Massage Therapy

After an intense workout, few things are better than a massage.

It eases inflammation, improves blood flow, and reduces tightness. Element Fitness Solutions employs a team of massage therapists who are educated and guided into becoming phenomenal, nurturing caregivers. With both a western and eastern perspective, we provide complete therapeutic sessions that complement fitness.

See how How Massage Heals Sore Muscles on The New York Times. 

"[Researchers] found that massage reduced the production of compounds called cytokines, which play a critical role in inflammation. Massage also stimulated mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses inside cells that convert glucose into the energy essential for cell function and repair." 

- Nicholas Bakalar 

World Vegetarian Day

World Vegetarian Day is a great time to be aware of how the overconsumption of meat effects the world. You don't have to completely abstain from meat to make a difference. Just eat less of it and you'll be doing the whole world a favor. Livestock is a leading cause of deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions.
http://www.fao.org/agriculture/lead/themes0/climate/en/

Cherish your body. Know that the healthiest way to eat includes plenty of colorful plant-based foods.

Body Mass Index

BMI only takes height and weight into account. It ignores muscle mass and body fat percentage, making it a questionable method of measuring health for those living an active and fit lifestyle. What are your thoughts? Coach Calorie shares food for thought.

"Now, do you think that a 5’6″ male that works out, and is 181 pounds at 8% body fat is overweight? I don’t, but according to this chart, that person wouldn’t just be considered overweight, he would be borderline obese. You tell me, does this person look like he’s almost obese?" - Coach Calorie

Read more:
http://www.coachcalorie.com/is-bmi-accurate/

Eat for Muscle Soreness

Feeling sore after working out? These foods support the healing process, helping alleviate the pain while building stronger muscles.

The Best Food to Eat for Muscle Soreness

"Your muscles might feel sore after a run or overdoing it at the gym, particularly if you don't normally exercise as rigorously. This occurs due to muscle damage and the buildup of natural waste products in your cells. Eating the right foods before and after physical activity can help your muscles heal faster, ease soreness and pain and even protect against muscle damage in the first place." - Nadia Haris

Dietary Fat Myths

Dietary fats have gotten a bad name.
Know the facts from the myths with Everyday Health.
http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/myths-and-facts-about-dietary-fat-and-your-heart/

"If you have heart disease or conditions like atrial fibrillation, you may have been told that a diet low in saturated fats will help. For heart health, you may have believed that a low-fat diet would protect you. But now that some studies report links between saturated fats and heart disease may not be that strong, what should you do?"

Tailored To You

Every body is different. That's why we tailor a unique fitness and nutrition program to each of our clients! We have experts in every field ready to train and assist wherever you need us.

Schedule your session here!
http://www.elementfitness.net/appointment.html

Cardio

Diet and Nutrition

Martial Arts

Personal Training

Yoga

Pilates

Massage Therapy

Pesticide Content

Can't shop organic? You should know about what's in your favorite fruits and veggies. MindBodyGreen shares 7 raw foods grown with the most and least pesticides.

Read them here. http://bit.ly/1kbzfQ3

Pushup Perfect

Are pushups the perfect primal exercise? See how physically engaging a pushup really. Mark's Daily Apple gives an in-depth description.

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/push-ups-the-perfect-primal-exercise/#axzz2udv5iYm3

Modern Diet

The modern American diet is responsible for many of the health issues in our country. Business Insider's 11 charts highlight exactly what those problems are.

See them here: http://www.businessinsider.com/whats-wrong-with-the-modern-diet-charts-2014-2
Are there any reasons you feel belong on the list?

Exercise to Age Well

Exercise can help boost your health, no matter what your age is! When exercise is started as late as ages 55-65, it reduces risk of later health problems by sevenfold. Start moving to age well and discover a stronger, more able body.

"Offering hope and encouragement to the many adults who have somehow neglected to exercise for the past few decades, a new study suggests that becoming physically active in middle age, even if someone has been sedentary for years, substantially reduces the likelihood that he or she will become seriously ill or physically disabled in retirement." - GRETCHEN REYNOLDS

Read more: Exercise to Age Well, Whatever Your Age