“Walking can be as good as a workout, if not better, than running,” says Dr. Matt Tanneberg, CSCS, a sports Chiropractor and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist in Phoenix, Arizona who works with elite athletes. “You hear of people 'plateauing' when they continue to do the same workout routine and stop seeing results. I see patients all the time that plateau from running, they will run the same distance, speed and time, day in and day out. You need to constantly be switching up your exercise routine in order to get the maximum benefit for your health.”

Many workouts rely solely on your body weight for resistance training. “Body weight is a simple source of resistance that can be used in a multitude of different ways,” says Matt Tanneberg, a chiropractor and certified strength and conditioning specialist in Scottsdale, Arizona.

From push-ups to pull-ups to squats to crunches, there are myriad bodyweight exercises you can use to work just about any muscle group in your body, says Tanneberg. In fact, if you’re a beginner, Tanneberg recommends learning to work with your own body weight first before even thinking about weights.

"After working out, your body is depleted, which means it's important to eat if you're hungry," says Matt Tanneberg, DC, a sports chiropractor and certified strength and conditioning specialist in Phoenix. "Just make sure that if you're eating multiple times a day, keep your portion sizes in check."

To avoid taking in extra calories because you're eating more often, keep meals to 500 calories or fewer and snacks under 200, limiting total calories to about 1,600 to 1,800 a day.

"When a specific muscle or body part isn't working the way it is supposed to, it is susceptible to injury, as are other body parts that are forced to take on the additional work", said Matt Tanneberg, DC, CSCS.

When massaging your muscles for injury prevention, he recommended creating a pre-exercise routine that includes "a dynamic warm-up that ideally mimics some or all of the movements you will be performing, followed by self-massage on any areas that feel tense, tight or limited".

"Deadlifts are one of the best full body exercises you can perform, as they work multiple major muscle groups in the same movement," says chiropractor and certified strength and conditioning specialist at Body Check Chiropractic & Sports Rehabilitation, Matt Tanneberg.

Improper form stresses your lumbar (lower) spine, which increases your risk of lower back pain and injury, Tanneberg says. 

Chiropractor and certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), Dr. Matt Tanneberg recommends this pair of running shoes for clients because they "Have a great balance of being light but also enough support for your lower extremities to absorb some of that pressure." 

"Cable machines are designed to force your muscles to contract throughout the full range of motion [during an exercise]," Matt Tanneberg, DC, CSCS, owner of Body Check Chiropractic & Sports Rehabilitation, tells LIVESTRONG.com. So long as you don't let the weight stack drop, your muscles are working; it doesn't matter if you're shortening the muscle, lengthening it or pausing in between reps.

A well-fitting backpack is all about support: “Carrying a backpack changes your center of gravity, putting additional pressure not only on the mid and lower back, but also on your hips, knees and ankles,” Tanneberg explains.

Your backpack should fit properly and snugly so that load is evenly distributed throughout your body.

Tanneberg’s must-haves for a proper fit for healthy biomechanics include:

There are certain things all athletes—no matter the sport or activity—should do to try to prevent strains, sprains, and pains of all kinds. “I like to use the term ‘pre-hab’ when talking about body maintenance,” says Dr. Matt Tanneberg, a sports chiropractor and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) in Scottsdale, Arizona. “The idea of pre-hab is to preventatively take care of potential issues.” Many of the following “pre-hab” strategies also apply to rehabilitating injuries. Use them to maximize your potential for avoiding the worrisome kind of “ouch” pain, so you can focus on the “ohhhh ya” feedback type of pain that lets you know you’re getting fit. 

“A treadmill is an effective way to burn calories and work on your cardiovascular health,” says Matt Tanneberg, certified strength and conditioning specialist based in Scottsdale, Arizona. “Compared to other cardio equipment, the treadmill delivers the most natural range of motion. You’re able to walk or run at your controlled pace and, most of the time, use the same normal stride and gait as you would use outside.”

Benefits of Cold Plunging, here's why it is worth the freeze. Soaking in ice-cold water isn't the most appealing pitch, but the science confirms there are real benefits to cold plunging. For starters, research shows that cold-water therapy can help reduce inflammation. It can also help with perceived soreness after a tough workout, which is why it's often used by athletes for recovery purposes.

Authority Magazine’s Fitness Champions: Why & How Dr. Matt Tanneberg is Helping to Champion Fitness

Follow the link to find out which shoes Dr. Matt recommended to People, saying: “These shoes are great for long walks in a foreign country or city and are stylish enough to dress up or stay casual.”

When you are involved in a car accident, get scheduled with Dr. Matt Tanneberg as soon as possible to ensure that you will recover in a timely manner. Dr. Matt and Body Check will help you get rid of your pain, inflammation and issues related with being involved in a car accident.

An orthopedic mattress could align your spine and ease your aches and pains – just try not to be taken in by the marketing jargon

When you work out at the beach, you get a better total-body workout in less time thanks to soft, unstable sand. Do any of these bodyweight workouts before a day at your favorite sand-and-surf spot.

Squeezing in time for a workout isn’t always easy in a work, family or school balancing act — but fitness pros explain that making exercise a priority provides both physical and mental health benefits.

One of the most common causes of heel pain, plantar fasciitis can cause stabbing aches in your foot, making each step feel excruciating. For people who spend all day on their feet, a flare-up of plantar fasciitis can completely derail a day.

At Body Check Chiropractic, we are proud to be your premier partner in achieving optimal health and wellness through expert chiropractic care. Dr. Matt Tanneberg uses a personalized approach to address each individual's unique needs and concerns.