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
Back and spine conditions acquired in childhood frequently lead to adult back issues. Eliminate a chief source of youth back pain by purchasing the correct backpack and utilizing it properly.
Backpacks are essential back-to-school items. Choose wisely and teach your child how to pack and wear it properly.
First and foremost, pick a backpack that … Read the rest
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 The simplicity of running makes it seem outdated, but its results can’t … Read the rest
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
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
Whole eggs are very nutrient dense and far superior to egg whites. They are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, healthy fats, anti-oxidants, minerals, and vitamins. Whole eggs provide vitamin D, iron and vitamin E.
Several years ago, whole eggs were slandered in literature to the public and the medical community as being high in … Read the rest