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Quadratus Lumborum: Easing Discomfort

The quadratus lumborum muscle, commonly referred to as QL, nestles deeply within the lumbar region. Extending from the pelvis to the...

Posted February 17th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Winter Warm-Up: How to Cope with Symptoms of Raynaud’s Syndrome

Raynaud’s syndrome, a response to both cold environments and stress, causes fingers and toes of affected individuals to turn white or...

Posted February 12th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Movement and Nutrition as Antidotes to Anxiety and Stress

Anxiety disorders affect approximately 4.4% of the world’s population. When combined with depression, the number mounts to 38% of all mental...

Posted February 10th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Weighing the Cycling Options: Studio or Open Road?

Cycling, bike riding, or spinning: whatever term one uses to describe the sport, the mechanics and movements are similar. Considered a...

Posted February 9th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of CrossFit

Over the past 25 years, the fitness concept known as CrossFit has taken exercise to a new level. Belonging to a...

Posted February 6th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Why Most Clients Don’t Need More Exercises: They Need Better Execution

Walk into almost any gym, and you’ll see it: clients cycling through dozens of exercises, changing programs every few weeks, and...

Posted February 2nd, 2026

by Ian

Nimblett

Protein Timing and Thresholds

For those engaged in health and performance, recent shifts in nutrition science reflect a long-awaited move toward more practical and evidence-based...

Posted January 29th, 2026

by Tim

Hanway

Keeping Clients Consistent When Motivation Inevitably Fades

As fitness professionals, our understanding of anatomy, kinesiology, business acumen, and training methodology forms the technical foundation of our practice. Whether...

Posted January 27th, 2026

by Andrew

Gavigan

Neuro-Fitness: The Blending of Body/Brain Exercise

The arrival of a new calendar year typically coincides with the introduction of many new concepts in the world of fitness...

Posted January 26th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

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