35 different studies were done in an effort to determine the single most effective way to treat muscle the muscle soreness and decreased muscle function that occurs after rigorous strength training. 4 different types of treatment were compared--cryotherapy (immersion in cold water), massage, stretching and low-intensity exercise. The only one of the 4 therapies to really … [Read more...] about Rub it Out
A Sticky Situation and Always Know the Source of Information!
Good morning. In the past few weeks I have spent a good amount of time researching gluten andits effects on people with Celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and the population at large. There is no question those with Celiac should avoid gluten products, as should those with a gluten sensitivity, but what about the rest of us? Should we all avoid this protein composite found … [Read more...] about A Sticky Situation and Always Know the Source of Information!
Plant Strong
Good morning and welcome to another Vegan "feast" Thursday. Funny, just a few short years ago, most people associated vegans or plant-eaters with pasty, pale, skinny hippies. People thought you couldn't possibly delete animal products and still be strong and healthy. Fact is, some of the strongest athletes in the world are holding their own (or doing even better) sans … [Read more...] about Plant Strong
To Tape of Not to Tape?
Months ago I blogged about Kinesio Tape, that fancy colorful adhesive we see athletes wearing. Though it was first introduced in the 70s, it has become popular over the last couple of years. If all those pro athletes are wearing it, it must work, right? Well, researcher in Italy assigned 34 subjects to use 3 different types of taping methods. On with light to moderate … [Read more...] about To Tape of Not to Tape?
In an Instant…
When Kyle and I first developed this website, we chose peaceandfitness as my domain. Peace, love and fitness have always been 3 of the most important aspects of my life but because I am far from alone on this one, I had to sadly drop the word love, as that .com had already been taken. What we were left with was peaceandfitness and if you were to ask "What is the opposite of … [Read more...] about In an Instant…