By Dylan Wirick, MS, LAT, ATC Back in the 1960s, a Japanese company released a pedometer called the “Manpo-kei,” which roughly translated to “10,000-step meter.” The number was catchy, easy to remember, and over time it became accepted as the gold standard for daily movement. Decades later, the idea that
by Savanah Mickey, LAT, ATC, CEAS There are many monsters that lurk around the corner like high blood pressure, low grip strength, rising cholesterol, but Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) might be the most notorious of them all. Like any good villain, DOMS has earned a bad reputation mostly because
by James Schaefer, MS, LAT, ATC When it comes to predicting longevity, most people think of blood pressure, cholesterol, step counts, or other positive lifestyle choices. But researchers are finding that one of the simplest ways to gauge your long-term health doesn’t require lab work or a treadmill. It just
by Chantel Gorton, PT, DPT, SCS Scared of needles? Don’t worry. This vaccine doesn’t come from a doctor’s office. No pokes, no band-aids, and no insurance bill. But there is a catch: it takes work. The secret ingredient? Muscle. The Anti-Monster Defense System Think of your muscles as a built-in
by Brady Braegelmann, MS, ATC If you’re an industrial athlete, you’re already outpacing the average desk jockey by a few thousand steps before lunch. But here’s the catch: just because you move a lot doesn’t mean you’re moving enough of the right way. After hours of walking, lifting, and bending
by Edwin Monroy, ATC People have long searched for the fountain of youth – a way to stay in their prime forever. The truth is less magical but far more practical: fitness. Consistent movement, strength, and conditioning form the foundation that keeps industrial athletes feeling youthful, resilient, and ready for
