This week’s quick read: fourth and final in the series – flexibility. (Note: we may receive a commission on affiliate links contained within this article). We’ve covered three areas thus far – cardio first, resistance/strength training next, followed by neuromotor. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention along with the American College of Sports Medicine […]
This week’s quick read: your neuromotor function; basically anything related to your balance, coordination, and agility. (Note: we may receive a commission on affiliate links contained within this article). We’ve briefly covered two areas – cardio first, resistance/strength training next. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention along with the American College of Sports Medicine
(From Level One Training and Fitness, September 3, 2019, revised August 2025) It’s the unofficial end of summer in the northern hemisphere! However, just like everything else, your health and fitness doesn’t stop with the seasons. In this first for Level One Training and Fitness, here are some fitness advice and tips for you as
(from Level One Training and Fitness, July 7, 2019, revised August 2025) Grand Opening Day It pretty much rained every other day in May, but we managed to pull off our grand opening day which had been in the works for the last few months. We unveiled our rebrand complete with a new logo, new
(from Level One Training and Fitness, December 4, 2018, revised August 2025) Protein supplement powders, bars, liquids, gels, pastes, and more have thoroughly permeated the nutritional supplement landscape. They grace the pages of fitness magazines in the form of extreme fitness models with bulging muscles, 6-pack abdominals, and not an ounce of fat on their
(From Level One Training and Fitness, 8 October 2017, revised August 2025) “Belief that something is true without evidence is presumption. Belief that persists despite evidence to the contrary is a myth. Understanding supported by good evidence is fact.” ~ Barbara Quinn The Truth IS Out There. FACT #1: The other day I was talking
(from Level One Training and Fitness, June 2015, revised August 2025) What a total BUMMER! On Monday, June 22, at approximately 9:00am, hackers infiltrated the servers at our hosting company. In doing so, they took down a fair number of sites and redirected the traffic to ANOTHER site in the British Virgin Islands. (When you
(from Level One Training and Fitness, March 2015, revised August 2025) Until now! They say that moving is one of the most stressful times in your life – right up there with marriage, divorce, birth of children, death in the family, etc. etc. In the past, I always took moving in stride and never thought
(from Level One Training and Fitness, February 2015, revised August 2025) Almost thru January and the holidays are well behind us … how are you holding up with those resolutions? Are you in need of some motivation? Know where to get some? Know where to buy some? This is the time of year where “resolutioners”
The “Core-ner” Get it? “Core” – ner?! Okay, well anyway… core work should always be a part of your warm-up routine and the plank is a classic exercise. Whether you choose the standard plank (on your hands), the forearm plank (on your elbows), or the modified plank (on your knees), be mindful of the following: