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…
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…
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…
Strength Training Better Defined Strength training should be designed to improve your overall health and well being, by creating proper muscle contraction and growth of muscle also known as hypertrophy. In addition, when properly performed, strength training should promote good joint stability by increasing tendon and ligament toughness. In other words, strength training should promote…
Having lower back pain can be an excruciatingly painful experience, and often a debilitating situation for millions of Americans. A UNC study has estimated that 80% of Americans will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, Americans sit more than ever, contributing to the rising prevalence of lower back pain. Aside from…
How to get rid of arm fat is a nagging problem many women face as they transition through the decades of life. That unsightly jiggle of loose under arm fat, bothers women and often hammers on their self esteem. It becomes an embarrassment for some women to publicly reveal their arms in short sleeve shirts,…
The mistakes you make when trying to lose stubborn body fat often leave the individual confused as what to do next. Unfortunately, we are easily misinformed by the conflicting information that the media tells us. They are usually trying to sell a quick fix solution to a problem which never works. Instead, focus your valuable…
Many of you are probably wondering what exactly is a Holistic Lifestyle Personal Trainer? After deep reflection, here is my best answer to describe what I am and what Holistic Personal Trainers are all about. A Holistic Lifestyle Personal Trainer is very different from the traditional babysitting, rep counting personal trainer that we have all…