Fitness, Nutrition, & Sports Medicine Blog in Ferndale, MI

10 Tips to Make Your Workout More Challenging & Effective

Nov 6, 20217 min read

10 Tips to Make Your Workout More Challenging & Effective

You will not see results if your workouts are not challenging and intense. However, this article is not about explaining why you should...

Choosing Dietary Supplements - What You Need to Know

Michael Gorney

Sep 20, 20216 min read

Choosing Dietary Supplements - What You Need to Know

Whether they are spilling out of your drawer or take up all your bathroom countertop space- if you take dietary supplements, you’re not...

Learn SEVEN Science-Based Benefits About MCT Oil

Michael Gorney

Jul 26, 20216 min read

Learn SEVEN Science-Based Benefits About MCT Oil

You might have seen many popular celebrities and athletes using MCT oil as a supplement. The popular form of coconut oil comes with a...

Improve Muscle Performance & Increase Fat Loss with Creatine Monohydrate

Michael Gorney

Jul 13, 20216 min read

Improve Muscle Performance & Increase Fat Loss with Creatine Monohydrate

Supplementing with creatine monohydrate has been statistically proven to improve anaerobic performance during workouts.

How to Create & Use "Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE)" Scales to Measure Exercise Progress

Michael Gorney

May 5, 20214 min read

How to Create & Use "Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE)" Scales to Measure Exercise Progress

WHAT IS "RATING OF PERCEIVED EXERTION (RPE)?" Do you have that ONE exercise or stretch you HATE more than the rest because it is so...

Walking is Exercise | Warm-Up & Cool-Down to Prevent Pain & Injury

Michael Gorney

Apr 8, 20214 min read

Walking is Exercise | Warm-Up & Cool-Down to Prevent Pain & Injury

START THINKING OF WALKING AS EXERCISE If you enjoy a long walk outside through the neighborhood, off-road through a nature trail, or...

How to do a Plank | Perfect Form for a Full Body Workout

Michael Gorney

Mar 22, 20212 min read

How to do a Plank | Perfect Form for a Full Body Workout

THREE HARD TRUTHS WHEN IT COMES TO THE PLANK When it comes to performing a perfect plank three things have to be considered... the plank...

How to do a Push-Up | Perform More Reps with Proper Form

Michael Gorney

Sep 11, 20204 min read

How to do a Push-Up | Perform More Reps with Proper Form

HOW GOOD IS YOUR PUSH-UP FORM? Performing any exercise without proper form is like being on a diet but still eating whatever you want....

How to Stretch the Hamstrings | Release & Relieve Tension

Michael Gorney

Sep 9, 20202 min read

How to Stretch the Hamstrings | Release & Relieve Tension

WHY ARE THE HAMSTRINGS SO IMPORTANT? Where did the word "hamstrings" come from? This originated in 16-17th century England when butchers...

Improve Body Posture to Prevent Injury | How Gravity Affects Our Daily Life

Michael Gorney

Jul 22, 20204 min read

Improve Body Posture to Prevent Injury | How Gravity Affects Our Daily Life

HOW DOES GRAVITY AFFECT OUR POSTURE THROUGHOUT LIFE? Our perception of the world has been shaped by invisible forces. These forces...

How to do a Gluteal Bridge | Developing & Toning the Glute Muscles

Michael Gorney

Jul 5, 20204 min read

How to do a Gluteal Bridge | Developing & Toning the Glute Muscles

TARGET THE GLUTEALS THROUGH PROPER EXERCISE FORM The gluteal bridge is an exercise that spans both the fitness and rehabilitation...

How to do a Barbell Squat | Perfect Form & Increase Your Max

Michael Gorney

Jun 26, 20201 min read

How to do a Barbell Squat | Perfect Form & Increase Your Max

Learn to break parallel and your personal squat record. Learn advanced biomechanics principles of the squat.

How to Target the Abdominals | Developing & Toning Core Muscles

Michael Gorney

May 6, 20207 min read

How to Target the Abdominals | Developing & Toning Core Muscles

THE SCIENTIFIC SECRETS TO IMPROVING YOUR ABDOMINAL STRENGTH Let me be clear from the start. This is NOT a “how to” on getting 6-pack abs...

How to do a Body Row | Body Strength Calisthenics Exercises

Michael Gorney

Apr 18, 20204 min read

How to do a Body Row | Body Strength Calisthenics Exercises

BUILD A STRONG BACK ROWING WITH PROPER EXERCISE FORM Rowing is one of the most important posterior chain strengthening exercises. The...

How to do a Push-Up Part II | Advanced Cueing & Analysis

Michael Gorney

Apr 12, 20204 min read

How to do a Push-Up Part II | Advanced Cueing & Analysis

PERFECTING YOUR PUSH-UP FORM The push-up has been a standard test of strength for generations. It is a full body exercise that requires...

How to Increase Exercise Difficulty | Move Through 3-Planes of Motion

Michael Gorney

Apr 9, 20202 min read

How to Increase Exercise Difficulty | Move Through 3-Planes of Motion

We live in a three-dimensional space and have the ability to MOVE through a three-dimensional space. Let's start with the basics and...

How to Relieve Muscle Soreness & Pain from Workouts, Exercise, & Living Life

Michael Gorney

Apr 9, 20207 min read

How to Relieve Muscle Soreness & Pain from Workouts, Exercise, & Living Life

THREE REASONS WHY YOUR LIVING IN CONSTANT SORENESS & PAIN They say 90% of an icebergs mass is below the surface of the water. Imagine the...

Improve Your Exercise Form | Eight Fundamental Body Movements to Master

Michael Gorney

Apr 9, 20205 min read

Improve Your Exercise Form | Eight Fundamental Body Movements to Master

THE BEST PLACE TO START IS LEARNING HOW TO MOVE When it comes to exercise, or moving against resistance, the body takes the path of least...

How to Foam Roll | A Guide to Foam Rolling for Exercise

Michael Gorney

Apr 9, 20204 min read

How to Foam Roll | A Guide to Foam Rolling for Exercise

Learn the 3 basic principles of foam rolling to perform safely and effectively. Burn calories, improve mobility, and manage pain at once!