Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on December 4, 2008 under Weight Loss, Wellness | 
The holiday season is upon us and for many that spells good times, good food, and good-bye waistline! Although some (ok, most!) of the weight gained during this time of year can be attributed to overeating, the abnormally high level of stress everyone is under lends its helping hand to the problem. Therefore, here are 10 things you can do to help alleviate the holiday stress: Read more of this article »
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 January 23, 2008 under General Fitness, Nutrition, Weight Loss, Wellness |
While this list is not exhaustive, here are some of the major benefits of fish oil (omega-3) shown through research:
1. May reduce your risk of coronary artery disease.
2. May decrease symptoms of depression.
3. May help with fat loss in overweight/obese individuals.
4. May reduce blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
5. May reduce inflammation and therefore be an effective therapeutic in acute and chronic inflammatory diseases.
6. May enhance glucose-insulin metabolism.
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on January 10, 2008 under Nutrition, Weight Loss, Wellness |
Over the last 50 or so years, sleeping habits have changed dramatically. We Americans are no longer getting 8-9 hours of sleep per night. Instead, we are lucky to average 5-6 hours per night. As sleep has steadily declined over the years, the number of overweight and obese individuals has risen to epidemic proportions. Is this a mere coincidence or is there more to the story? Read more of this article »
