather is getting nice, you may be tempted to forgo your resistance training and head outdoors for some aerobic exercise in the fresh air. But beware: if you give up your resistance training, you…
There’s a reason why highly successful people use coaches and trainers: IT WORKS. And that is why so many people are turning to personal trainers to help them move from average to excellence in their pursuit of health…
It’s safe to say the New Year’s crowd has slowly dwindled in numbers; where some of the faithful have stuck to their guns and many others have fallen off the wagon. As a personal trainer this is tough to witness…
I got a speeding ticket today. I was going too fast, not aware of my speed, and there he was. It was pretty obvious. I didn’t try to talk my way out of it, nor did I have an excuse of why I was going much…
Matt is a graduate of KU with a degree in Health, Sports, and Exercise Science. He is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist, a certified Precision Nutrition Coaching…
Have you seen the new show American Ninja Warrior? Ever think, ” Wow, I would love to be able to do that!” Our client, Anthony Wyatt is doing just that! Here is his tryout video for American Ninja Warrior…
My flat feet, best described as planks, were inherited from both sides of my family. They kept one uncle out of the Second World War and me from running until I discovered orthotics in my late 20s. Running has made my…
Much like having to take our vehicles into the shop for a tune-up to have it performing better, Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) can be used to keep your body “tuned up” and working at a higher neurological…
The study examined the effects of a 4-week intensive isometric and isotonic stabilization exercise program on dimensions of health-related quality of life (HRQL) in women with chronic low back pain (CLBP).
Mobility issues affect a lot of us, to many varying degrees. In fact, difficulty walking is experienced by 27 percent of people ages 50 to 75. If you find you or a loved one among the ranks, chances are you manage…
How many New Year’s Eves have you spent sipping champagne and vowing to get more fit in the coming year? And how many times have you failed to follow through?
All the buzz this season surrounding Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has been about his brilliant recovery from four neck surgeries over the past two years. But to learn why, at 36, he’s on pace to throw for…
