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
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…
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…
Squat Low for Low Back Health
Did you know the natural human resting position is a deep squat? That’s right! Feet flat, ass to grass, and into the bottom position of a squat? If you were concerned about your high school coach telling you to go…
Turning Stress Into Productivity/Mental Fortitude
When you think of stress, what do you think about? Too many deadlines? Sleepless nights? Stress and binge eating? Upset stomach or headache? What if we flipped the script? What if we told you stress can be good for you?…
Sticking to Those New Years Resolutions
With 2020 being one of the craziest years we have ever seen, a lot of people are looking towards 2021 to reach some new goals. These goals can sometimes be scary especially if we don’t have a good plan to…
5 Things Every Runner Needs
2020 has brought so much change and one of the things many of us had to adjust was where and how we get our exercise. We at Sports Chiropractic Institute wanted to give a list of our favorite things for…
How to Make Good Choices Through the Holidays
Americans on average gain eight pounds from Thanksgiving to New Years day. From holiday parties, to family gatherings there is a plethora of times that we may tempt us to cheat and have a ton of bad food during these…
What is Lockout Syndrome?
Has your kid been less active during this pandemic? Exercise deficit disorder (EDD) is a term we use to describe a condition in children. EDD is characterized by reduced levels of physical activity that are inconsistent with positive health outcomes….
3 Ways to Stick to That New Years Resolution
Is your New Years Resolution this year to get lose weight, be healthier, or plan for a race/audacious goal? These goals can sometimes be scary especially if we don’t have a good plan to achieve them. Here are a few…
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