A kinesiologist’s guide to running well into your later years — Although we can do everything in our power to live healthy lives, it’s impossible to fully delay aging. Some bodily processes begin to break down over the years, and it’s just part of life. For example, the complaint around progressive stiffness is a completely valid one. As the body grows…

It’s exercise, but not as you know it — Sometimes the simplest of fitness principles are the ones that go under the radar. In this case, the difference between exercise and physical activity is often greatly overlooked. We’re fed all of these fancy-looking videos and articles that show us how to train, when to train, and why we’re never…

A kinesiologist’s guide to the top 5 banded exercises everyone should be doing. — When it comes to effective and affordable exercise equipment, the resistance band belongs at the top of the list. Due to its accessibility and versatility, it can seamlessly elevate anyone's workout and help engage muscles and joints that often go neglected. It’s so effective that I’ve done band-only sessions with…

The case for why too much information can hurt your running. — Amidst the gigantic benefits of modern technology in running lies one problem. It can all distract us from developing one of the most important skills a runner can possess. This is the ability to run to effort and truly understand what that feels like in any distance or discipline. This…

This movement is better than any stretch or massage. Are you up for the challenge? — The neck is one of the most stubborn and confusing areas of the human body. One moment it feels fine, and the next moment you’re in severe pain. While even the most educated experts don’t know every cause of neck pain, one thing is for certain. …

Don’t leave it to chance! Anyone can do this simple routine. — As a kinesiologist, I’ve worked with countless individuals with Achilles injuries, and I can say it’s one of the most crippling yet preventative complications out there. If you play team sports or participate in activities like running you’re technically at risk, but it doesn’t need to be that way. With…

5 steps to rewiring your cardiovascular system for better results. — Did you know that if you train with heart rate there’s a way to run smarter so you can race faster? It revolves around the concept of cardiovascular drift, or the phenomenon of your heart rate rising slowly upwards as you maintain a consistent effort. While even the most elite…

Here’s to fighting back against aging and getting the last laugh! — According to the NCBI, it’s estimated that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 12 men will sustain a hip fracture in their lifetime. 86% percent of these cases occur after the age of 65. This comes with significant morbidity, mortality, loss of independence, and financial burdens. …

Are you mixing all 3 ingredients into your workouts? — In the context of health and fitness, the feet often get forgotten. This tends to catch up with people as issues like plantar fasciitis and weak arches surface frequently with age. …