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Do You Need to Walk 10,000 Steps a Day? + Movement Snacks
Depending on who you ask, walking 🚶♀️10K steps a day is paramount for some pretty significant improvement in health vs disease and mortality outcomes. We pick this apart a little and discuss what you can focus on instead. What if you can’t walk 10K steps every day? Here are some practical tips to integrate more movement into your day.
Strength Training- Got Grip?
When it comes to strength training, particularly with pulling exercises, the grip you use can significantly influence your performance and results. We highlight a few different examples in this weeks video. Today, we’ll dive into the world of grip and pulling, exploring a few grip techniques, BUT also when it might make sense to use tools (like straps) to ensure grip doesn't hold you back.
“It Runs in My Family”: Genes, Lifestyle, and Epigenetics in Health
Type 2 diabetes runs in my family and it is something I have been conscious of for a while now when it comes to exercise and diet. I also don’t think we can necessarily just pin this to nutrition and exercise since so many other factors and values come into play. The role of genetics, environment, and the interplay of both dictate much of our health and wellness outcomes and lifestyle choices may even be significantly more potent for a variety of health issues.