For decades, VO₂ max was a metric reserved for endurance athletes, exercise physiologists, and elite sports performance labs. Today, it has become one of the most discussed biomarkers in the longevity and health optimization space—and for good reason. Research consistently…
Did you know that consistent low dose strain is good for your career growth and for your health. Resistance, healthy stress or a challenge; it goes by many names. This exercise principle of Time Under Tension (TUT) bridges the gap…
As we age, maintaining strong bones becomes an increasingly important health priority, especially for women. Dr. Renee Fogelberg, an OB/GYN with over 26 years of experience in women's health explains bone health as a silent health crisis. In this blog…
Your bones are built to last. Most people don’t know they’re at a higher risk till they fracture their hip. Once the fracture occurs it becomes hard to heal. It leads to hospitalization and sometimes infection. Maybe this happened to…
Strength Training Templates To build strength safely and effectively, follow three simple rules: focus on proper form, apply progressive overload by gradually increasing resistance or reps, and allow adequate recovery time by resting muscles for at least 48-hours between workouts…
We’re often obsessing over marketing funnels, business cash flow, product sales roadmaps, and kids sports schedules. Yet completely neglect our most valuable asset: US and OUR HEALTH In my experience as an exercise physiologist who works with busy professionals and…
It is one of the best ways to change your life. It is one of the best ways to change your body. It is one of the best ways to change your brain. It is one of the best ways…
Getting ready for your first Pilates class can feel like preparing for a secret mission—there’s equipment you’ve never seen, terminology that sounds like a foreign language, and a sudden concern about whether your leggings are "squat-proof." Whether you’re heading to…
My shoulders felt so heavy by 2 p.m. that it was hard to continue typing. Yeah, that was me ten years ago, before I started taking weekly Pilates classes. Pilates was a game changer for me as a deskbound professional…
What Is Body Fat Percentage? Body fat percentage is an important factor for metabolic health and fitness levels. Body fat percentage is the body fat in proportion to lean mass, organs, tissues and water. High levels of body fat raise…