Athletes and biohackers are no longer just tracking their performance. Instead, they want to know how ready they are to perform in the first place. Metrics like heart rate variability, or HRV, have become increasingly popular when it comes to tracking overall health. As a PhD in biology (with a research background in human physiology), […]
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Review by Dr. Trevor Jackson, DC, MS, CCSP, Licensed chiropractor and Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician specializing in sports rehabilitation and nervous system health, Mobile, AL. In my clinical practice, I’ve started to see a pattern. Patients often end up in my office after trying multiple approaches without clear answers, wondering if “a chiropractor might be
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Given that Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) devices send electrical signals to a nerve in the brain, it makes sense why people might ask: “Is this safe?” But VNS refers to techniques that activate the vagus nerve, a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system. That system helps regulate stress, heart rate, digestion, and recovery. Through
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When hiring managers at gyms evaluate personal trainer certifications, they focus on accreditation and practical application. They want to know that your education meets industry standards and that you understand how to apply what you have learned in real-world settings. More importantly, hiring managers consider factors such as relevant specializations that align with the gym’s
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A lot of people in the fitness industry spend almost as much time at the gym as I do. They’ll often come up to me after a class or training session to ask how much it costs to get certified, especially if they’re considering a career change. Rather than start with just the test fee
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I have moved about once every year for the past 15 years, so I have cycled through an awful lot of gyms and an awful lot of personal trainers. I have picked personal trainers in just about every location to which I have moved because it helps me stay on track when the rest of
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If you’re looking for a way to become a personal trainer, it can be hard to know where to start, especially if you have very specific career goals or any existing background in personal training. When I was starting out about seven years ago, I personally had to wrestle between NASM, NSCA, and ISSA. I
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I’m sure you’ve heard about Weight Watchers and 21 Day Fix, especially if you have been struggling with losing weight. But which one of these two eating plans should you follow? I personally believe that the first choice is highly popular while the second one is very effective in teaching people how to eat properly.
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Adjustable dumbbells are the perfect option for those who want to work out at home (or on the go), but don’t want to fill their home with weight benches and gym equipment. Think about it: If you set up a bench press with a barbell and enough weights to lift, you’d have a pretty space-consuming
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