By Lauren Trocchio, RD, LD, CSSD Fueling a run: When is it important? Most runners would answer this statement with “always!”, and athletes in general are continuously told the importance of fueling their workouts and races. But what exactly does that mean, and do the same guidelines apply
Read more →by Caroline Merena, RRCA Certified Running Coach You probably took your first running steps at about 18 months of age, so you’ve already got the basics down, but here are some tips for going for a run: Get some decent shoes. Odds are those Chuck Taylors that
Read more →By Melissa Roy, RRCA Certified Running Coach I’m on a running streak. Today, after my midday run, it will be 380 consecutive days of running at least three miles per day, oftentimes more. Why? Why not? It started as simply as running easy with a friend on my rest
Read more →By Lauren Trocchio, RD, LD, CSSD The holiday season can be challenging for anyone trying to eat healthy. Planning ahead is your best weapon in the war against holiday binges. Use this worksheet to set yourself up for success every day throughout the season! Set positive “addition”
Read more →By Dr. Matthew Kelly, DC Have you ever experienced low back pain for what seems like no reason? While exercising, do deadlifts or kettlebell swings give you back pain? Or do you just avoid those movements all-together because you feel they are unsafe? If so, you are not
Read more →Do you need some ideas for a holiday gift? You can help your friends and family members with their New Year’s Resolutions with an ArCTIC Gift Certificate. You can purchase ArCTIC Gift Certificates for specific packages for Personal Training, Nutrition Services, Fitness Assessments and Running Coaching.
Read more →Schreffler Chiropractic is proud to present ArCTIC: Arlington’s Coaching – Training and Injury Center! For years, Schreffler Chiropractic has helped people get out of pain, but now it is time for us to do more. With Arlington’s Coaching, Training and Injury Center (ArCTIC) we will be
Read more →By Lauren Trocchio, RD, LD, CSSD Barring certain medical conditions, the basic tenants of nutrition apply to everyone: we need macronutrients (carbohydrates, fat, protein, and water) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), along with less well categorized nutrients like antioxidants. How much, from what types of foods, and when
Read more →By Dr. Matthew Kelly, DC I am a firm believer of training movements over specific muscles. This ensures that you are getting the best “bang for your buck” in terms of time invested and the results produced. Of course, there is a time and a place for training
Read more →By Dr. Keith Schreffler, DC It is with great sadness that Schreffler Chiropractic has to say goodbye to one of our favorite patients. Mr. K., who was 97 years young, lived well, laughed often and loved much. I loved listening to him tell stories when he was in
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