What is VO2? It is considered the maximum rate (V) of Oxygen (O2) that the body can consume during incremental exercise. It is usually used for endurance fitness testing to see how fit the cardiovascular system is in a person….
Long Life and VO2 Max
De-stress with the Physiological Sigh
Hardwired into our bodies as a manufacturer’s reset is the physiological sigh. This is the method our body uses to turn down the stress we are experiencing. This simple breathing technique will calm the autonomic arousal of our nervous system. …
Fruit and Nut Popcorn Trail Mix
We love to keep it simple, as we roll into Spring time with this popcorn snack. Adding some nuts and cranberries we are going to add a little protein and Vitamin A. So simple and so tasty! Ingredients: – 1…
Avoiding Injury Rolling Into Spring
Does it feel like every spring the weather starts to get nice out, you go enjoy your outdoor activities just to be sidelined a week or two later with a nagging injury? We LOVE when it gets warmer out and…
What are you Reading?
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” – Joseph Addison. Books play a powerful role in our mental psyche by taking us on a journey, getting us motivated to accomplish big things or realizing things about…
Pineapple Teriyaki Delight
If you are looking for a meal that is bursting with flavor, look no further! This meal looks Instagram worthy and only takes about 22 minutes to make. This will feed about two people with some leftovers. Ingredients: 1…
New Year, New You?
Historically, I’m not into New Year Resolutions. If I see something I want to do, to change, to become; then I usually jump into it any time of year. A recent reread of Atomic Habits by James Clear has me…
Why is Grip Strength Important?
Grip strength is not only good for shaking someone’s hand with confidence, but it actually can help predict overall health. In a 2015 study, researchers showed that people with stronger grip strength sowed a 16 percent higher risk of death…
Kristin’s Sweet Canadian Chili Recipe
This chili recipe has been handed down in my family for many generations, on my moms side. My mom grew up on a farm in Canada and didn’t have much spice, or rather spicy, in her life. My mom used…
Homemade Elderberry Syrup
During “cold and flu season” the team at SCI has a magic fairy that makes us batches of elderberry syrup to make sure we stay healthy. So, what is elderberry syrup you ask? It is a powerful tonic consisting of…
