Decreasing food calories does lead to some weight loss but doesn’t lead to long term permanent weight loss. To date, there are no scientific studies to show that decreasing food calories leads to long term weight loss. Some studies indicate a loss of healthy lean body tissue known as muscle, but an inadequate amount of…
It is a well-known fact that as we age we experience a progressive loss of strength and flexibility. In most cases, this loss of strength and flexibility is due to a decrease in physical activity and movement over the years. Harvard Health Studies have discovered that the average human will lose 3-5% of strength and flexibility…
Lower back pain accounts for more than 264 million lost workdays per year, and costs American’s more than 50 billion dollars in health care cost per year! Yet, not all employers are proactive enough to protect their employees from acquiring lower back pain. It appears that there is a big lack of understanding of the…
Scottsdale Arizona Personal Trainer Philosophy About Holistic Health and Fitness Scottsdale Arizona Personal Trainer Rivak Hoffman says, “The secret to changing the quality of your health can be found by challenging yourself incrementally”. Attempting to fill your bucket with too many goals often leads to failure. Improving your overall health is about acquiring a total…
The Pathogenesis of Rotator Cuff Injury Painful rotator cuff Injury is all too common with athletes, weightlifters and even the elderly. Causes for painful rotator cuff injury are varied. In some cases it is related to repetitive ballistic motions, in other instances it is related to a traumatic slip or fall. Here are a few cause…
Scottsdale Arizona Personal Trainer’s Best Solutions To End Holiday Battle Of The Bulge. Christmas is almost over and your summer clothes no longer fit. So now what will you do as New Year Eve approaches and that little black dress no longer fits? For you, it’s been very difficult to forlorn the holiday cookies,…
Rivak Hoffman is a former Surgical Physician Assistant who made the transition to holistic health and fitness 18 years ago He now successfully works at Every Bit Fit Arizona as a Scottsdale AZ Medical Personal Trainer and Spine Therapist. He has a lot of experience under his belt. He has helped improve the quality of life…
Should The Cure For Tennis Elbow Only Be Focused At The Arm? The proper cure for tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is often approached incorrectly by both physicians and physical therapists. This can be very frustrating to the anxious athlete or layperson, who often has to wait weeks to months for their painful symptoms…
Weight Loss Challenges And The Unique Value Of A Scottsdale Arizona Weight Loss Coach and Personal Trainer. Scottsdale Arizona Weight Loss Coach and Personal Trainer Rivak Hoffman says “Weight loss is the most challenging endeavor a human can do”. Psychologically it requires a strong sense of discipline and resilient mental stamina to make weight loss…
Holiday Weight Gain Facts And The Grim Reality Of Aberrant Human Behavior. Weight gain during the holiday months is perpetual problem troubling millions of Americans. Horrific eating behaviors lead to an extra unsightly 7-12 pounds of holiday weight gain. This weight gain is typically seen around peoples faces and bellies. The worst thing about…