Why do we get a sense of pleasure from the smell of grilled meat? The answer lies deep in our genetic makeup. Grilling meat was a huge turning point in the development of the human brain, and it allowed our… read more
Chris Pregony
Try These Different Workouts For Different Fitness Goals
Do you want to be strong? Lean? Have bulging muscles? Or maybe your goal is to achieve all three! Ever since exercise has made its way to the laboratory, researchers have been dissecting these questions to make our lives easier.… read more
Rolling Your Way to a Stronger Core With An Ab Wheel
We are constantly bombarded with garbage infomercials on bogus exercise equipment, but every now and then there is something that actually works. Enter the ab wheel. This tool is nothing more than a single wheel with handles. It seems the… read more
Taking the Time to Learn: What Is Motor Learning?
Muscle memory is a term that is often used to describe the performance of a skill or task of which one has learned. The saying, “it’s just like riding a bike,” is a good example of what most people understand… read more
Simple Goal-Setting for a Healthy New Year
Goal setting is an important piece when trying to put together the puzzle of change. New Year’s marks the end of the holidays and a chance for a fresh start. Traveling, relatives and the general aura of the holidays make… read more
How Do You Work Your Way Up to a Full Pull Up?
When I was interviewed for my first job as a personal trainer, the manager asked what I thought was a bench mark upper body exercise. It didn’t take long for me to come up with an answer. The push and… read more
Find Out What It Takes to Take On the Appalachian Trail
The “hike,” as it has come to be called, all started about seven years ago. Three of my closest friends and I decided we wanted to hike the Suwannee section of the Florida Trail (that adventure is a story for… read more
Should You Start a Kickboxing or Boxing Routine?
Some of the best forms of exercise are the ones where you do not feel like you are exercising at all, ones that work your body as well as your mind and push you to your limits. We have all… read more
Can Exercise Contribute to Your Happiness?
The day-to-day struggle is real! The world is moving at an alarming speed, and most of us are like ducks in water; while on the surface we look like we have it together, our feet are moving at a furious… read more
Local Spots to Workout in Gainesville (That Aren’t the Gym!)
Did you know that sunshine can stimulate your body to release the feel-good hormone serotonin? For many of us, our jobs require us to be inside all day, and it is amazing what a little fresh air can do for… read more
