Working from home ergonomics
It’s no surprise that for much of corporate America, working from home is here to stay. A 2022 article from Forbes states that before the COVID-19...
How to keep joints healthy as you age
One of the most common fears I hear from friends, family, clients, and strangers is that their joints or back will give out on them. Whether you’ve...
The secret to healthy aging
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Help! I threw out my back picking up a tissue
You literally can’t believe it. You’re bent forward dropped tissue in hand and this horrible pain is tearing through your back. You’re not sure you...
Quick high-protein lunch that doesn’t suck
So many of my clients have told me that they dread lunch. Whether they’re packing it to eat at the office or running to the kitchen from their home...
How eating more can actually help you reach your fitness goals
Note: I am not a registered dietitian and am not here to provide specific nutrition advice. The purpose of this blog post is to share general...
How to sleep better at night
We all want to be healthy for the long haul. While eating well, exercising, and productively processing stress all contribute to a well-balanced...
How many rest days per week do you actually need?
Whether it’s your goal to run a 5k or half marathon, lift heavy weights, complete a triathlon, or be fit for life, you probably want to know what...
Guest blog: Dr. Sandra Solano on the magic of sound
In today’s post, we’re featuring Dr. Sandra Solano, MD, MS, and founder of Integro, LLC. Dr. Solano was born in Bogota, Colombia where she became a...
How to reduce stress and tension
Finding a healthy way to manage stress is super important. Why? Because one constant in life is that you will always encounter stressors. But how...
What are stress fractures & how can you prevent them?
There it is again. That deep, dull aching in your bone. You rest for a few days but the moment you try and run again the sharp pain stops you in...
How to keep your bones strong
What better time to talk about bone health than right now, when skeletons are hung in yards and storefronts around the city in preparation for...
Bulletproof your body against the effects of menopause
My last blog post was all about the important role protein plays in making your workouts more effective. It’s a critical nutrient for our bodies to...
How to build muscle after a workout
Are you working out regularly but not getting the results you want? Maybe you’re trying to build muscle or get more toned. If you have a consistent...
How to heal a scar faster
One of the most commonly overlooked parts of healing from surgery or an injury requiring stitches is the scar–but it’s so important! Whether you had...
What is blood flow restriction training?
Ever wondered if there’s a way to get stronger without spending hours lifting weights? Or maybe you want to build muscle, but joint pain gets in the...
The best exercise for lower back pain
You know that feeling when you bend down to pick up groceries and then…ouch! Your low back feels that twinge of pain? Yeah, me too…and it’s the...
Best strength training for runners
Listen up, runners. If you don’t already know, it’s VITAL to incorporate both strength and balance training to supplement your running routine. In...
Got chronically tight muscles? Avoid this
Do your muscles feel so tight and tense you feel like they could snap? Does your massage therapist tell you that your muscles feel like rocks? Or...
Quick full-body workout (15 minutes)
Last month on the blog we talked about the ideal weekly workout routine. But how do you actually...