Youth Resistance Training – Part 4: Guidelines for Youth Resistance Training
Youth Resistance Training Guidelines: Safe and Effective Approaches for Young AthletesResistance training offers significant benefits for youth and adolescents, enhancing strength, coordination, and overall fitness. However, to maximize these benefits while ensuring safety, it's important to follow established guidelines that
Youth Resistance Training – Part 3: Health and Fitness Benefits
The Benefits of Youth Resistance Training: Building Health and Fitness for LifeResistance training for youth and adolescents is an effective way to enhance their physical and mental well-being. While much of the focus on youth fitness has been on aerobic
Youth Resistance Training – Part 2: Effectiveness
The Effectiveness of Resistance Training for Youth: Building Strength SafelyResistance training for youth and adolescents has evolved from a debated practice to a widely recognized method for boosting strength and physical development. Research now shows that with proper supervision and
Youth Resistance Training – Part 1: Safety
The Safety of Resistance Training for Youth and Adolescents: What the Research SaysFor decades, resistance training was discouraged in youth and adolescents due to concerns about injury risks. Much of this fear stemmed from early data suggesting that strength exercises
Hypermobility: What It Means and How to Address It
Have you ever been told you’re ‘double-jointed’ and wondered what that really means? This excessive range of motion at a joint, known as hypermobility, might be more than just a party trick—it can impact how your body moves and feels.Understanding
Saddle Tilt and Back Pain: Enhance Your Bike Fit for Comfort
Lower back pain is a common complaint I see when doing bike fittings for clients. While various factors can contribute to back pain, a sub-optimal saddle tilt is often one of the causes. A proper saddle tilt is an important
Rethinking Squat Mechanics: could squatting with “knees-in” provide some benefit?
Squatting is a complex exercise involving multiple joints and muscle groups. Historically, the focus of this exercise’s research has been predominantly on how far your knees travel over your toes or how deep you should go. However, movement in other
Unlocking Longevity Through VO2max: Essential Insights for Fitness Beginners
In the quest for a healthier, longer life, the significance of VO2max (link VO2max Blog) — the pinnacle measure of our body's ability to utilize oxygen during exercise — emerges as a pivotal indicator. Notably, in the critical period of
Muscle Strength: Increase Life Longevity with Strength Training
Increasing muscle strength can increase your life's longevity. In the pursuit of a longer, healthier life, focus often falls on increased physical activity and maintaining a wholesome lifestyle. While these are undoubtedly vital aspects, recent research illuminates a crucially overlooked
Staying Motivated: Using Goal Setting and Social Supports
Beginning a fitness journey can be both exhilarating and demanding, particularly for those new to exercise. Motivation and consistency form the cornerstone of sustained success in any fitness routine. Setting goals and leveraging social support can influence motivation to exercise,
