Healthy Foods For Your Heart

Healthy Foods For Your Heart

February is American Heart Month. SSMI Registered Dietitian Chrissy Barth has a few tips on what foods can keep your heart in tip top shape.  Tip 1: Cut back on refined sugars and sodium. One way to cut back on both is to avoid processed food as much as possible,...
Metabolic Testing 

Metabolic Testing 

Coming up with a plan to improve performance is key whether you’re a professional or recreational athlete or just someone who wants to stay active. One way to ramp up your performance is by determining the condition of your cardiovascular system with a VO2 Max Test....
Another Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Race in the Books

Another Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Race in the Books

I completed my fourteenth year as the local race director for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Running Series on Jan. 15. What a fun weekend, even with mother nature bringing in some cold and rainy weather to the Valley of the Sun. My other roles include being...
Nutrition Tip of the Month

Nutrition Tip of the Month

SSMI Registered Dietitian Chrissy Barth has a few nutrition tips to jumpstart the New Year and keep it going all year round. Tip 1: Treat every meal like a Monday morning. Every meal is an opportunity to nourish your mind and body. Focus on foods that you can have and...
Treat and Compete Chronicles with Dr. Carfagno

Treat and Compete Chronicles with Dr. Carfagno

My motto with patients is Treat and Compete. I not only treat their injuries to feel better, but I want to get them back out doing the active things they did whether it be walking, hiking or competing in an event. I definitely practice what I preach. I have competed...