By: Adam Inkpen INTRODUCTONBad posture has plagued our society and caused many issues, such as mid/lower back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, and hip pain, to name a few. Does this sound familiar to you, or does it ring a bell? Well, in the hustle and bustle of life, it can be challenging to maintain and think about our posture. Nevertheless, posture plays a crucial role in not just our physical health but also our mental well-being, quality of life and overall confidence. This blog post will explore the side effects of poor posture, how to create better posture habits for a healthier, happier ..read more

The definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results.” We are not referring here to clinical insanity, but a sort of self-sabotaging behavior reflected in repeated failure to reach our goals, despite our best intentions. Nowhere is this truer than when people engage year after year in resolutions to attain a healthier and more fit body, but their motivation soon falters and they resort to old, overlearned patterns and abandon their goals, often leading to feelings of failure, hopelessness, and shame. This cycle is perpetuated by negative self-talk, whi ..read more

Written by: Isabelle Cárcamo Eating an adequate amount of food is not just about satisfying hunger, but is a fundamental aspect of promoting overall health and well-being. Undereating is a common consequence of diet culture and to counter the effects, a nutrient-dense balanced diet is crucial. Balanced nutrition provides the body with essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. These nutrients are required for the basic metabolic and physiological functions of the body. Macronutrients are the building blocks for energy production, cell repair, immune syste ..read more

You might be sabotaging your weight loss goals. Countless women are eating far less food than they need to thrive. In this video, Rolanda discovers the under eating link. Are you training intensely and not reaping the gains? Have you hit a plateau with your weight loss? Do you find yourself running low on energy? Losing weight and having great workouts require that you also eat enough. Contact us to learn more about a personalized nutrition check up with Coach Lucas ..read more

Since 1998 One on One has been hosting a 12 week Lean and Mean challenge. The client that lose the highest % of their starting body fat (not weight) wins the $1000 shopping spree. In this video we meet 3 competitors (Rick, Cynthia and Jim) and hear their reasons for entering the Lean in Mean 2023. Will you be the next Lean and Mean champion ..read more

New Podcast Alert!  Let’s defy expectations… Sandra Bueckert started bodybuilding when she was just 16. Now, 40 years later, she’s still in the strength and fitness game, but she’s made a few changes.   Sure, she still wants to look her best, but that’s no longer her driving force. These days she’s training to be part of the resistance—specifically to defy what people assume a midlife, menopausal, and eventually “old” woman should be able to do.   Sandra doesn’t sugar coat reality. Some stuff is harder now. No doubt. But there are ways to keep on keeping on, and we tal ..read more

The Aging Process: Understanding the Multifaceted Decline of Physiological and Physical Functions Aging is a multifaceted and gradual process characterized by the progressive decline of physiological and physical functions. This decline can be attributed to a combination of genetic and non-genetic factors, chronic illnesses, and various morbidities. However, one significant non-genetic factor that plays a crucial role in the aging process is physical activity. Physical activity encompasses any form of bodily movement that requires energy expenditure and can be categorized into different types ..read more

The acute injury is a type of injury that can be traced to one traumatic event that took place within 3 to 5 days. This type of injury could include fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains. Following an acute injury, a rehabilitation process is necessary to help with pain management, limit the extent of the injury, reduce and improve functional loss. The ultimate goal of a rehabilitation program is to return the individual to the pre injury physical function and assuring a proper quality of life. The healing process following such injury consists of three phases which include the Acute ..read more

The acute injury is a type of injury that can be traced to one traumatic event that took place within 3 to 5 days. This type of injury could include fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains. Following an acute injury, a rehabilitation process is necessary to help with pain management, limit the extent of the injury, reduce and improve functional loss. The ultimate goal of a rehabilitation program is to return the individual to the pre injury physical function and assuring a proper quality of life. The healing process following such injury consists of three phases which include the Acute ..read more

The glutes are the largest muscle group in the body and are comprised of the glute maximus, medius and minimus. These muscle groups play a vital role in maintaining the posture of the trunk, supporting, and propelling the weight of the body while assuring proper pelvic alignment and hip stabilization. One of the adverse effects of inactivity or a sedentary lifestyle is a weakness of the glute muscles that can affect the biomechanics of the body and causing poor posture, low back pain and knee pain. One condition that can be caused by weak glute muscles is low back pain. The weakness of the gl ..read more