Why This Exercise Deserves a Spot in Your Workout
The Dumbbell Lateral Lunge Most people train in straight lines. We squat up and down, lunge forward, walk forward, run forward, and for a lot of us, lean forward at a desk during our work day. But everyday life—and most sports—require us to move through multiple planes of movement. That’s why I’m a big fan of the dumbbell lateral lunge.…
Tech Life with Taino: Why You Need to Stop Multitasking
The Hype of Multitasking Going to my first job interviews 15 years ago, I often got the question “Can you juggle multiple tasks at once?” I enthusiastically answered “Yes!” Hiring my first employees 10 years ago, I often asked the question “Can you juggle multiple tasks at once?” I enthusiastically got the answer “Yes!” Multitasking has been a trait to…
How to Stay Consistent with Wellness Goals
For fitness enthusiasts balancing work, family, and a real desire to feel strong, wellness goal challenges can start to feel personal. Motivation dips, time gets tight, nutrition advice feels loud and conflicting, and social media pressure turns self-care into another performance. Add the fear of injury or burnout, and many people either push too hard or stop altogether, even when…
Tips to Help Prevent Sports Injuries
Every athlete knows that injuries happen. Have you ever been injured playing a sport and wished you could’ve somehow avoided it? Are you looking for some tips to prevent sports injuries in the future? In this article we will primarily take a look at ways to prevent sports injuries in kids as well as adults. We will also briefly discuss…
Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
If you are feeling a bit cagey, jumpy and easily frightened, you may be experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The PTSD language is in vogue in the mental health discussion and is usually par for the course for first responders, military members, and veterans who have experienced traumatic events, such as serving in the theatre of war. Yet, the reality…
How VO2 Max Helps Runners
You may have heard coaches and athletes talk about their VO2 MAX. Everything you need to know about this unique measurement is down below. Read on for more information. What is VO2 MAX? This is a measurement of the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use and is dependent on three basic variables: 1) The total amount of oxygen…
3 Keys for Better Sleep
There is a wholeness concept for an ideal way of living that I think is too often missed. We focus on physical wellness, social wellness, or professional wellness. The list goes on to components of financial, medical, and even spiritual wellness. With recently reporting record numbers of anxiety, medicated emotional needs, and waiting lists for crisis and mental health services,…
8 Ways to Give the Gift of Time this Father’s Day
As we roll into the month of June, most of us will be inundated with ads for Father’s Day gifts, seeing images of lawnmowers, grills, flash before your eyes. For those of us still lucky enough to have our fathers around, figuring out what to get dad can be a stressful to-do item as you lean into your summer season.…
5 Career Paths for Fitness Enthusiasts
It's no secret that a career in fitness has the potential to be very profitable. After all, lots of people seek advice and want guidance during training sessions from these types of professionals to improve their overall health and fitness. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics even states that fitness careers, such as fitness instructors and exercise physiologists, can earn up…
5 Tips for Before, During and After Your Run
There’s no wrong way to run. There are, however, ways to run that may be doing more harm than good. While running hosts numerous benefits—like improved metabolism, productivity, and sleep—overexerting yourself, skipping your warm up or cool down, or running through aches and pains can actually damage your body. For all its benefits, running can cause numerous injuries, from blisters…
5 Ways to Train Smarter to Run Faster
Aiming to run a personal record in the 5k? Trying to quality for the Boston Marathon? Most runners want to run faster but some find themselves plateauing too early or getting injured. Here are some easy habits that will ensure you get the most out of your efforts. #1 Build an Aerobic Base Before Speed Spend at least one month,…
