by Tracy Granberry. RD - Adapted from http://www.ready.gov Following an earthquake (or other emergency), there may be power outages that could last for several days. Don’t be caught off guard. Stock canned foods, dry mixes and other staples that do not require refrigeration, cooking, water or special preparation. Be sure to include a manual can… Continue reading Nutrition and Earthquake Preparedness
Shawn Gutierrez, Master Trainer - Forget the skinny teas, diet cookies, ketones, and fat burners because they don’t have science behind them to show they actually work. There is one supplement that you can take that will improve most aspects of athletic performance. If you want to improve your muscle strength, endurance, power, and size,… Continue reading The Best Supplement You’re Not Taking
By Bart Hitt, MS, Master Trainer Every so often the TCC Trainers have to respond to a Code Blue. Code Blues are medical emergencies that occur here at TCC. These are unfortunate moments, not that we have to respond, we’re glad to assist someone in need, but these “codes” mean something is wrong with someone… Continue reading How to Prevent Most Code Blues At The Club
By Tracy Granberry, RD and Hannah Nua, Dietetic Intern, LLU While the holiday season is a time filled with magic and joy, it can also be a time of dread for many people. Dread may creep in as it becomes exponentially harder to say on track with health and fitness goals that have been worked… Continue reading Healthy Holiday Survival Guide
By Tracy Granberry, Registered Dietician & Hannah Nua, Dietetic Intern, LLU - The gut microbiome has recently taken the spotlight in the health community, and for good reason! The gut microbiome is a set of non-pathogenic bacteria in the large intestine that plays a large role in the digestion of some foods that humans are… Continue reading Promote A Healthy Gut Microbiome
By Jojo Livolsi, MS, Master Trainer Many of you have seen the commercial where an elderly lady says, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up”. Most of us chuckle when we hear this, but it’s no laughing matter. The word “fall does not strike fear in the hearts of most people, but it should. Falls… Continue reading Preventing Falls In The Geriatric Population
By Heather Terry, Master Trainer Our body uses water as a means to regulate temperature by thermoregulation through sweating. This means that when you’re working out and using your muscles, they are generating heat. In order for your body to avoid overheating, the heat is released by your sweat evaporating on your skin, therefore cooling… Continue reading ALL CLEAR!! Hydration and You
By Jose Rocha, Master Trainer - We hear and are told to warm-up before an exercise training session, but do we know what that means? Is it running from the parking lot to the gym? Is it stretching? What is it? How long should I warm-up for? The intent of this blog is to help… Continue reading Warm-Up, What Is It?
By Nurys Saldaña-Diaz, MS, Master Trainer - The beginning of summer is the perfect time to take up a new activity to improve your health. One of the best ways to sculpt your body, improve cardiovascular fitness and achieve muscle strength is boxing. Despite stereotypes, boxing isn’t just a man’s game or for the super… Continue reading Benefits of Boxing for Women and People with Chronic Diseases
By Esiquio Franco-Andrade, Personal Trainer - Add these three shoulder mobility exercises to your tool box! Shoulder health is vital for individuals of all ages. We depend on shoulder mobility for everyday activities including reaching for a coffee cup, playing tennis, swimming or hitting the weight room. The weight room offers opportunities to improve shoulder… Continue reading Upgrade Your Shoulder Routine
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