Posts by Stephanie Adams

Stephanie’s background is in sports medicine and athletic training. She has worked with many elite athletes at UCLA and worked over 2000 hours in the athletic training clinic. She is also a certified massage therapist who has spent a period of time healing people under a chiropractor. Read more about Stephanie on the about page.

Review: BSN NO Xplode Pre-Training Supplement

People are always wondering what the best supplement is to make the most out of every workout, how they can look more pumped, have more energy and push through more reps. Some people have found and tried NO Xplode, a…

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Isometric Workouts: Work Against Yourself to Get Results

Many people keep asking me about simple workout you can do at home that don’t require any equipment or much space. There are all kinds of workout videos and regimens out there, but why not try something simple just for…

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Acai Power Berry Myth or Miracle Fruit?

Everyone has been talking about Acai berries as the nutritional miracle. Is this really based on fact or is it all just a scam?
The Facts About These Tiny Berries

Acai (pronounced ( ah-sigh-EE ) is a fruit that grows…

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Rate Your Exertion to Burn More Fat

Have you ever struggled with wondering how hard you are working during a workout session? It can be confusing or difficult to figure out what exertion level to maintain throughout your exercise routine to ensure that you are burning the…

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Yogurt: Your Go to for Nutrition

Yogurt is one of the most simple, natural health foods out there. It often gets forgotten in the fad diets, but it has much to offer in the way of nutrition. It is a dairy product created from the…

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Understanding Osteoporosis and Bone Loss

Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

Osteoporosis is a bone loss disease in which bones lose their mineral density and become fragile, and thus more likely to break. Untreated osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone fractures. In osteoporosis the bone microarchitecture is…

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Slim Down With the Right Treadmill Moves

Running is one of the most basic forms of cardiovascular exercise. With swimsuit season around the corner, its time to hit the treadmill and get toned all over. Get the basics for running on the treadmill the right way first,…

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Car Comfort: How to Choose the Right Ride for Your Body

If you are planning to get a new car or are thinking about going for a long drive, take a look at how to make sure your car fits you or the driver. Prolonged exposure to driving cars has been…

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Fun Alternative Low Impact Exercise Options

Everyone is looking for ways to decrease the amount of stress in their lives. Why not decrease the amount of stress in your exercise routine as well and find a new way to have fun. Aerobic exercise has been shown…

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Sleep Posture: Better PM = Better AM

Just because you are asleep does not mean your body is not suffering from poor ergonomics. During the day we all try to be conscious of how we sit or pick things up, but what if you could make sure…

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Compression Gear for Performance

Why is compression gear so in vogue? Is it fact or fad? Is there really something to the new compression gear that enhances athletic performance? How can I use compression gear to add to my workout? These are all questions…

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Water: Are you Getting Enough?

Water is essential for life. Water is the most important nutrient and the most abundant substance in the human body. Three quarters of the human body is made up of water; it is a major component in every cell.…

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Quick Guide to Supplements and Vitamins for Your Health

You have probably all heard about the benefits of vitamins and supplements and that they can lead to better health, ward off the cold, and make your muscles stronger and bigger. It all sounds good when they are trying to…

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2 Minute Toothbrush Ankle Strengthening

For those of you who have had the unfortunate run in with a sprained ankle, this article is for you. For those of you who have never sustained an injury, this article is also for you. The next time you…

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Use Music to Regulate Your Workout Routine

Do you ever hear your sneakers calling you from the depths of your closet, beckoning you for a run, but you just ignore them? If you find it is a struggle to find the motivation to exercise, try using music…

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Simple Deep Breathing Relaxation Exercises

Take 10 minutes out of your day to really focus on breathing. Breathing has been shown to reduce stress and promote full body relaxation and awareness. You can do these exercises almost anywhere, but it helps to have a…

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Exercising at Your Desk

Gathering the Motivation to Exercise
Ever think that you don’t have time for exercise when you get home? Putting in an hour at the gym after putting in a 10 hour day at the office just doesn’t seem possible anymore,…

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How to do an Ergonomic Assessment of Your Workspace

Have you ever had a sore or stiff neck and shoulders after a long day of work, but were just sitting at your desk all day?
Long sustained postures are stressful on the body and do not allow the muscles…

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symtoms and Treatment

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve compression disorder of the upper extremity. Carpal tunnel syndrome results in the highest number of days lost among all work related injuries. Almost half of the carpal tunnel cases result…

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What You Can Do About Knee Tendonitis

What is knee tendonitis?
Tendonitis of the knee refers to inflammation of the tendons that surround the knee joint. In general, the patellar tendon, or the tendon that connects your patella (knee cap) to your tibia (shin bone) can become…

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