by webcontempo | Nov 30, 2016 | Fit Tips
A Surprising Lesson about Caloric Intake from a Classic Study Our entire training staff read an article published in the Journal of Nutrition that chronicled and provided historical context for the famed “Minnesota Starvation Experiment.” This study commenced in 1944...
by webcontempo | Nov 23, 2016 | Fit Tips
Sometimes Old School is the Right School The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) sent out an email survey to its members and certified professionals asking them what the new trends in the fitness industry are for 2013-2014. A few of our staff chuckled as we...
by webcontempo | Nov 16, 2016 | Fit Tips
Functional Training for Runners, Athletes, and You I recently had a client tell me that her physical therapist told her that she should probably avoid leg extension and leg curl as these exercises trained “muscles” but that they were not “functional.” This client is...
by webcontempo | Nov 10, 2016 | Fit Tips
First, Do No Harm The Hippocratic Oath is credited to the ancient Greek physician and philosopher, Hippocrates. Taken by physicians and healthcare professionals, the most well known tenet is translated as “First, do no harm.” This is a fantastic starting point when...
by webcontempo | Nov 3, 2016 | Fit Tips
Ask Yourself This Question: What is My Objective? I will argue that most exercisers, even the most dedicated and hardworking fitness enthusiasts fail to ask a simple question before they commence an exercise program, an individual exercise, or a general mode of...
