POTENTRx

05/29/2019

https://www.potentrx.com/blog/2019/5/29/take-home-message-2-consider-your-social-determinants-of-health-to-prevent-cardiovascular-disease

Why are some areas in the world healthier than others? Do we really understand what is influencing our health?

05/06/2019

"Life" + "Style" = "Lifestyle". Do we always account for both parts of the equation when we try living a "healthy lifestyle"? Find out what we quite often miss when we consider taking on a new healthy habit.

https://www.potentrx.com/blog/preventive-series-1

"Life" + "Style" = "Lifestyle". Do we always account for both parts of the equation when we try living a "healthy lifestyle"? Find out what we quite often miss when we consider taking on a new healthy habit.

04/16/2019

To our followers: If you haven't visited our new and improved website yet, now's the time to take a peak!
www.potentrx.com

POTENTRx provides our clients the information, strategies, guidance and support they need to optimize their health and performance across their lifespan.

04/16/2019

https://www.doctorspeck.com/blog/whats-all-the-hype-about-preventive-care

What’s better than curing a disease? Not having a disease in the first place. Keep reading to find out what you need to know about the essentials of preventiv

03/26/2019

https://www.potentrx.com/blog/new-study-reveals-exercise-as-effective-as-medication-for-blood-pressure

03/05/2019

In this podcast, genneve Director of Health, ob/gyn Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su, interviews one of Seattle's leading cardiologists, Dr. Sarah Speck, on ways to impr

02/05/2019

In honor of National Heart Month, Dr. Speck addresses the health challenges women face throughout a lifetime and offers some guidance.

https://www.doctorspeck.com/blog/a-womans-heart

In honor of National Heart Month, Dr. Speck addresses the health challenges women face throughout a lifetime and offers some guidance.

01/31/2019

Did you know that we lose 1 in 3 women to cardiovascular disease, yet nearly 80% of cardiac events can be prevented? Let's support a great cause led by the American Heart Association and tomorrow.

https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/get-involved/give/wear-red-and-give

On the first Friday of every February, which is designated as American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. Wear red to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and save lives. Because when we come together, there’s nothing we can’t do.

01/24/2019

"What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory -- and protects your brain against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHY0FxzoKZE&list=LL063IHztFnpNEduzTb3YpPA

What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuk...

01/18/2019

Too much sitting increases your risk of heart problems, Type 2 diabetes, and several types of cancer. It makes your joints stiff and affects your overall health, especially if you don't get regular exercise! There are many ways to reduce your "t**h time."

https://www.potentrx.com/blog/sit-less-move-more

Too much sitting increases your risk of heart problems, Type 2 diabetes, and several types of cancer. It makes your joints stiff and affects your overall health

04/26/2018

Interesting article explaining the importance of hydration during exercise in order to maximize cognitive function.

The researchers noted that previous studies have shown that dehydration reduces exercise performance and brain function in young people, but less is known about its impact on seniors.

06/26/2017

Forbes posted an interesting article a couple years ago about how different personalities are more likely to respond better to different modalities of exercise. Check it out through the link below!
https://www.forbes.com/2010/06/17/fitness-health-personality-type-forbes-woman-well-being-exercise-workout.html

Use your professional personality to find the best workout for you.

06/05/2017

What motivates you to get up in the morning and put in work that day? What really pushes you to be the most successful person you can be? Check out this article below for some insight into the answer to this question. We all have our specific motivators from person to person, but overall, what is it that drives us to work hard?

https://blog.bufferapp.com/the-science-of-what-motivates-us-to-get-up-for-work-every-day

The following post is a guestpost by Walter Chen, founder of a unique new project management tool IDoneThis. More about Walter at the bottom of the post. So, here is the thing right at the start: I’ve always been uncomfortable with the traditional ideal of the professional — cool, collected, and ca...

05/22/2017

Are you a Slacker or are you a Rebel? ALWAYS dominate Monday. Skipping Monday’s workouts or planned activities makes it that much easier to skip the ones planned for Tuesday and Wednesday. Check out the article below for some motivational jargon to get you amped for your Monday goals and stay on track for the week!
https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/always-dominate-monday/

Mondays are tough. After an epic weekend of rest and relaxation (or drinking and debauchery), that infernal alarm clock always seems to wake you up far too early. The temporary relief from seven minutes of snoozing quickly turns into half an hour. Arriving fifteen minutes late to work - using the si...

05/18/2017

Establishing a consistent exercise routine is essential in order to reap long-term health benefits. While rest and lapses in routine are necessary and inevitable, it is important to understand the physiological consequences of inactivity.

https://www.outsideonline.com/2175671/five-things-happen-your-body-when-you-quit-working-out

Your body has something to say about your exercise hiatus.

05/15/2017

Nothing works quite like music. Studies have shown that listening to music while exercising can create distraction from different stressors inhibiting your ability to exercise and/or stay active. Music can help one block out distracting background noise at the gym or discomfort from movements. It allows your mind to reset and regain focus on the task at hand. Help yourself find “the zone” by throwing on some of your favorite songs and get active! Check out the article below for a deeper look into the relationship between exercise and music.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/music-workout-exercise-playlist-pain-easier-rocky-research-studies-proven-a7238016.html

Chances are that the punchy first chords of “Eye of the Tiger”, the soundtrack to classic boxing movie Rocky III, conjure up images of sporting prowess and success in your mind. It’s probably even on your motivational gym playlist to help you pummel the punching bag (don’t worry, your secret is safe...

