Coach V's Trusted Health & Fitness Resources
Want to learn more between sessions? These are the articles I trust and share with my own clients. Every one comes from a respected health source, like Harvard, Mayo Clinic, the CDC and the NIH. Read them, save them, and bring your questions to our next session.
Boxing & Fitness
Punch up your exercise routine with fitness boxing (Harvard Health). Why non-contact fitness boxing builds strength, endurance and balance, and how to start safely.
Boxing workouts that get your heart pumping (Cleveland Clinic). Boxing as a full-body, HIIT-style workout, with the basic punches and a beginner circuit.
Exercise Basics
How much physical activity do adults need? (CDC). The official weekly targets for cardio and muscle-strengthening exercise for adults.
Four types of exercise can improve your health and physical ability (Healthy People 2030 (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services)). Endurance, strength, balance and flexibility: what each does and how to do it safely.
Nutrition
Healthy Eating Plate (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health). A simple visual guide to building a balanced plate at every meal.
Water: How much should you drink every day? (Mayo Clinic). How much fluid you need, what changes it (like training and heat), and signs you're drinking enough.
Mental Health & Mindset
Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases symptoms (Mayo Clinic). How regular movement helps ease depression and anxiety, plus tips for getting started.
Fit After 50
Want to live longer and better? Do strength training (Harvard Health). Why strength training matters more with age, and beginner-friendly ways to start.
Older adult activity: An overview (CDC). Weekly cardio, strength and balance guidelines for adults 65+, with sample schedules.
Exercise for your bone health (National Institutes of Health (NIAMS)). Weight-bearing, resistance and balance exercises that keep bones strong and help prevent falls.
Gaining weight during menopause (Mayo Clinic). Why weight shifts during menopause and how exercise and eating habits help.
Training With a Health Condition
Exercise and strength training with arthritis (Arthritis Foundation). How to start cardio and strength work with arthritis, at a gradual, joint-friendly pace.
Boxing class helps patients fight Parkinson's disease (Rush University). How non-contact boxing workouts help people with Parkinson's build fitness, coordination and confidence.
These articles are for general education and aren't medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise or nutrition plan, especially if you're living with an illness or injury.
Dig deep and be first, be last. - Coach V
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