Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on November 24, 2008 under Wellness | 
I’m sure most of you enjoy getting the occasional massage from a professional massage therapist. It can be very soothing and relaxing. However, the benefits go way beyond what you may think. Here is a brief list of some of the benefits regular massage has to offer:
- Lower blood pressure
- Improve circulation
- Boosts immune function
- Relief from chronic headaches
- Improves sleep
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Reduces/relieves muscular tension and pain
- Promotes relaxation
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on November 20, 2008 under General Fitness |
For those who have journeyed into the mountains to ride the bike/walking trails you know what a treat, and challenge, it can be. This, I must say, is one of the best activities I have ever done to improve my physical conditioning and I highly recommend giving it a shot if you have not already.
If you are not familiar with mountain biking, you may be wondering how to get started. If you already have a mountain bike, helmet, and gloves…you’re set. If not, you will want to venture over to your local bike shop and they will be able to fix you up with an appropriate bike and the accessories you will need. Read more of this article »
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on November 19, 2008 under Sample Workouts, Weight Loss |
When it comes to fat loss, interval training is superior to traditional long duration cardio. Although you’ve all been told that the fat burn zone is where you want to be if you want to drop the pounds, I’m going to tell you otherwise. While it is true that working out at a lower intensity will burn more fat while you’re exercising, it will not lead to more fat loss over time than high intensity interval training.
Many people are unsure of how to perform interval training, so here is a example for you to follow. This is set up to be performed on an upright bike, but can be adapted to a treadmill, elliptical, etc. Read more of this article »
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on November 11, 2008 under Nutrition |
You would have to eat 3 of today’s apples in order to get the same amount of iron you would have gotten from a single apple in 1940. Source: In Defense of Food, 2008
Organic, anyone?
