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How Much Protein Should I Eat?

03/08/2024 You are building your workout routine, and now are thinking how much protein should I eat? It is important to support your body to maintain and build strength, help with body composition, and for energy throughout the day. What is...

Strength Training

Should I Stretch Prior to Exercise?

01/12/2024 Well, that depends on what type of stretching you are talking about. There are several types of stretching, today we will be discussing static and dynamic. Static is when you get into a stretch position and hold for a certain length of...

Strength Training

Common Fitness Questions Answered

03/08/2024 Let's dive into common fitness questions answered in today's blog post. How often should I work out? 3-5 days a week is recommended by ACSM (see my post for how to balance strength training and cardio). The range will depend on your...

Physical Therapy

3 Exercises You Can Perform at Your Desk

01/12/2024 These exercises can be performed while sitting at your desk, while on the phone or just taking a minute to perform them between emails. They do not all need to be performed at the same time, you can try sprinkling them in throughout...

Strength Training

Benefits of Exercise

03/08/2024 So we all know there are benefits of exercise. If you're looking to lose weight, build muscle, get stronger, or are an athlete looking to improve performance, you likely have turned toward exercise to help achieve your goals. But,...

Strength Training

How to Balance Strength Training & Cardio

03/08/2024 When you are wondering how to balance strength training & cardio, the question you have to ask yourself is what is your goal. Your goal will lead you to how you should train. For example, if your goal is to work on increasing...