The Crossfit Open is Back!
It’s that time of year again, the Crossfit Open has returned! 20.1 was announced Thursday night and it is one heck of a workout. Are you open ready?
Physical Therapy
What Is A Sports Therapist and Do You Need One?!
What exactly is a Sports Therapist and do you need one?
Can I Exercise With Low Back Pain?
Back pain is one of the most common complaints of pain during the lifespan for humans. Research shows that as many as 80% of all humans will experience some sort of back pain during their lives. Don’t be a statistic!
The Scoop on Protein
Protein is something that we all hear about in popular culture and the world of fitness, but what exactly is it?
Inflammation: The Silent Culprit of Pain
Inflammation appears to be a buzzword in today’s health and wellness industry. It’s all over social media and your favorite fitness blogs. But what exactly is it?
The Deets on Tendon Injuries
You can’t think of tendon healing time frame the same way you think of muscle healing time. In fact, tendons have a 7.5x lower oxygen consumption rate than muscles. Just like we need oxygen to live, so do our tendons.
Intro Guide To The Keto Diet
Yes you read that correctly – the Keto Diet consists of 75% fat. If you’re interested in the basics of The Keto Diet, what you can eat and what you can’t eat, check out our list below to get you started.
Exercise Spotlight – Side Plank
The side plank is is known as one of the best exercises for core muscles such as your obliques, rectus abdominis (6-pack), and glutes. Strengthening these muscles can not only help to tone up the belly, but research has shown that this exercise actually activates the glute medius muscle. Here’s how to do it, with images!
Exercise Dosage: Sets and Repetitions – Why Do They Matter?
A major topic of discussion of the 2019 NFL this past February was the physical stoutness of Ole Miss wide-receiver D.K. Metcalf. Listed at 6’4” and 230 lbs, this 21 year-old top NFL prospect impressed the sports world by posting a 4.33 second 40 yard dash, 40” vertical jump, and 27 repetitions with a max of 225lbs on the bench press. In this blog we’re going to be discussing dosage and why the number of repetitions, sets, and amount of resistance are important!
The 5 Best Foods To Help With Exercise Recovery
Dr. Kellen Scantlebury, founder and CEO of Fit Club NY, breaks down the five best foods for recovery. “The better you recover, the more often you can train,” he explains. Follow his recommendations, and make sure to visit any of their three locations around Manhattan and Brooklyn if you’re in need of more than just recovery food.