Pain in the Buttocks? It Could Be Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome is literally a pain in the backside. It’s a condition that can affect anyone, but it’s more common in women and in runners. Along with buttocks pain, it can also cause discomfort in the lower back. In fact, between 5 and 36% of cases of lower back pain…
6 Surprising Factors That Can Lead to a Nutrient Deficiency
Nutrients – we know we need them in balanced ratios. Nutrients fall into two main categories: macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are the components of food that supply your body with energy. They include carbohydrates, fat, and protein. Although protein is secondary as an energy source you need the amino acids…
Why Does Tendonitis Take So Long to Heal?
Have you ever had a bad case of tendonitis? Hurts, doesn’t it? It also makes it harder to work out. If tendonitis affects your Achilles tendon, you might find it uncomfortable to run or even walk. If it impacts a tendon in your elbow, you may find it painful to…
Are You Making These Common Mistakes When You Do Triceps Kickbacks?
Who doesn’t want strong, firm triceps muscles that look great from behind? Don’t forget, the triceps make up 2/3 of the muscle in your upper arms, so it’s important to keep them strong. Kickbacks help you do that. You need a variety of exercises to strengthen and strengthen the triceps…
What Are the Best Metrics to Measure Changes in Body Composition?
When you’re trying to lose weight or change your physique, you need metrics to know how well you’re meeting your body composition goals. There are a variety of ways to chart your progress from stepping on a scale to whipping out a tape measure and taking measurements. Each method has…
How Many of These Common Myths about Blood Pressure Do You Believe?
There’s a reason your physician always checks your blood pressure when you visit. High blood pressure affects 1 out or 3 adults over the age of 20. Elevated blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and dementia. Plus, hypertension damages organs in the human body, including…
What Impact Do Chest Exercises Have on The Appearance of Your Breasts?
It’s usually guys that are obsessed with building a big chest, but women need chest exercises too. Exercises that strengthen the pectoral muscles, the main muscles that make up the chest, must be strong for good posture. Plus, you need strong pectoral muscles for functional reasons. Some women have the…
Cathe’s February 2019 Workout Rotation
Hi Cathletes! I hope you’re all still going strong in the new year! This month we’ll shake things up again with a mix of high impact, low impact, heavy-weight, and higher rep workouts. Take an extra rest day each week if your body asks for it and keep your nutrition…
Are the Vitamins in Supplements the Same as the Vitamins in Food?
We eat food mainly for the macronutrients it contains, but we need micronutrients too. Macronutrients are the components of food that supply energy. They include carbohydrates, fat, and protein. Of these, carbohydrates and fat are most important as a source of energy. Your body normally doesn’t use protein as…
Does a Fast Food Diet Cause Inflammation?
“Fast food isn’t good for you!” How many times have you heard that mantra? But the convenience of pulling into a drive-thru window and grabbing a bag of hot food is too much to resist. Are you trading convenience for health? Eating a fast food diet is linked, in some…