Fat has a bad rap in society today. Fat is viewed as the “black sheep” of the essential nutrients. This has gotten people to be deathly scared of it; everything is low-fat or non-fat now-a-days. In fact some cut it out of their diet completely. Not good. Fat as I said earlier is an essential nutrient used for many bodily functions, such as temperature regulation (insulation), lubrication for the joints, and mainly it is used as energy for our everyday low intensity actions (i.e. sitting, walking, breathing, living). So don’t be afraid of fat, just make sure it is coming from good sources like lean meats, olive oil, nuts, etc. Read more »

Physical therapy involves active participation on the patient’s part for not only the evaluation and treatment phase, but also with injury risk and Read more »

There isn’t any explosive athlete on this earth that could benefit from excess body fat over a strong, powerful, lean muscle structure. For many physically demanding sports such as football, basketball, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, and hockey, it is necessary to maintain energy levels for intense activity. Lack of proper nutrition can bring forth negative symptoms such as fatigue, lack of recovery, cramping, and even increased risk of injury. In supplementation to strength and performance training, a proper diet is needed to support the energy requirements of practice, competition and training. Read more »

f your clients are used to inserting pins into weight stacks when they pump iron, they may be surprised the first time they slide into a piece of Keiser air-powered equipment. There’s no searching for
the right stack or bending and twisting to reposition the pin. Instead,. Read more »

As with other sports today, baseball has become a year-round concentration for many athletes.  That being said, it is important to recognize that certain areas. Read more »