How did four teenagers and early twenty-somethings from a working-class city in the north of England go on to reshape an entire industry across the globe? Not just succeed within it, but set a standard the rest of the world spent decades trying to follow. The...
Backed by the CHEK Institute’s Holistic Health Model Feeling off, but not sure why? Maybe your digestion feels sluggish, your sleep is erratic, or your energy crashes halfway through the day. Most people treat these symptoms in isolation—or ignore them...
Do you eat a lot of protein every day and experience digestive issues related to your diet? Are you having a harder time than usual with healing and pain relief? Normally, the human body produces enough chemicals known as proteolytic enzymes (including protease,...
If you've snacked on some sauerkraut or a small container of yogurt, then washed it down with your favorite kombucha tea lately, there’s a good chance that you’ve probably enjoyed a tasty snack of naturally fermented foods made without artificial preservatives....
In the world of personal training, especially for those focusing on endurance athletes like triathletes, crafting the ideal training program that balances aerobic and anaerobic training is crucial. Here’s the challenge: How to incorporate the appropriate volume of...
Are you fighting a losing battle with your kids about eating healthy foods? I don’t know a single parent who hasn’t struggled with satisfying the finicky taste buds of their kids while keeping them healthy and strong. (That includes DOUBLE for Angie, Penny and me!)...
In an industry teeming with the latest trends and quick fixes, it's time for every fitness and wellness to professional to take a step back and ask: Are we truly serving the best interests of our clients? The fitness world in particular is oversaturated with what's...
If you work with athletes, you know they are always pursuing excellence. But achieving excellence isn't just about building muscle or running faster. As a coach, helping an athlete perform their best is about seeing them as a whole person. This means looking at not...
Pulling exercises are a cornerstone of any comprehensive fitness regimen, offering extensive benefits that range from building muscular strength and endurance to improving posture and functional movement. But to reap those benefits, understanding the intricate balance...
If you’re struggling with making healthy changes in your diet to higher ratios of minimally processed foods, there’s no better way to do it than to start small, easy and delicious. One simple change you can make right now: Choosing a minimally processed olive oil when...
In the vast universe of fitness and well-being, the ancient principles of Yin and Yang provide a profound framework for understanding and achieving balance. This Taoist concept, which sees the world as comprised of two fundamental forces, offers fitness professionals...
Posture is a cornerstone of health and physical performance, yet it’s often misunderstood even by the most seasoned fitness experts. The goal of this short guide is to illuminate the nuances of posture, its assessment, and the corrective strategies that personal...
