Apart from those in the medical field, few people know of Nikolai Amosov.  Amosov was a successful and influential heart surgeon in the early 1900s. However, he also worked as an author, and inventor, and made contributions to the field of back pain research. In fact, Amosov developed an exercise…

There’s no doubt about it: losing weight is hard to do. In order to lose weight, a person needs to achieve a caloric deficit. Essentially, this means eating fewer calories than are expended through exercise (1).  While this seems straightforward on paper, it’s much easier said than done. However, recent research…

Sadly, cases of Alzheimer’s and general dementia have been steadily rising for years.  For this reason, we have poured tons of money and effort into research on this disease. But for all the research we’ve done, we still have yet to develop an effective treatment for dementia. Interestingly, it seems…

Getting older isn’t for the weak. There are tons of hurdles that need to be overcome as we age. For instance: Our metabolism slows down. We may have more trouble remembering things. We’re at higher risk for many different diseases. Plus, many older people begin to lose their balance as time…

It’s Never Too Late! Start Exercising Now! Perhaps you just celebrated a major birthday. If you turned, 50, 60, 70, older, or anywhere in between, you may be wondering if you can still start exercising. The answer, in almost all cases, is yes! Exercise is protective against a variety of…

Over 65? perform these 5 modes of exercise to improve your overall health and fitness. Despite what many influencers and health gurus would have you believe, there is no magical pill or exercise that will cure all ailments. Rather, by simply getting up and moving a little bit every day,…

The front double bicep pose is the quintessential test for a good upper body physique. However, when one thinks about anatomy, it’s interesting that this pose stole the show. After all, the triceps make up a bigger percentage of arm mass. Shouldn’t a tricep pose be a more natural default…

Back pain is a very common issue today. In fact, it’s often estimated that only 20% of the population will go through life without experiencing back pain. That means that 80% of all people will have back pain at least once in their lives. While back pain may affect us…

The shoulder is a very complex and very mobile joint. Additionally, we use our shoulders for nearly every task we accomplish on a daily basis. For this reason, shoulder injuries are extremely common and often completely debilitating. One particular area of the shoulder that causes significant issues for many people…

Forward Head Posture, or FHP, is a musculoskeletal issue that has become extremely common today. The condition is commonly caused by an excessive number of hours spent texting or working on a computer. For this reason, the vast majority of the population is likely to develop forward head posture at…

What if I told you that you could achieve the six-pack abs of your dreams in less than one month? Well, if I told you that, I’d be lying. Depending on your starting point, achieving a six-pack usually takes a lot of time and a lot of hard work. You…

When it comes to exercise for older adults, there is a lot of confusion out there.  For instance, you may read one article that tells you that you should only perform HIIT (high-intensity interval training) workouts. But then, the next article you read may tell you that older adults should…