Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Women face unique health issues that men never have to experience, and one of those health issues is menopause. Menopause means the permanent “pause” of menses, and it is a steady process during which the ovaries reduce their production of the female sex hormones estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Although menopause has many […]
Does High-intensity Interval Training Live up to the Hype?
Photo by Li Sun from Pexels HIIT stands for high-intensity interval training, which consists of short sprint intervals coupled with low-moderate intensity work (or sometimes rest) (Chris & Eric Martinez, 2014). The great thing about HIIT training is that it can be performed with endless modalities. Running, biking, rowing, kettlebells, free weights, and body weight exercises are only […]
Consumer Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Devices: What to know before you buy
By Kelly Hood With the rise of home health electronics, many people own a bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) scale or handheld device to monitor body composition at home. Commercial BIA devices provide a relatively simple, inexpensive, and noninvasive technique to measure body composition. BIA devices work by sending a very low, safe electrical signal through […]