by Megan Meyer, PhD, IFIC Training and racing have always been a huge part of my life. After more than two decades of training for more races than I can count, I think I’ve finessed my race day execution – and, more importantly, the pre-race preparation. My love of racing began when, in my teens […]
Whether you are new to training or a seasoned weightroom veteran, advanced training techniques can be used to spice up your routine. There are many reasons why advanced techniques can make a great addition to anyone’s routine: Maybe you don’t have the time available to devote to a traditional workout, or maybe you find a […]
The I Care Classis Century ride I signed up for in May has more hills than I normally do on my recumbent, so I thought I’d better get a little practice in. The two most challenging climbs on the route are up Willow springs road, and “Buffalo hill” on McKean road (the latter got his […]
Sleeping is like eating: It’s essential to our survival, and starving yourself of sleep is a bad idea. Getting good-quality sleep is similar to good-quality nutrition. We spend a lot of time learning about balanced diets, but what exactly constitutes a good night’s sleep? Here are tips for how to get more sleep. Benefits of […]
You’ve likely heard the phrase “You can’t out-train a bad diet.” As a personal trainer, you know that both physical activity and healthy eating habits contribute to long-term health outcomes. To help your clients fully reach their goals you need to address fitness, lifestyle, and nutrition.
Not getting enough fiber on a daily basis can result in long-term issues with digestive health, bloat, immune resilience, mental well-being, and regularity. Simply put, we can’t ignore this problem any longer—and at mindbodygreen, we aren’t. Introducing mbg’s organic fiber potency+. This USDA-certified organic vegan fiber powder packs a whole lot of GI support in […]
Sharing my experience with breast thermography on the podcast today! Friendly reminder that I’m not a doctor or medical provider, just sharing my experience. Hi friends! I hope you’re having a wonderful morning. I have a new podcast episode up sharing my experience with breast thermography. It’s something I did recently as another way to […]
Search for the term ‘pronation,’ and it’s easy to be confused. You can overpronate, and you can underpronate. You can even pronate your hands. Does pronation bring to mind barefoot tribes and ultra-athletes or flat feet and fallen arches? Is it good or bad? In this article, you’ll learn what pronation is and what it […]
Body levers can play a pretty heavy role into what we naturally excel at. People with long arms, for instance, will likely be especially good at throwing, rowing, martial arts, and racquet sports. Taller folks will generally have a size advantage in basketball and volleyball. Large, heavy people can generally lift heavy weights, show impressive […]
I repeated my effort on the Strava segment I created last week yesterday morning. I did everything I could think of to get a little faster, including pumping my tires up to the max, using stiffer shoes, and making sure I wasn’t wearing anything that would flap in the breeze. But I also made one […]
