Better Bodies

06/24/2022

You know how important it is that you can trust the content I share. I thought you'd appreciate a deeper dive into why we can recommend water walking as a great workout option.

Len Kravitz, PhD, professor of exercise science, shares two studies that support the decision to add water walking to your fitness routine.

06/23/2022

This is a really interesting look at how "good enough" workouts start to slow you down. What do you think? Is micro-quitting having an impact on your workouts?

We dive into what micro-quitting is, why we do it, and when "good enough" starts to slow you down.

06/22/2022

Check out the link between what you eat and disease prevention.

For those unconvinced about the link between nutrition and longevity, here’s more evidence that diet contributes to disease prevention.

06/21/2022

We can incorporate this workout to help you get in shape for all the hiking, climbing, paddling and rafting your wanderlust can handle this summer!

Use this workout to get in shape for all the hiking, climbing, paddling and rafting your wanderlust can handle.

06/20/2022

See what research has to say about the most effective type of training volume. What's your experience been like? Do you prefer low loads or high loads?

A new study provides insight into whether to go heavy with fewer reps or to go lighter for more training volume if the goal is muscle growth.

06/19/2022

You are what you eat, and these nutrients found in food can promote healthful skin from within.

Healthy skin starts with the foods you eat, so make sure you're getting these key nutrients in your daily meals.

06/18/2022

Here's some great information about the best way to stretch before you hit the road.

It may be worthwhile to examine isometrics for runners which have more positive effects and less negative impact than static stretching.

06/17/2022

What if, before you attempt a challenging balance pose, you could practice the exact same shape but on your back? This is a great option for anyone with balance challenges! Check it out!

Challenging yoga poses such as Side Plank can be intimidating to learn. But what if you could first practice the shape in less-intense poses?

06/16/2022

Longing for better sleep quality? Resistance exercise helped people sleep longer and deeper than cardio or combined training.

According to research, resistance training may be superior for sleep quality than aerobic exercise or a combined weight/cardio workout.

06/15/2022

How are you feeling about your goals for June? Please share your challenges and successes of the month. And remember that it's persistence that counts, not perfection!

06/14/2022

Check out some Pride Month inspiration: Maine runner Kirsten Beverley-Waters is running for a bigger cause: "I would do all of these runs for one child."

Maine runner Kirsten Beverley-Waters is attempting a 50K world record and running for a bigger cause: "I would do all of these runs for one child."

06/13/2022

Wow! This is excellent motivation to help us make smarter choices: Diets high in inflammatory foods have been found to triple dementia risk.

Researchers in Greece reported that people who eat a pro-inflammatory diet are far more likely to suffer from dementia.