Written by: Kevin Cann I work at a gym that is filled with competitive powerlifters, weightlifters, and strong (wo)men. Needless to say, many of our members are pretty tight and tend to have some type of nagging issue that negatively affects their training. We possess some pretty cool equipment in the gym to help you… Continue Reading
Osteoarthritis: Diabetes of the Joint?
Written by: Carolyn Dolan Could osteoarthritis be called the diabetes of the joint? Osteoarthritis: Degenerative Joint Disease Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common diagnosis that can affect any joint, but most often in the knees, hips, spine, and small joint of the hand. Hallmark symptoms of osteoarthritis are pain and stiffness of the… Continue Reading
Shoulder Pain? Check Your Breathing
Written by: Kevin Cann In this current day and age, it is very common for people to have shoulder issues. We sit down all day long, text frequently, and constantly stare at our phones trying to find a Pokémon (whatever the hell that may be). As a coach that works with powerlifters, weightlifters, strongmen (and… Continue Reading
“Ask Amy The RD”: But I Don’t ‘Like’ Vegetables…
Hey folks! I know my posts have been few and far between lately and there are a couple reasons for that: 1. Life – it’s busy sometimes. 2. Work – the 40 hour/week gig really cramps my style. 3. (And this one’s a biggie.) Coming up with a topic that YOU actually want/need to hear… Continue Reading
If You Have Back Pain Do Not Forget About Your Feet
Written by: Kevin Cann Lower back pain is a common ailment that affects nearly 1/3 of the American population. I would imagine at some point in our lives each and every one of us will suffer from some lower back pain. Due to the high number of Americans that suffer from pain, I see quite… Continue Reading
Why Squats and Deadlifts Are Good For Your Health
Written by: Kevin Cann I love to squat and deadlift. In fact, I am a firm believer that every person needs to do some type of squatting and deadlifting multiple days per week. This does not mean that we need to throw a bar on our back or load up a bar with maximum weights.… Continue Reading
Response to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Recent Vegan Video
A few people tagged me and Robb in a post that was floating around the interwebs recently, about how Arnold Schwarzenegger is now promoting vegan. “Less meat, less heat, more life.” he says. Because I feel that I’m spending a lot of time crafting responses every time I hear that meat is “bad” for health and… Continue Reading
Is Being Physically Tired All In Your Mind?
Written by: Kevin Cann Being able to push ourselves through a grueling training session is not easy. Your legs and arms feel heavy and you can barely muster the strength to stand up on your own two feet. However, you walk up to the bar, unrack it, and the weight flies throughout the set. I… Continue Reading
Are You Overtraining?
Written by: Kevin Cann Exercise science is a science. With that said, I reserve the right to be wrong from time to time. This article is going to clear up something that I was wrong about in the past. The subject is overtraining. If you had asked me a year ago how often one is… Continue Reading
Do We Need a Sugar Tax? Why Food Freedom Matters
Philadelphia is expected to pass a city-wide tax on soda this week. It’s unclear exactly where these funds will go. The potential tax money was originally marketed as a way to increase dollars for kids, mostly in the form of more pre-K programs, but recently the mayor announced the money will balance the city budget. In the Washington Post,… Continue Reading
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