05/08/2017

“Exercise does something that medication doesn’t. It proves a new identity to yourself. Each time you finish a workout, you reap the benefits of an increased sense of self-confidence. The cumulative impact of these “small wins” is enormous.” – James Clear (Habits blogger)

We have all heard that exercise can improve one’s mood and that it can even help treat depression better than medication. But unless you have experienced this, it’s hard to believe exercise can produce effects that powerful. Check out the article below to read about the psychology and the physiology of why exercise makes you happy.

http://routineexcellence.com/why-exercise-makes-you-happy/

05/03/2017

Calling all Fitbit users! Fitbit Local puts on free monthly workouts led by local Fitbit ambassadors in the community. This month’s event is the Goal Day 5k Run/Walk. The event will take place at Seward Park on Saturday, May 20th at 10:00 AM. RSVP to secure your spot and more info can be found at the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fitbit-local-seattle-tickets-33742634127

Sweat it out with Fitbit Local, a series of free monthly workouts in your city led by fitness leaders from your community.Join Fitbit Local Ambassadors Kevin Ng and Sami Sweeney for the first ever Fitbit Local Seattle 5k Fun Run/Walk! Lace up your sneakers and walk, run or jog the course while takin...

05/01/2017

“Being consistent is more important than anything else.”

If there’s any web page out there that is going to help you try new ways to motivate yourself to be fit and healthy, it’s this one. This article was posted on a website called Routine Excellence created by a gentleman by the name of Benyamin. Benyamin details 51 different tips and tricks to try out to see what works best for you. Each tip goes into detail about how it should be approached and executed to maximize benefits. It is important to remember that everyone is different and what works well for one person might not work well for the next so don’t get discouraged if your first attempt does not go as well as you expect! Check it out through the link below.
http://routineexcellence.com/fitness-motivation-tips/

04/26/2017

A proper warm-up is a frequently overlooked, yet vital component of a healthy exercise routine. Warm-ups help to get your body ready to go for activity and reduces the risk of injury. Check-out these moves for an effective 5-minute warm-up:

https://www.outsideonline.com/2165806/five-minute-warmup-any-sport

Just a few quick moves will set up your body to perform at its best in any sport and keep you injury-free while you work.

04/19/2017

Celebrate Earth Day this month with the Magnuson Run Series! Seattle’s Earth Day Run/Walk will take place April 22nd at 10 am located at Magnuson Park. The event will feature 5k, 10K and 13.1 mi distances. Each finisher will receive a native sapling tree and an additional tree will be plated in your name. Registration and more information can be found here:

http://magnusonseries.org/earthday

04/13/2017

Read Doctorspeck.com's latest blog post on the effects on cortisol and your weight.

Chronically elevated levels of the hormone cortisol are correlated to obesity, increased waist circumference and BMI.

04/10/2017

Most of us who have struggled with finding motivation to eat healthy and work out understand that this struggle is rooted in our mentality. The mental side of these topics is starting to get more and more attention however it has for the most part been vastly underrated and ignored. If you find yourself struggling to change these habits into healthy ones, the best way to approach changes may be with “brain-training”. The article below focuses on approaching these unwanted habits with positive thinking and memory games. In addition, this article also talks about how there is a link between physical exercise and the brain. Check it out through the link below!

How "brain training" can help you eat healthier, work out more often, lose weight, and even cut out unhealthy habits like excessive drinking.

04/03/2017

Lacking motivation to exercise? Exercise may be the best way to improve that motivation. Research has shown that regular exercise vastly improves one’s memory and willpower. Check out the article below for more information on exercise and the brain!

Regular exercise changes the brain in ways to improve memory and thinking skills, according to new research from the University of British Columbia.

03/20/2017

One of the biggest barriers to starting and sticking with an exercise routine is time. Our schedules are often packed full and much of the time once we have a break, we use that break to catch our breath. Check out this article below which points out some helpful tips for including exercise into a busy schedule!

Martin Bjergegaard is on a mission to help busy workers stay fit and healthy—in fact, he wrote a book on it. Based on his research, he shares six tried-and-true strategies for squeezing exercise into a busy daily routine.

03/15/2017

Calling all Fitbit users! Fitbit Local puts on free monthly workouts led by local Fitbit ambassadors in the community. This month’s event is called Bend & Brunch featuring a power vinyasa yoga class followed by a brunch. The event will take place at 415 Westlake Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 on Saturday, March 18th at 11:00 AM. RSVP to secure your spot and more info can be found at the following link:

Join Kevin Ng for a power vinyasa session followed by a brunch hosted by LA based clothing company Iron Lily! Stick around after the workout for a chance to win a Fitbit tracker!

03/08/2017

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with one of Seattle’s most exciting fun runs! The St. Patrick Day Dash is a 5k fun run/walk taking place Sunday, March 12th at the Seattle Center. The race benefits the Detlef Schrempf Foundation in support of Northwest children’s charities. More information and registration can be found here:

03/06/2017

In the words of the famous Henry Ford, “If you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right”.
Change is difficult but it largely a mental battle with that little voice in the back of your head always telling you what you can and cannot do. Check out this article published on Greatist.com about how intrinsic motivation will serve you better in the long run than extrinsic.

Michael Mantell of the American Council On Exercise explains what keeps us from sticking to a gym routine and gives four strategies for developing lasting commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

02/17/2017

Our in-house cardiologist was just ranked one of the top 3 Cardiologist in Seattle by ThreeBestRated.com. Go Dr. Speck, we're grateful to be part of your team.
Thank you to all those have left online reviews, they are very importance in sharing our message and growing our practice.