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Muscle, menopause and glucose

The relationship between muscle, menopause and glucose are inextricably linked if you seek optimal health. A few weeks ago, we shared a post discussing the importance of muscle for metabolic health. Muscle — and, in particular, having more muscle — is linked to better insulin sensitivity and glucose utilization. The body also burns more calories at rest when it has a higher amount of muscle, making it easier to maintain a healthy body weight and also maintain bone density. […]

Maddie Hays2023-01-03T14:01:59-07:00October 31, 2022|

Acupuncture for stress management

Living in modern society, we are exposed to stressors on a daily basis, and acupuncture can be key for stress management. Whether it be traffic, deadlines at work, finances, or confrontation with others, these all elicit a similar biochemical stress response. Stress is a normal part of life and, at times, vital to our survival. However, it becomes problematic when we are stressed for prolonged periods of time or become disproportionately stressed to a minor scenario. […]

Maddie Hays2022-10-26T13:12:42-07:00October 26, 2022|

Hyatt family eats: healthy fall recipes

With our CSA wrapping up, our counter is overflowing with squash, onions and garlic. There’s simply no reason to order out! Check out some of our old favorites this season which are easily adaptable to whatever you have on hand. I love sharing here in case they inspire you too! […]

Lee Carson2022-10-15T09:05:27-07:00October 10, 2022|

The metabolic importance of muscle

For most of us, time in the gym is centered around two key factors. We want to live a long healthy life free of disease and we want to enjoy every minute of it with as few limitations as possible. We look at these as the concepts of Lifespan (a long healthy life) and Healthspan (a life free from limitations and pain). And in both instances, muscle is one of the key organs to support our goals, largely for the significant impacts muscle has on our metabolic health. How well (or not) we metabolize the food we eat impacts nearly every system in the body. […]

Travis Robe2022-10-12T14:57:22-07:00September 28, 2022|

Food labels, explained

Our food system here in the United States is a complex topic, and even more so given that the cost of goods is increasing. What differentiates between an organic product and a conventional one? Or a “grass fed” piece of meat versus “grain fed?” And what’s this “pasture raised” stuff? […]

Maddie Hays2023-01-10T11:49:47-07:00August 3, 2022|

Strength training for men

Men can benefit greatly from properly designed strength and conditioning work. It is worth discussing some of the specific strength training recommendations for men, and how those recommendations can apply to women as well. However, these recommendations can change based on variable circumstances and training goals. Every individual is unique and different, so knowing as much as we can about how to take advantage of our strengths to overcome our weaknesses is critical. […]

Travis Robe2022-07-22T06:38:03-07:00July 22, 2022|

Acupuncture for maintenance and prevention

Oftentimes individuals will not think to seek out an acupuncturist until they are actively injured or in pain. While this is a great place to start, we’re missing out on all the other benefits acupuncture has to offer outside of pain management. […]

Maddie Hays2022-07-22T06:33:12-07:00July 13, 2022|

June is for Justice: Juneteenth PDX 2022

From June 17th-19th we will donate a percentage of sales to support the Black Resilience Fund and Juneteenth PDX 2022. […]

Lee Carson2022-06-15T06:57:51-07:00June 15, 2022|

June is for Justice: APANO

Since May 1990 the U.S. government has designated the month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrating the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States. The month of May was chosen because it commemorates the migration of the first immigrants from Japan to the United States on May 7, 1843 and to celebrate the completion of the transcontinental railroad by over 20,0000 Asian immigrants on May 10, 1869. […]

Lee Carson2022-06-10T11:20:02-07:00June 8, 2022|

June is for Justice: Pride

June 1 marks the start of Pride Month celebrating the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan which marked the tipping point in the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. Collectively we get to shine a light on this important turning point in history by re-affirming our support of equal rights and nondiscrimination for all. […]

Lee Carson2022-06-03T09:34:28-07:00June 1, 2022|

Student Summer Strength Special

Inspired by the great benefits kids can get out of professional strength and conditioning coaching and the importance of setting the right tone for our kids around exercise, we’re taking the opportunity to give back and offer a special session structure to kids ages 17 and under over the summer months. […]

Lee Carson2022-05-27T06:34:00-07:00May 25, 2022|

Acupuncture for shoulder impingement

Shoulder impingement syndrome is a fairly common shoulder disorder that can be dramatically improved with acupuncture and corrective exercise. Shoulder impingement is usually the result of repetitive overhead or pressing movements, especially when there is internal rotation of the arm. […]

Maddie Hays2022-05-25T10:51:32-07:00May 25, 2022|

Starting Early: Kids and strength training

I wrote a recent post about why and how to get your kids to start moving and exercise more. Focusing on kids and strength training specifically, what should be the primary focus? And what are they getting out of doing something like lifting weights in the first place? We already know the basic benefits of lifting weights: heart health, bone density, blood pressure, and the other general health markers. This post focuses on the benefits of increasing muscle mass and how that muscle leads to fewer injuries, better balance, improved coordination, foundational core strength and confidence. […]

Travis Robe2022-05-27T11:27:12-07:00May 24, 2022|

A listen to inspire intentionality

I bounce back and forth between books and podcasts when I drive. I’ve previously talked about the Libby app and how it helped me devour more books than I ever have in a single year. But after a while, the books began to overlap. So I’ve switched back to podcasts for the most part, and am enjoying listening to amazing people tell amazing stories. […]

Maddie Hays2022-05-19T06:46:06-07:00May 19, 2022|

Starting early: What’s the best way to get kids interested in exercise?

When should kids start exercising? And what’s the best way to get kids interested in exercise? This is a common question parents have when they understand all the benefits of exercise in general. Strength training is a key part to an exercise plan for any age but sometimes there are concerns about whether or not lifting weights can stunt growth. […]

Travis Robe2022-05-11T10:33:28-07:00May 11, 2022|