Breathing and Bracing for Strength Training
The Power of Deep Breathing Breathing is pretty much the basis for life. Without respiration the organism would be deprived of oxygen and would eventually perish. We often take breathing for granted since it’s a second nature thing we do. The truth is regular unconscious chest breathing (CB) only utilizes ... Read More
Eating for Success Series – Nuts!
Nuts are an essential (snack) food; fundamental to a heart healthy diet. Nuts are packed with protein, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids. Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUF) found in nuts include oleic and palmitoleic acids, which increase HDL levels or good cholesterol, while simultaneously lowering LDL levels or bad cholesterol. ... Read More
Eating for Success Series – Blueberries!
We hope that you had a productive week and are gearing up for a great weekend ahead. As the weather warms up I always turn my attention to beautiful sun-kissed fruits. Most fruits are at their peak of freshness during the summer time, and are, therefore, perfect for summer dining. ... Read More
Eating for Success Series – Kale
Welcome back to the Eating for Success Series! This week our focus in on Kale! This beautiful leafy green is by far one of my favorites. Weekly I tell someone that I have “a mild obsession for kale” and all for good reason. Not only is kale (aka. The Queen ... Read More
Eating for Success Series – Turkey
by A'verria Martin, Ph.D. Welcome back to the Eating for Success Series. We have spent the last four weeks discussing lean proteins – eggs, salmon, chicken, and today turkey. This will be our last week concentrating on lean protein, as we begin to explore vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy and low-glycemic ... Read More
Eating for Success Series – Chicken
By A'verria Martin, Ph.D. We developed the eating for success series to provide the foundational information you need to develop a healthy diet to support your fitness goals. A healthy diet, for athletic performance, should emphasize lean proteins, vegetables, fruits, and moderate amounts of low-fat dairy and whole grains. Our ... Read More
