Sweat for the Health of it!
by Crystal Watson, MA, BKin, CSCS Despite sweat being viewed as a stinky, embarrassing nuisance, humans NEED to sweat! It’s not only natural, it’s essential. Perspiring (aka sweating) is the mechanism that allows our bodies to regulate temperature by cooling us
‘It Hurts So Good’- Understanding Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
by Crystal Watson, MA, BKin, CSCS Have you even wondered why your body ‘hurts so good’ two days after you workout? The muscle pain and stiffness you are experiencing is a result of delayed onset muscle soreness, which is commonly referred
Incorporating Movement Variability into Your Exercise Routine
by Crystal Watson, MA, BKin, CSCS Traditional workouts are comprised of exercises that require us to push, pull, bend (flexion/extension), hinge and rotate. While these foundational movement patterns aid us in building strength, they do not fully represent the wide array