High Intensity Interval Training Are you stuck in a cardio funk? You may be ready to try High Intensity Interval Training, also referred to as HIIT. High Intensity Interval Training is a style of training in which participants complete short, repeated bouts of high-intensity activity with short amounts of rest in between. When compared with […]
Sciatica: Causes and Cures
By Jaimi Jansen, Owner and CORE Pro Elite Trainer at Santa Cruz CORE Fitness and Rehab Sciatica can manifest as a burning, tingling pain that runs down your leg. Or, it might be a shooting pain in your rear that makes it hard to stand up. Your leg or foot might feel weak or even […]
Seasonal Pick – Beets
Whether you love them or hate them, you can’t deny the astoundingly vibrant array of colors in which beets can appear. During the 19th century women often used the dark juices of beets for lip or cheek stain. Today, beets are adored for their many health benefits but also for their ability to add vibrance […]
Get Up, Stand Up – Is Sitting the New Smoking?
Get Up, Stand Up By Jaimi Jansen You finally quit smoking? Good job. That’s an important step on the road to a healthy lifestyle, and now that you’ve started the journey, the next step is to get up from your desk — at least sometimes. According to the American Heart Association, sedentary jobs have increased […]
Get Up, Stand Up – Is Sitting the New Smoking?
Get Up, Stand Up By Jaimi Jansen You finally quit smoking? Good job. That’s an important step on the road to a healthy lifestyle, and now that you’ve started the journey, the next step is to get up from your desk — at least sometimes. According to the American Heart Association, sedentary jobs have increased […]
Tumeric – The Wonder Spice!
By Tommy Cassorla, Health Correspondent In Asian cultures, Turmeric has been been utilized in a variety of ways. Native to Southwestern India, the plant is similar in both color and structure to ginger; producing large deep green leaves that encircle a fragrant pink blossom. It should come as no surprise then that the two share […]
5 Ways Athletes can Benefit from Massage
By Beau Jansen, CORE Pro-Elite Trainer The sound of clinking 45 pound plates, the faint ring that vibrates from a barbell as it clatters to the ground, and the shrill screech of a WOD clock that tells you to pick it back up all can make the silence that fills a massage therapy room seem […]
VASPER – The Workout of the Future
By Beau Jansen Vasper, which stands for Vascular Performance was created by scientific visionary Peter Wasowski. By combining a unique and precise compression technology, body temperature cooling and grounding, Vasper is able to precipitate extraordinary physiological results. The list of athletes and organizations who have implemented Vasper is impressive and includes: NASA, The San Jose […]
VASPER – The Workout of the Future
By Beau Jansen Vasper, which stands for Vascular Performance was created by scientific visionary Peter Wasowski. By combining a unique and precise compression technology, body temperature cooling and grounding, Vasper is able to precipitate extraordinary physiological results. The list of athletes and organizations who have implemented Vasper is impressive and includes: NASA, The San Jose […]
3 Easy Ways to have a quick Healthy Breakfast
3 Easy Ways to Have a Healthy Grab and Go Breakfast When the experts say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, they are being 100% honest. A healthy breakfast gets your metabolism going, and helps sustain a healthy level of energy during the day. For must of us, breakfast is one of […]