Strategies from your North Shore Chiropractor, Dr. Derek Gallant.
If you work hard all year to develop your “fitness habit,” you might get a little nervous during the holidays. Will you lose your momentum? How about your cardiovascular fitness? Will it suffer? Will you get weaker? And your weight, will it go up? We
People who are hoping to get fit often have a question: “Is running bad for you?” In fact, if you Google “top questions about fitness,” that’s one of the Top 18. The short version: Running isn’t bad for you. But it isn’t the solution to
The recent passing of beloved actor Matthew Perry has left many of us reflecting on the struggles he faced in his battle against addiction. Perry’s journey was marked by numerous attempts at sobriety, but his struggle serves as a reminder of the formidable nature of
“Intensity” is a hot word in fitness—so how much of it do you need to accomplish your goals and get fit? The answer: Just enough but not too much. 😉 What is Intensity? First, a definition. Intensity is the volume, magnitude, or degree of something.
What are the benefits of adding strength and muscle to your body? The short answer: It’s great for your health. Keep in mind that we aren’t talking about huge amounts of muscle. Sometimes people think of oversized bodybuilders when they hear the word “muscle,” but
It’s summer, and the sun is beating down—but you want to keep moving and stay fit. So how do you keep working toward your training goals as the temperature soars? We’ll give you six tips—but first, here’s why it’s tougher to train when it’s hot:
What is “normal” aging? Stiff, achy joints, poor sleep, lack of energy, and a host of other conditions that we’ve been told to “just live with”. Are they inevitable? Emerging research states that the human body could live upwards of 150 years! There’s so much more that’s possible for
Fitness is full of buzzwords and jargon—so what is functional fitness training, and why is it important? Here’s the answer: Functional fitness training is used to help people become better at things they do in daily life. The movements used in this style of training
What’s the best warmup before training? Here’s the answer! A good warmup prepares the body for effort. Some people require more time to get primed to train, and some people require less. Here’s a very general plan you can adjust for your body and your
Habits… …meal plans, supplements, fat-burning workout programs, cleanses, macro tracking, the keto diet, and other nutrition regimes—where do you start if you want to get healthy? Here’s the truth: The world of health can be very confusing, and there are lots of too-good-to-be-true promises and
