Fitness

by Dr. Eric Plasker on July 20, 2025 at 5:00 am

    As any parent can tell you, from the sidelines, youth sports look like pure energy and enthusiasm. The fact is that […]

by Dr. Eric Plasker on May 28, 2025 at 5:00 am

    If you think there’s something you can’t do just because of your age, Jerry Leo is here to tell you yes, you can. […]

by Dr. Eric Plasker on October 6, 2024 at 5:00 am

    We all know that being fit is important for every stage of life. Whether you swim, walk, play pickleball, or garden, […]

by Dr. Eric Plasker on July 7, 2024 at 5:19 pm

    NEAT. It stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, and it encompasses all the calories burned through non-exercise […]

by Dr. Eric Plasker on April 21, 2024 at 11:42 pm

    Most people aren’t comfortable when they are sweaty. In fact, there are several negative expressions based on the idea […]

by Dr. Eric Plasker on December 10, 2023 at 10:47 pm

    We have the Japanese to thank for the idea of misogi. It’s a purifying ritual usually involving making a pilgrimage to […]

by Dr. Eric Plasker on October 29, 2023 at 5:25 pm

    Most of us are familiar with, if we haven’t experienced, a “runner’s high.” It is usually defined as a state of […]

by Dr. Eric Plasker on October 22, 2023 at 7:02 pm

    Many believe that a firm handshake makes a good impression. Now the science is telling us that grip strength might be a […]

by Dr. Eric Plasker on June 27, 2023 at 9:08 pm

  I have always had a passion for sports and athletics. I appreciate the camaraderie of the team, the commitment and focus it […]

by Dr. Eric Plasker on April 4, 2023 at 5:53 am

    Spring is in the air and kids and adults alike are excited to get outside! Unfortunately, that also means spring sports […]

by Dr. Eric Plasker on March 28, 2023 at 9:16 pm

    Tony Hawk has been quoted as saying that “skateboarding is an art form, a lifestyle, and a sport.”  Known as […]

by Dr. Eric Plasker on March 21, 2023 at 7:10 pm

    At first glance, it looks like an extreme sport. On closer look, yes, professional athletes are participating, but so […]

by Dr. Eric Plasker on March 14, 2023 at 7:59 pm

  Earthing, or grounding as it is also known, involves things that we all did as kids. Walking barefoot, laying down in the […]

by Dr. Eric Plasker on March 7, 2023 at 7:14 pm

  Without a doubt, exercise – moving your body with the intention to improve health and fitness – should be part of […]

by Dr. Eric Plasker on February 27, 2023 at 2:04 am

Everyone in the fitness world is talking about the importance of a healthy core. Your core is the center of gravity of your […]