Diet fads are everywhere and more than often they do more harm than good. Diets plans tend to be strict, restrictive, expensive, short-lived, and (when unsuccessful) discouraging. Furthermore, the alarming number of diet fads out there make nutrition and health confusing for the common individual. The most common reason to diet is weight-loss, although it […]
Sleep Studies: Neurochemistry of Wakefulness (Part 2)
Sleep disorders are very common and not many individuals know how to combat the adverse effects of poor sleep, much less how to correct it. Sleep disorders can range from the inability to begin or maintain sleep to the inability to remain alert during the day hours or maintain wakefulness. By becoming more informed on […]
The American Diet: Metabolism and Carbs
Carbohydrates contribute a major part to the diet of most Americans. The recommended intake of carbohydrates varies with lifestyle, depending on daily energy demands of each individual. Consuming excessive amounts of carbohydrates for those with a sedentary lifestyle, for example, can lead to increased fat storage. On the other hand, an athlete who is likely […]
Fall Bike to Work Day 2017
What a beautiful morning to ride your bike to work and eliminate all those greenhouse gases! On Thursday, October 5th, Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab supported Fall Bike to Work Day and it sure was a crisp autumn sunrise. Santa Cruz CORE spent the morning connecting with hundreds of cyclists cruising through town. The […]
Ergonomics in the work space.
Sitting is the new ‘smoking’. Here are some tips for a more Ergonomic work space. We are slaves to our work-places. Even here at the gym I own, I spend a lot of my day sitting down and on the computer taking care of logistics. Doing so, I’ve become passionate about promoting healthier work environments […]
