Does cardio kill your gains? The idea that cardiovascular exercise impedes your ability to build muscle is a long-held…shall we say, rumor in the fitness and bodybuilding community. Is it true? Should you forego your running routine and focus only on that sweet, sweet lifting regimen? 🏋️♂️ 👨🏫 These are serious questions. However, as luck […]
4 Core Benefits of Strength Training
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
4 Tips on Setting Goals for the New Year
Do you believe in New Year’s resolutions? Studies have shown that 60% of people make them, but only 8% actually achieve their goals. How can you avoid this trap and purse your goals? Here are 4 tips to help you avoid the most common pitfalls. 1. Your goals aren’t clear. Do you know where […]
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 & New Bohemia
What’s Bohemia Fest? On Saturday, Santa Cruz CORE & New Bohemia Brewing Company joined forces at Bohemia Fest! The event was outdoors in the quaint parking lot of the brewery on 41st Avenue. A few main highlights of the event were music and a delicious food booth. New Bohemia even provided guests with games for all ages-such […]
Girls Rock Post-Ride Fun!
All Girls Rock, but Who are the Girls Rock of Santa Cruz? On March 23rd, the Girls Rock Santa Cruz Mountain Bikers started and ended their monthly ride at our amazing neighbor, Patagonia, on River Street. Girls Rock mission is to “inspire Bay Area women mountain bikers with rides and resources that are supportive, social, […]
Eating Before and After a Workout
Eating before and after a workout is important for burning calories, staying energized, losing weight, and speeding up recovery. The most beneficial combination to eat, both before and after a workout, is a mix of complex carbohydrates and protein. Complex Carbohydrates Complex carbohydrates help keep the body fueled through a workout and delay the onset […]
