Recently, a client shared a research article on mental health which showed that strength training helped with anxiety symptoms when participants trained at “moderate,” but not “high,” intensity. First, this is an exciting finding. If you can improve your mental health even partly without medications, that’s very powerful, especially if you can improve your physical … Read more
At StrengthSpace, many clients come to learn how to strength training safely with osteoporosis or osteopenia. They know their bones are fragile, and they know they should be doing something about it. “Loading” is what they are told to do. But many are told to avoid almost all the activities that cause this loading. It’s … Read more
Effective strength training doesn’t get easier. If our workouts do start to feel easy, we aren’t making progress.
This is a guest post by Kelly Lee, MS, PN1. It was originally published at ThinkWellNutrition.com The Holiday season means festive decor, seasonal music, and celebratory events galore! It also means that sugar-laden treats, extra opportunities for eating, and social commitments seem to appear out of nowhere. Participating in all of these things allows us … Read more
While on the phone with my mom the other day, talk turned to high-intensity exercise, as it often does. Because strength is my business, some people feel the need to apologize for not making it a part of their lives. My mom is no exception. Mom loves to garden and has kept a beautiful, even … Read more
Like you, we had big plans for 2020. One of those plans was to bring on a new team member at StrengthSpace, thanks to the steady growth our business has experienced. (Thank you!) Our plans got derailed a bit, but we are still excited to announce that we are bringing on a new team member, … Read more
Good morning, I wanted to send an update on our plans around the public health situation. First, if you haven’t seen our previous post, please read here how we offer a uniquely hygienic environment. As of Thursday morning, March 18th, 2020, in accordance with the latest federal guidelines, the Governor of Virginia effectively banned exercising … Read more
Hi StrengthSpace community! For good reasons, there is a nationwide push to stop the spread of germs. At StrengthSpace, we want to take an intelligent approach to prevention, while still getting the health promoting benefits of proper exercise. Here are the hygiene procedures we follow EVERY day to promote your health and safety. We wash … Read more
Pictured is Mike Mentzer, owner of some of the best triceps in history, on an early Nautilus Pullover. Evidence of nothing, but still cool. (Image credit strength-oldschool.com.) Recently on the High Intensity Business podcast, Gary Knight thought that he was going to ruffle the trolls by suggesting that there is an advantage to doing a … Read more
“Is exercise safe for my knees?” I get this question regularly from physical therapy patients and strength training clients alike. And it makes perfect sense, given what most people (and even clinicians) understand about arthritis. In this article, I’m going to explain why this common misunderstanding is incorrect, and leads to fearful avoidance of healthy … Read more