Adding in some dynamic stretching (moving your muscles and joints through a full range of motion with no weight) is a great ...

Are the principles behind the term just some sketchy bro science, a passing fitness fad, or real, lab tested-and-proven physiology? This occurs through a physiologic process that leads to an increased ...

Many people start strength training because they want to build muscle. That’s a great goal – building muscle can help you look and feel great. It improves your metabolism, self-esteem, and overall ...

Many of us who are going to the gym purely to build muscles have hit a plateau at one point. The days of constantly working and not seeing results can be frustrating for many. But did you know that ...

Many dedicated gym-goers find themselves frustrated after months of consistent heavy lifting with minimal muscle growth to show for their efforts. The answer often lies beyond the weight room, in ...

I’ve always been bookish. I spend most of my time in the lab rather than running, jumping or climbing. But I still have super strong muscles. They’re way bigger than when I was a young. I asked my ...

Muscles aren’t just for athletes and bodybuilders. Whether you’re walking to the corner store in West Philly, dancing in Germantown, or recovering from surgery in North Philly, your muscles are ...

When it comes to weightlifting, people hit the gym for a plethora of reasons. Maybe you want to improve your overall health, lose weight, or cross-train for your sport. Two of the most common workout ...

You can heal. You can grow. You can go after the things you want. Therapy can help. If you're suffering, in unhealthy relationships, or feeling stuck, you could use support. I offer my clients special ...

Last week, I wrote a post about how high-intensity aerobic exercise can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that's often described as Miracle-Gro for the brain ...