July 2, 2026
When it comes to exercise, most people focus on the “main workout”, that being the weights lifted, the distance run, or the calories burned. But what happens before and after that session can be just as important. A structured warm-up and cool-down are not optional extras; they’re essential components of safe, effective, and sustainable exercise. […]
July 2, 2026
Dementia refers to a set of symptoms that result from damage to the brain, leading to noticeable difficulties with many brain functions that may disrupt day-to-day living. It isn’t one specific condition, but rather a clinical syndrome with many possible causes; the most common being Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body Dementia and Vascular Dementia to name […]
July 2, 2026
What is “Reps-in-Reserve” or “RIR”? RIR is an easy way to describe how hard a set feels by estimating how many repetitions you could still do before muscular failure. For example, if you finish a set and feel you had 2 reps left in the tank, that set was performed at 2 RIR. It is […]
