Dr. Donald A. Ozello, DC, CCSM, CCN
Chiropractic, Health, Fitness and Function
Build a powerful grip to improve your life. The competitive advantage derived from increased grip strength provides benefit in numerous aspects of life. Shoulder, arm, hand and finger strength is essential in athletics, activities of daily living, emergency situations and business settings.
Develop powerful gripping muscles to increase function and prevent disability. A research study … Read the rest
Perform reverse dumbbell flyes to strengthen the posterior shoulder, rotator cuff and upper back to improve posture and shoulder function. Reverse flyes help to build proportional shoulder strength. Reverse dumbbell flyes develop several key muscles in the posterior shoulder.
Reverse flyes primarily target the posterior head of the deltoid muscle. Reverse dumbbell flyes … 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 The simplicity of running makes it seem outdated, but its results can’t … Read the rest
The single most important factor in combating inflammation is the food you eat. Chronic inflammation is associated with heart disease, autoimmune disorders, asthma, allergies, arthritis, obesity, poor wound healing, chronic fatigue, and premature aging.
Inflammation is a fundamental physiologic defense mechanism the body uses to fight injury and invasion. This positive effect of inflammation keeps … 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
Balance your diet and supplement intake to prevent nutrient toxicity and deficiency. Numerous medical conditions and symptoms originate from vitamin and mineral toxicity or deficiency. Prevent these unnecessary conditions with proper nutrition and correct supplementation.
Develop nutritional strategies that provide a plethora of vitamins and minerals. Consume a wide array of foods to supply your … 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.
Exercising correctly and consistently is a vital ingredient to living a healthier, fitter, more functional life.
The musculoskeletal system requires increased oxygen during exercise. The cardiovascular system responses by increasing your heart rate. The additional blood flow from a stronger, faster heartbeat supplies your muscles with large amounts of needed oxygen.
Aerobic exercise is defined … Read the rest
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