Barefoot Benefits

Written by Georgia Smith Here’s a new health challenge for you this summer. Try going barefoot more often. Consider shoes like a cast, offering external support to ‘protect’ your feet. In theory this sounds good, but in reality, the bones and soft tissue of your feet...

Monday Meals: Veggie Cups

Recipe by Hillary Levin, originally posted on Bissel of This and That If you want to get a lot of veggies in and are dealing with a bunch of picky people, this is the recipe for you!  It has great flavor and you can use any grouping of veggies you want, and play...

Primum Non Nocere

Written by Georgia Smith Primum non nocere. First, do no harm. The fundamental principle of non-maleficence, which guides the ethics of the physicians who treat disease and injury, should also apply to the trainers seeking to prevent disease and injury by prescribing...

Monday Meals: Protein Cauli-Oats

Recipe by Georgia Smith This barely counts as a recipe, but knowing how to make a good bowl of protein oatmeal is a skill all fitness enthusiasts should master! The cauliflower oats trend has taken this healthy breakfast to the next level, sneaking in an extra serve...

Handstands: Wall-Facing or Kick-Ups?

Written by Georgia Smith I am often asked what is the most effective way to work towards a freestanding handstand- wall-facing, or kicking up? There are merits to both, but the wall-facing handstand is a better tool for a number of reasons. Kicking up is not...

The Diet-Exercise Relationship

Written by Georgia Smith The CFB Summer Nutrition Challenge began this week, so let’s talk food! I want you to consider one of the most underrated aspects of nutrition. It has nothing to do with what, when and how much you should eat. It’s more important than calories...