Articles Showing articles related to: Higher Heights Fitness
How to improve bone density
Osteoporosis is a condition that occurs when the creation of new bone tissue does not keep up with the loss of old bone tissue. It can be a frightening diagnosis for anyone, as it often comes with fractures, back pain and loss of height. There’s a common misconception that someone with brittle bones shouldn’t engage in physical activity or...
Read More
The benefits of dry needling
To support the professional level of training at Higher Heights Fitness, last month I joined the staff and have been working with people in a private mini-clinic within the studio. Thanks to owner Kyle Hotz for appreciating how much a physical therapist can make a difference in helping people achieve their ultimate level of wellness. A...
Read More
Why you should stretch
You cannot reach your maximum potential without adding a stretching regimen to your training. Benefits include lower blood pressure, improved posture, increased range of motion and flexibility, better circulation, decreased back pain, lower stress, better energy levels, more stamina and injury prevention. There are two types of stretches:...
Read More
For John G., success means losing 50 pounds and running the Turkey Trot
In the personal training industry, nothing succeeds like success. When John G. of Sagamore Hills saw the weight loss success of several of his neighbors, who train at Higher Heights Fitness in Brecksville, he decided it was time for him to get off the weight loss yo-yo he’d been on his adult life. “My weight had crept up to 280 and I...
Read More
Set yourself up for success
Clients often come to us looking for help with stopping the dangerous pattern of yo-yo dieting. They go on restrictive diets, lose some weight initially—often losing muscle at the same time—and then end up regaining the weight back and then some. According to Healthline, one in three dieters ends up heavier than when they started...
Read More