Category Archives: Fitness
Exercise and Concussion
I wrote a short piece for The Australian Chiropractor magazine discussing Dr. John Leddy’s research out of the University of Buffalo surrounding the use of exercise in the management and recovery from sports concussion. TAC April 2019 – Concussion Update
Continue readingThe truth about HIIT
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is hugely popular in the exercise world at the moment, leading to an explosion of “HIIT” style group classes and work outs. Unfortunately though, many of these classes and work outs are not actually HIIT programs as used in the research literature. Therefore the results individuals achieve won’t be inline […]
Continue readingHow training your uninjured limb helps your injured limb
Winter time usually means the time for contact sports and activities like skiing and snowboarding, which inevitably leads to injuries. When injuries occur, most often we are advised to rest. In this article it shows that training the uninjured limb can aid in maintaining the size and strength of the injured limb. How training your […]
Continue readingHow Dehydration Influences Your Performance
It is often something that is overlooked or dismissed during endurance or intense physical activity, but hydration is incredibly important to performance and good health. As a general rule, for low to moderate exercise under 60 minutes water is sufficient to keep the body hydrated. For exercise over 60 minutes, electrolyte replacement is required. Having […]
Continue readingGood Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease is a preventable chronic disease responsible for 17 million deaths worldwide. It effects both men and women and results in coronary artery disease, stroke and heart failure. This article highlights the modifiable risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease and the simple steps people can take to reduce their risk profile. Heart Health Guidelines
Continue readingMore Work and Less Rest Means More Calories Burned
For those who are time poor and struggle to make it into the gym. Recent research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine AGM, shows you can burn 346 calories in 13 minutes. Spending less time resting and more time working out, with lighter weights is the key. This Workout Can Burn 346 Calories […]
Continue readingBusting the Myth that Exercise Helps You Lose Weight
Busting the myth that exercise alone is responsible for weight loss. For those looking to get fit and lose weight, exercise has tremendous overall health benefits, but what you eat is the biggest single determiner for body weight. Why you shouldn’t exercise to lose weight
Continue readingExercising Today for the Health Benefits of Tomorrow
As the American College of Sports Medicine promotes, exercise is medicine. Exercising for health can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and certain types of cancers. It has also been linked to a delay in cognitive decline along with other health benefits for the body. Exercising today will provide you with health […]
Continue readingFueling your body for optimal performance and recovery
What you eat and drink pre and post workout are vitally important for performance optimization and recovery. This article provides an overview of the types of fuels and amounts needed to help fuel your body for optimal performance and recovery. Fueling your body for optimal performance.
Continue readingDo heavier running shoes effect running times?
This research paper looks at quantifying the effects heavier shoes has on running times. Blinded to the runners, the researchers placed lead weights into runners shoes (normal shoe weight, normal shoe weight +100gm and normal shoe weight +300gm) and then had them run on a treadmill and perform a 3km time trial. The data shows […]
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