When many think of strength training, they think of intense weight lifting and huge muscular men and women. Strength training, however, is much more than exercise aimed at getting huge muscles and everyone young, old, small, or big can benefit from it. It can help improve coordination, strength, circulation, bone density, and help keep older […]
Crave a Midnight Snack? Think Twice…
Those who experience night eating episodes, or “midnight snacks,” may just think of the phenomena as a nasty habit that they have to break or as a product of stress. But night eating can be more than just a bad habit. Many Americans, men and women, experience night eating without realizing they may actually have […]
Defining Age: The Truth is More Than Years
When most of us think of age we think of its visible signs like gray hair and wrinkles, but aging is much more than that. In fact, how aging is measured can vary a lot from one discipline to the next. For example, there are different types of aging: there is chronological aging, biological aging, […]
3 Ways Exercise Can Promote Glucose Metabolism
Regular exercise is one of the best ways to promote health and manage chronic illnesses. The relationship between exercise and glucose metabolism, specifically, is important for everyone to know about. Athletes benefit from knowing how carbohydrates are used by the muscles to generate energy and under what circumstances. Non-athletes and those with type 2 diabetes […]
3 Main Benefits of Exercise for Healthy Aging
Exercising regularly and correctly is key to ageing healthy and strong. 3 main benefits of exercising to age better are to help develop body mechanics, promote bone density, and benefits heart and lung health. It’s never too late to start exercising but it definitely helps to start young and keep a steady schedule of at […]
3 fundamental truths, not fads, you should know before you start a fitness journey or exercise!
There are 3 fundamental truths, not on “trend” or a “fad”, you need to know before you start your fitness journey or workout routine for maximum results and injury prevention. Being in the fitness industry for 20 years there have been fads that later turn into fitness “bads”. Fitness fads come about because an individual […]
Avoid 3 Types of Soft Tissue Injuries and Lower Back Pain with 2 Solutions
Stop these 3 types of soft tissue injuries and lower back pain now! You might be causing chronic pain without knowing, we have 2 solutions for you. Soft Tissue Injuries Soft tissue injuries are a common cause of low back pain. The vertebrae of the lower back are supported by many soft tissues including […]
1 Outstanding Little-Known Tiny Habit Can Change Your Life
When it comes to developing habits and creating change, Tiny is Mighty and this 1 Tiny Habit Can Change Your Life. Practicing tiny habits and behaviors is essential to improving health and maintaining happiness throughout one’s life. Small habits can begin with flossing once a day, completing one push up, drinking a full glass of […]
CORE Obstacle Course at the MAH
CORE Participates in Museum Family Game Day! On Sunday, July 21st, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art + History, hosted its regularly scheduled public event. Every Sunday during the summer, there is a themed family day activity at Abbott Square. The theme for this past weekend revolved around health, fitness, and staying active as a […]
CORE & Travel
Pacific Harbor Travel Expo: Making Adventure Dreams Come True! How do Santa Cruz CORE & Travel go together? On July 18th, the Dream Inn partnered with Pacific Harbor Travel and the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce to host a travel expo. The Dream Inn is a notorious favorite for surfing, sand, and seafood. It […]
