Knee Pain, Exercising, and How To Do Both! Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, B.A., NCSF-CPT Do you love being in the water? Does knee pain stop you from working out regularly? Well now you can take your workouts with you to the pool and exercise pain free! Knee osteoarthritis can affect as much as 13% of …
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Quick and Easy Kimchi Recipe Contributed by: Bethany Reynolds AFAA-CPT, CI-GEL In our over-sanitized modern world, most of us aren’t exposed to very muchgood bacteria, and this can be a problem. Most of our food has beenpasteurized, irradiated, or chemically treated to kill bugs – but thisalso kills the good stuff. Probiotic – or fermented …
Don’t Let an Injury Keep You Out of the Gym Contributed by: Julia Karlstad, NSCA-CSCS,ISSA-SFN and Michael Devon, NASM-CPT An injury may slow you down, but it doesn’t have to stop you from exercising. Learn how to work around your limitations so that you can still stay healthy and fit. Of course, if it is …
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Relax & Restore Contributed by: Kim Black, 200YT It’s no surprise that most people could afford to take a little more time for themselves, and in today’s fast paced world it’s easy to forget to take a moment to breath and relax. However, relaxation plays a key part in our bodies recovery time and has …
Benefits of Ginger Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, NSCF-CPT, NSCA-CSCS Ginger is a spice that has gained popularity over the years for its many health benefits. It has been used in traditional and alternative medicine for years. Ginger is a root and can be used in many forms including fresh, ground, dried, and even oils and …
Watermelon Contributed by: Carol Kline Watermelons are mostly water (about 92%) and are a wonderfully sweet, summertime treat! Here are some of the health benefits you can enjoy while eating this delicious fruit: There are high levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants, and amino acids. There’s even a small amount of …
United in Wellness – UIW 5K Cardio Fun Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT The JKFITNESS Team recently participated in the United In Wellness 5K at The University of Incarnate Word on April 23rd. The race was held to benefit Haven for Hope and supplied the organization with new socks for the homeless. The JKFITNESS staff …
Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, NSCF-CPT Not ALL Fats Are BAD If you are like most people, and trying to lose weight in some capacity, chances are you are cringing when you hear the word “fat.” This is not a bad word in the fitness and nutrition industry. For most, it’s because they do not quite understand the importance …
Contributed by: Kimberly Black, 200YT Yoga For Chronic Pain & Fatigue Have you added yoga to your training regimen yet? Yoga aids in increased flexibility, stress relief, as well as several cardiovascular and strength benefits. Yoga has also been found to be beneficial for pain management, especially for those suffering with chronic pain or fatigue. …
Contributed by: Bethany Reynolds, AAFA-CPT Mental Benefits of Exercise Studies show that making time for exercise provides some serious mental benefits. Get inspired to exercise with these unexpected ways that working out can benefit mental health and lead to a healthier and happier life. 1. Reduces stress: Exercise increases the concentrations of norepinephrine, a chemical that can positively …
