Most of us spend a large portion of the day hunched forward. Think about when you are working on the computer, cooking, driving or even relaxing. Your typical posture during these activities is head and neck forward, shoulders rounded forward, back curved and hips flexed. When you remain in this…
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The primary function of the knee is to bend and straighten the leg, to allow for a smooth gait during walking and running and to allow for jumping. It is very common to develop knee pain in both new and seasoned exercisers. Often the type of pain which develops is…
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As an individual either new or returning to exercise it is very common to sustain injuries. Most often injuries occur in the joints such as knees, hips, feet, low back, neck and shoulders. Although there are numerous reasons for injuries, the most frequent injuries are a result of poor body…
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The shoulder joint, or glenohumeral joint, is like a ball in a socket. The shoulder joint is the interface between the humerus (arm bone), the scapula (shoulder blade) and the clavicle (collar bone). Because the bony part of the socket of the shoulder is not deep enough to fully contain…
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Fatty acids have many important uses in our bodies. Fatty acids come in different shapes and sizes, and are named based on their size and chemical structure. Omega-3 fatty acids are a specific class of fatty acids that are utilized by our bodies and are used as the precursors for…
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Our bodies primarily run on two sources of fuel, carbohydrates and fats. Carbohydrates provide us with readily available energy and are used as our default fuel. Carbohydrates fuel our workouts and allow for muscle growth. In addition, carbohydrates cause a spike in insulin levels which in turn promotes fat storage. …
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To answer this question, I have been reviewing the literature on this topic and it appears that there is not a general consensus on this subject. The answers, which are still up for debate seem to depend on the goals you are trying to achieve. It appears that not only…
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Gluten is one of the proteins found in wheat (durum, emmer, spelt, farina, faro, KAMUT ®, Khorasan wheat, and einkorn) as well as rye, barley and triticale. Gluten is commonly found in breads, baked good, sauces, salad dressings, cereal, pasta, soups and sauces. Barley is commonly used in malt, food…
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