Written by J.H. Gibbons Over the span of 20 years, our knowledge of health has changed. We’ve been able to determine that being physically healthy is only a percentage of the overall state of someone’s health. We’ve been told that having a healthy aesthetic is the number one indicator that you’re living a very healthy life. However, studies have shown that your mental health is a true indicator of how healthy the rest of your body would be. In fact, depression can increase the risk of many different physical health issues including diabetes and high blood pressure. As an athlete, I believe that my mental health has been the most important improvement to my overall health. It is well documented...
Written by J.H. Gibbons What a week it has been for you. You probably had a draining week since everyone is trying to get things done before the end of the year. Your boss is on your case because you aren’t moving quickly enough. That traffic on the way home was just a little more jammed, adding to your frustration. At home, you are presented with a host of different issues because your daughter scratched her knee at the playground of her school and your son decided that this evening should be his fussiest time of the week. You’re probably exhausted and you’re ready for bed. But, before you close your eyes you turn on the TV to see what...
I broke down in front of my wife a couple weeks ago. Like completely broke down. Mucus, mixed with tears, filled my face as I was completely overwhelmed with emotion. It didn’t help that my wife was playing one of those slow, sad love songs from the sixties. You know what I’m talking about. One of those songs that made your grandparents sway from side to side in the living room after a date at the local restaurant. I completely collapsed in my wife’s arms. I am so very grateful for her presence. Not only for times like these, but for reminding me who I am and how I’m responsible for fulfilling my purpose while I am here. But, more...
I shouldn’t have to tell you this, but if you’re a member of Achromous in any way, shape, or form, you need to hear it again. You matter. Take some time to take that in. Pause whatever else you’re doing. I know you have been waiting to hear those words for years. Forget the fact that it comes from strangers on the other side of a screen. You’re reading this today because you’re supposed to read it. You were supposed to be on this page at this time of the day. You were meant to receive these words today after a tough week. You came to us because you may have been curious about what type of fitness apparel company...
By definition, a squat is a strength exercise in which the trainee lowers their hips from a standing position and then stands back up. There are many types of squats you can perform in the gym or anywhere there is a solid surface to sand on.
