by Andrew Schaeffer | Jan 18, 2019 | Fitness
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about stretching out there. Here is a review of what the research currently says and how you can use that to make yourself a routine. As a quick note, for the purposes of this article we are discussing static stretching,...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Jan 11, 2019 | Fitness, Social Good
The new year always brings a lot of weight loss resolutions with it. Weight is a driving factor in body satisfaction and many of us feel that if we can just lose a few pounds, we will be much happier with ourselves. Interestingly though, research points in a different...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Jan 4, 2019 | Fitness
Determining what shoes to wear for exercise can be tricky. The best way to approach it is the same way you think about training—ask yourself what the goal is. With that in mind, here are three common shoe types, what they do, and why you may or may not want to use...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Dec 23, 2018 | Fitness
Do you ever wonder how to take care of your feet? Are running shoes with lots of cushion best, or minimal shoes? What’s the deal with barefoot running? How about insoles? These are common questions, and good ones, but to understand the answer you need to first know a...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Nov 26, 2018 | Fitness
If you’ve ever spun around in a circle until you were too dizzy to walk straight then you understand the role of the inner ear when it comes to balance. But did you know that balance is not just related to this system? It also has to do with your body’s physical...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Nov 10, 2018 | Fitness
What is the best version of the chest press? The answer, of course, is that there is no best, only different. However, if you are trying to decide which one is right for you there are a couple of things to consider. Bench Press Flat bench press is a gym favorite. One...
