When it comes to improving your fitness, understanding the inner workings of your body can feel like unlocking a secret. Imagine having access to a tool that not only tells you how hard you’re working but also provides clues on how to work smarter. That’s where VO₂Max testing comes into play. By measuring the maximum amount of oxygen your body
When it comes to calorie counting, many people believe that their fitness tracker is sufficient. But is this actually the case? While these wearable gadgets are extremely convenient and provide an easy way to assess daily activity levels and calorie burn, they frequently lack the accuracy required for really tailored results. A Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) test, on the other
Even the most avid athletes and active individuals can be sidelined by injuries, which often come as a surprise to us. But what if there was a way to peek into your bone health before any issues arise? Enter the DEXA scan—a simple test that holds the key to understanding your bones, their strength, and how you can better protect
When was the last time you thought about your bone health? For most of us, bones are easy to overlook until something goes wrong, like a painful fracture or a sudden ache. But just like any other part of our body, our bones need regular check-ups too. In Mason, MI, getting a bone density test can be an important step
I’m running my first marathon! This has been something I have been wanting to do for so long (crazy I know). I have run a handful of half marathons, but to say that I ran 26.2 miles in one race would be amazing! It has always come down to training and not having enough time, this is a commitment I
Recently gaining more popularity, polarized training and 80/20, whatever you want to call it, has become a common conversation when it comes to improving performance and achieving the gains we work so hard for. Its basis is in dividing your training sessions into easy and hard, with a relatively strict avoidance of the middle ground (aka. threshold zone). Purpose of
Your VO2 max is a number you should know and understand it’s importance and implications on your overall health. We live in a time where obesity and complications resulting from a sedentary lifestyle are at an all-time high, and it looks like it’s only going to get worse. We are constantly being told about the newest, most revolutionary diet or
