What is the Best Exercise Bike?
Which Exercise Bike is the Best? Today’s topic is to discuss which type of bike is better, air or recumbent and why? I do not believe that one is better than the other, it just depends on your circumstances, goals and fitness level. Finding a piece of equipment that makes you feel confident and comfortable […]
Concentric vs. Eccentric Contractions
Concentric vs. Eccentric Contractions When you go to therapy or start working out in the gym, there is a whole new language that you are exposed to which includes different types of muscle contractions. The most common discussion is concentric vs. eccentric contractions and which is the better option. If you are trying to get […]
What are Androgens?
What are Androgens? Androgens are a group of sex hormones produced naturally in every human, male and female. It helps with the process of puberty, body development, and reproductive health. There are a couple different androgens in the body, with the most common being testosterone. It is known that testosterone is primarily a male reproductive […]
Body Fat Percentage and BMI
What You Need to Know About Body Fat Percentage and BMI Often in today’s world, many individuals perseverate on the number they see when stepping onto a scale. Monitoring your body fat percentage is a good first step to better understand how your body fat percentage may be affecting your health. However despite what many […]
What is Muscle Hypertrophy?
What is Muscle Hypertrophy? Muscle hypertrophy refers to an increase in the growth of muscle cells. This occurs when muscle protein synthesis is greater than muscle protein breakdown resulting in a positive net balance of protein in the body. More simply stated, muscle growth happens when muscle protein synthesis occurs more than muscle protein breakdown. […]
LSVT BIG or Lee Silverman Voice Therapy BIG
What does LSVT stand for? The initial development of Lee Silverman Voice Therapy’s was for a woman named Lee Silverman who had a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. This program’s development is to restore her normal voice by increasing loudness so she could communicate better. The principle was then added to movement of the body which […]
What is the Soleus Muscle?
What is a Soleus Muscle? What is the Soleus Muscle and Where is it Located? The soleus is a large muscle on the back of your lower legs. This strong muscle originates from the back of your shin bone and attaches to your heel bone as part of the Achilles tendon. The soleus muscle becomes […]
Cardiovascular Endurance
What is Cardiovascular Endurance? Cardiovascular endurance or aerobic exercise is how well you can perform moderate to high intensity exercises or movement for an extended period of time. This is determined by how well your heart and lungs deliver oxygen to the body and working muscles. As your heart rate increases, your blood pumps faster […]
Health Tracker Optimization
Health Tracker Optimization: What does that Mean? Health tracker use has grown fast over the past several years. Examples range from Fitbit wristbands and smartwatches, to chest straps, & rings. Research is ongoing in regards to the accuracy and reliability. Of course, the technology will continue to improve this, but where does the accuracy currently […]
Preparing for exercise in hot weather
Exercising in the Heat of Florida Weekend warriors of all ages continue their crusades into the hot and humid months of the summer, when the risks of developing a heat-related illness is at its highest. “Serious heat illness, is more likely to strike children, individuals who are out of shape, overweight, or have had a […]