The Truth on Stand-Up Desks You may have heard of the severe health consequences of prolonged sitting. In fact, prolonged sitting has been linked to issues from low back pain to a significant increased risk of death. Some have claimed that sitting is the new smoking. But is it really that bad for you? And […]
A goal-setting strategy unlike any you’ve heard of before
What if I told you that “positive thinking” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be? Well it turns out that once you think positively, your brain believes the goal is already achieved, and it zaps your energy to accomplish that goal. NYU and University of Hamburg professor, Gabriele Oettingen, is the author of Rethinking Positive […]
Why Choose Spectrum
OUR PURPOSE at Spectrum Fitness Consulting is to make you feel better, look better, and perform to your optimal potential so you can live the life you want. When I speak nationally, locally, or to people in the clinic and gym, I consistently hear about common health and fitness obstacles: Injuries, pain, and disease Not […]
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Orthopaedics Plus Physical Therapy This clinic is home of some of the best physical therapists and people you’ll ever meet. Most are doctorate, residency, and fellowship trained, with advanced skills in manual therapy. OP is affiliated with the IOMT fellowship program, regarded as one of the top fellowship programs in the world. The Beverly clinic […]
A critical component of athleticism – the speed myth
Many athletes and their parents/coaches are concerned about getting faster. And for good reason, because it is the athletic quality that is important for almost any sport if you want to excel. Getting faster is not too complex, however it is certainly hard work. The reason getting faster seems so complex is because of the […]
How Maddy expanded my heart…
Although it’s been over 9 years ago, it’s only recently since I wrapped my head around something that happened to me when we were about to have our second daughter Madeline. Getting some much needed downtime with family over the last few weeks helped. (At the Cape… a rare moment with everyone cooperating for a […]