Whether you run for enjoyment or as part of your sport, there is a potential for developing shin splints at some point in time. The technical term for shin splints is Tibial stress syndrome. This injury can occur on either the front side or the inner side of the Tibia (shin bone) and can become debilitating if not properly addressed. […]
Tennis elbow — or Lateral epicondylitis — is a very common overuse injury experienced by both racket sport players and those that work with their hands alike. The term lateral epicondylitis indicates that there is inflammation at the common tendon that attaches a group of forearm muscles to the bony bump on the outside of your elbow (lateral epicondyle). Acupuncture is a powerful tool to treat tennis elbow, or any similar repetitive-use injury. […]
Exercise benefits the brain in many measurable ways. A popular book among our team of personal trainers is “Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain.” Written by John J Ratey, MD and Eric Hagerman, “Spark” argues that exercise helps produce “Miracle-Gro for the brain.” Most of the evidence supporting this argument was drawn from the previous decade of studies on learning capacity, cognitive decline, and brain health. The book is now seven years old, making some of that evidence almost old enough to vote. […]
Collagen has become a popular supplement in recent years and in this post we’ll share everything you need to know about collagen supplements. If you peruse your local supermarket’s supplement aisle, it’s not uncommon to find collagen in a capsule, infused in a coffee creamer, as a standalone protein powder, or in a topical cream. Supplementing with collagen allegedly slows signs of aging skin, increases skin elasticity, and reduces joint pain. But does it actually work? […]
What does acupuncture really feel like? For some, the idea of having 15 or so acupuncture needles inserted at various points around the body sounds like an absolute nightmare. This post shares what acupuncture feels like and how it can be beneficial. […]
We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Adam Gawlak, veteran studio trainer, into his new role as a licensed acupuncturist! Adam has been earning his masters degree in acupuncture while working as a trainer. He’s ready to put his extensive toolkit and expertise in pain management and injury recovery to work. Learn more! […]
I’m so excited to share Florasophy with the Hyatt Training community! I’ve been working behind the scenes for the last 10 months creating and launching this organic soluble fiber supplement with my good friend and functional nutritionist Megan Barnett, MS.. […]
What we eat and when we eat it are two of the biggest aspects of being at our very best. To do life better, it often means taking a look at two essential components and having a solid plan in place. Oftentimes, we don’t realize how much better we can feel until we try a new approach. Check out today’s tip as Jeremy talks all about nutrition and the critical components of having a plan in place to make (and stick with!) changes. […]
The way we start each day can set the tone for what’s to come and make all the difference. Have you given careful consideration to your first 1,000 steps each day? In today’s segment Jeremy shares some important elements to consider as you begin each day with a solid routine in place. […]
There’s more and more research coming out each day about the importance of relationships and their overall impact on health. Today Jeremy shares helpful tools and how he prioritizes time for friends and family to keep his social network strong. […]
Having a plan in place for how you manage stress – both good and bad stresses – is critical to doing life at your best. Today Jeremy shares his tips for stress management, some key areas to make sure you evaluate for yourself and his tips for how he manages his own stress as a business owner, dad and husband. […]
We believe strength is THE key element of a healthy life. How strong you are (or aren’t) is something you experience every single time you move your body through space. Activities of daily living can feel easy and confident or painful and nagging. Your muscular strength holds your skeleton in a neutral alignment and keeps you standing tall, or not. Today Jeremy shares all about strength and why we’ve devoted our lives and livelihoods to sharing properly designed and coached strength and conditioning with as many people as possible. […]
Cardiovascular exercise is a key element in a well rounded wellness program. But the how and why can get confusing! Check out Jeremy’s video all about what your cardio plan should include each week. […]
Over the last year, as a village, we’ve banded together to navigate the strange and ever-turning tides of the pandemic. We’ve grappled with routine changes, what to prioritize even though we are totally OUT of our routines and generally focused on how to make it THROUGH. […]
I bounce back and forth between books and podcasts when I drive. Last year, around this time I talked about the Libby app and how it helped me devour more books than I ever have in a single year. After a while, the books tend to overlap. A lot. So this year I have switched back to podcasts for the most part and am enjoying listening to amazing people tell amazing stories, with a real focus on systems and leadership. […]