Dr. Donald A. Ozello, DC, CCSM, CCN
Chiropractic, Health, Fitness and Function
Vary your workouts to accelerate progress and prevent injury. Maximize results and minimize risk of overuse injuries by utilizing the muscle confusion principle. Train with a variety of different exercises and exercise forms to provide new physical and mental challenges.
The muscle confusion principle works by confusing the musculoskeletal system with varied stimulus. The human … Read the rest
Nutrition and exercise are the foremost tools for a healthier life. Combine proper nutrition with consistent exercise to increase your health, fitness and function.
Nutrition is vital for life. Proper nutrition is essential for favorable health, fitness and functionality.
The human body is incredibly resilient. Someone with poor dietary habits may be alive for … Read the rest
Boxers have employed road work and rope jumping for over a century. Most well-conditioned boxers fight strong through twelve rounds proving these time-testing boxing standards build endurance and stamina.
Long before treadmills and ellipticals, roadwork was the endurance training of choice for athletes. The simplicity of running makes it seem outdated, but its results can’t … Read the rest
Utilize dumbbells to increase muscle size, muscle tone, strength and anaerobic fitness. Dumbbells are an exercise tool used by themselves or in conjunction with barbells, kettlebells, fitballs, exercise machines and resistance bands. Dumbbells are versatile and work the muscles in all three planes of motion. Dumbbell training isolates the primary working muscles while recruiting … Read the rest
Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Composition (EPOC) is a measure of the bodies increased oxygen consumption after activity or exercise. EPOC is part of the body’s recuperation process to return itself to pre-workout status and the body’s adaption to the exercise. EPOC is part of the process intended to erase the body’s oxygen debt. This physiological process … Read the rest
Bike riding is a form of exercise, competitive sport, mode of transportation, and recreation enjoyed by millions worldwide.
Bicycling provides multiple physical and mental benefits. Riding a bike outdoors require balance, grip strength, coordination, leg strength, lower extremity endurance and cardiovascular health.
Cycling is used in rehabilitation for hip, knee, and ankle injuries because it … Read the rest
Heart rate recovery is a predictor of the risk of cardiac death and an effective measure of aerobic fitness level. Heart rate recovery (HRR) is the measurement of the hearts ability to recovery following exercise. HRR is the difference between your heart rate during exercise and your heart rate two minutes after exercise.
Keep records of your workouts to optimize results. Maintain detailed notes of your exercise sessions to improve the quality of your training.
Combine consistent exercise, nutrition and sleep to achieve your health and fitness goals. Live a healthier, fitter, more functional life by developing and adhering to training and nutritional strategies that produce your … Read the rest
Enhance the health of your brain with exercise, good nutrition and quality sleep. Nourish the brain with regular exercise and proper nutrition to improve and maintain cognitive function. Use exercise, nutrition and sleep as catalysts to stay mentally sharp throughout life.
The human brain is an intricate structure being continually researched. New findings occur … Read the rest
Strengthen your rotator cuff muscles to prevent shoulder injuries, enhance shoulder function and improve your posture. Build coordination, stabilize the shoulder joint and balance shoulder strength by utilizing the reverse pitch exercise.
Anatomy: The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that connects the shoulder blade to the upper arm. The supraspinatus, infraspinatus and… Read the rest