Athlete of the Month Bio: Name: Kristen Mock Tell us a little bit about yourself (family, job, interests/hobbies, etc). I am from Auburn, AL and I attended Troy University where I graduated with a degree in Communications and a minor in Public Relations. I am the oldest of 2 kids to Joey and Kim Mock. […]
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Athlete of the Month Bio: Name: Jason Hanberg Tell us a little bit about yourself (family, job, interests/hobbies, etc). I have a wife and two kids, my job is in food sales, and my interests and hobbies involve football and cooking. When did you start doing CrossFit? I stated CrossFit about 8 months ago. What
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Have you been out of the gym for a while? Are you wondering where to start? We might have the program for you! Right now we are conducting our 8th 4 Week 2 Fit Challenge program that gives you the opportunity to loose roughly 20 pounds, 6% body fat and/or build muscle! We offer accountability
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A non-essential amino acid, L-tyrosine helps your body manufacture several important neurotransmitters that regulate your mood. These include dopamine, the “feel-good” brain chemical associated with pleasure, and epinephrine and norepinephrine, hormones that control the body’s stress response. L-tyrosine is found in a wide variety of foods, so deficiency is rare. But some research suggests that
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Chromium What is chromium and what are some chromium benefits? Chromium is a metallic element that humans require in very small amounts. It is an essential part of metabolic processes that regulate blood sugar, and helps insulin transport glucose into cells, where it can be used for energy. Chromium also appears to be involved in
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With warmer weather comes talk of hydration—unfortunately, most people don’t have the facts about hydrating while exercising. Hydration expert Sandra Fowkes Godek, Ph.D. (Courtesy of Sandra Fowkes Godek) Sandra Fowkes Godek holds a doctorate in exercise physiology and is director of the Heat Illness Evaluation Avoidance and Treatment (HEAT) Institute at West Chester University in
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When we watch the gymnasts perform at the highest level, such as the Olympics or national championships, it’s easy to be amazed at how strong and flexible they are. The raw physical strength, flexibility, power, agility, coordination, grace, balance and control required in gymnastics are impressive, but these elite level athletes are not the only ones
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D3 deficiency has serious consequences for good health. With over 40% of the population D3 deficient there is good chance you may be too. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to a higher risk for cancer, dementia, MS and a range of other health issues. So how do you know if you’re deficient? The following symptoms are signals
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What is Selenium Deficiency? Selenium is a trace mineral needed by the body in small amounts for good health. It is incorporated into proteins to make selenoproteins, which are important antioxidant enzymes. The antioxidant properties of selenoproteins help prevent cellular damage from free radicals that can cause the development of chronic diseases such as cancer
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