Core Fitness

Insulin

Is your insulin properly functioning? How would you know if it was? First, let’s go over the role of insulin and how it affects your body. Insulin is a very powerful hormone that has many functions. Insulin’s primary function is to remove glucose (sugar) from the blood and push it to the cells to be used as energy…

Is Farm Raised Salmon Healthy to Eat?

I’ve had a few clients ask this question so I figured I would address it. This is a great question as many people are confused about salmon consumption, which may lead them to eat less and miss out on all the terrific health benefits, especially when it comes to heart health.

Is your Food making you sick?

The time of year we all seem to dread is spring and in some places it occurs year round. Why? It’s allergy season. Instead of being able to enjoy the warming temperatures and blooming flowers, many people are filling themselves with meds trying to over come runny noses and sinuous headaches…

The Core Muscles

The “core” muscles are divided into two groups; the outer unit and the inner unit. Anatomically, the outer unit is comprised of the rectus abdominis, the anterior (front portion) fibers of the internal obliques, external obliques, and the spinal erectors. Their primary function is to act as prime movers of…

How Posture Impacts Your Life

By John Griffin

When one hears the word posture, a variety of ideas come to mind. Some of you might think of your elders telling you to sit up straight or to not slouch. Also, you might remember seeing old videos of people walking around with a book on their head. Or…