by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Exercise Wellness, Health Education, Natural Solutions
Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate nearly every physiological process in the human body. Produced by glands in the endocrine system, they control metabolism, mood, growth, sexual function, reproduction, and more. Maintaining hormone balance is vital to...
by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Exercise Wellness, Natural Solutions
When you exercise, your muscles do more than just move. They go through stress that leads to small tears in the muscle fibers. This is totally normal and part of the process that makes you stronger. After the workout, your body gets to work repairing the damage, and...
by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Exercise Wellness, Natural Solutions
A high vertical jump is a valuable skill in many sports, from basketball and volleyball to football and track and field. Being able to jump higher gives athletes a competitive edge, allowing them to reach for rebounds, spike the ball, or clear obstacles with ease....
by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Exercise Wellness, Natural Solutions
If you’re trying to get huge calves, you’re definitely not the only one. Lots of people want to make them look strong and muscular, but they often struggle to grow them. It can feel frustrating when you’re working out all the time and not seeing...
by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Exercise Wellness, Natural Solutions
Losing weight quickly through exercise alone—without considering diet—requires a strategic, high-intensity approach that maximizes calorie burn in minimal time. Although for best results, you do need a healthy eating plan too. Now, ,his method is not the...
by Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA | | Exercise Wellness, Health Education
For years, I’ve watched personal trainers operate in gyms, and I’ve yet to see one who was actually good at their job. Sure, there might be a rare exception—somewhere—but the vast majority are nothing more than overpriced motivational cheerleaders with...