Jonathan Tooker

Pushing your physical limits when going to the gym is inherent in fitness. The idea of improving your health or building muscle is the reason why people maintain such a regular gym schedule. Yet, there can be times when our determination and desire for immediate results can push your physical limits too far. Listen to your body, as there may be some signs and symptoms that you may be exhausting yourself too much in your workout routines.
Moderation in physical training is essential. Too much ...

Always buy fresh fruits and vegetables in season. You’ll get the best flavor and best prices. And Spring is when the harvest begins. Here are just a few great springtime selections to grab when they taste the best!
Apricots come to market mid to late spring season as the weather gets warmer.
Asparagus is harvested through March to June, depending on where it is being grown. A
common fallacy with asparagus is that the thickness of the stalk will indicate the tenderness of the vegetables. The t...

Check out these unique gyms for unique bodies in Atlanta, Georgia by Jonathan Tooker
Atlanta, GA is a big city and in every big city, there are people and personalities of all types, as well as businesses that reflect those differences. In the world of exercise, this is no different. Different body types and people with different goals all like to work out differently. Because of these differing goals and needs, Atlanta is filled with many gyms featuring different classes and workout styles. ...

2019 was a year full of research and discovery; from reaching new distances to learning more about our solar system, 2019 was a big year for science. The considerable amount of findings makes it hard to boil down to a few, so here is a look at top space science discoveries of 2019.
MU69
On January 1st, 2019, the New Horizons probe took hundreds of photos of the space rock, MU69 or Arrokoth, as it flew past at 32,000 miles per hour. This is the most distant object humanity has ever remotely vi...

From a very early age, people are introduced to mathematics; by the time kids leave school, the numbers and figures of math have been integrated into daily life so much so that it’s barely noticeable. However, without the core understanding, life would be difficult to navigate. Here are some ways that math is important to daily life.
Understanding the World
One of the most exciting aspects of math is how it is found in nature– how it helps explain things we don’t quite understand. For example...

Atlanta, Georgia, is known for a lot of things, but one attraction you don't often hear about is the science museums in and around the city.
Atlanta, Georgia, is known for a lot of things, but one attraction you don't often hear about is the science museums in and around the city. For anyone looking for a fun, interactive way to explore in Atlanta, these science museums are just the thing.
Tellus Science Museum
This 120,000 square foot museum is located just north of Atlanta. Visitors can eng...

In this society with 24hr news cycles, “binge-worthy” streaming series, work, family, and play, finding the time, let alone the motivation, to work out can be difficult. Whether you are new to exercise or a workout enthusiast, here are a few tactics to help find your motivation more easily.
Start with defining your goal.
It is impossible to reach a goal if you don’t clearly define it. Some people may argue it is best to work towards a broader, long-term goal rather than setting a specific sho...

Atlanta, Georgia, is known for a lot of things, but one attraction you don't often hear about is the science museums in and around the city.
Atlanta, Georgia, is known for a lot of things, but one attraction you don't often hear about is the science museums in and around the city. For anyone looking for a fun, interactive way to explore in Atlanta, these science museums are just the thing.
Tellus Science Museum
This 120,000 square foot museum is located just north of Atlanta. Visitors can eng...

Jonathan Tooker is a data analyst based out of Atlanta, Georgia with a passion for science and fitness.

For hundreds of thousands of years, humanity has wondered and pondered over outer space. The sun and moon gave way to how we tell time; the stars were used to discern location and then used to determine astrology. Since the beginning of civilization, the moon, the sun, and the stars have been perplexing and intriguing points of conversation and life. However, humans had yet to discover or develop the technology needed to learn more.

For hundreds of thousands of years, humanity has wondered and pondered over outer space. The sun and moon gave way to how we tell time; the stars were used to discern location and then used to determine astrology. Since the beginning of civilization, the moon, the sun, and the stars have been perplexing and intriguing points of conversation and life. However, humans had yet to discover or develop the technology needed to learn more.
The first development came in the form of telescopes in 1608...

Did you know that there are over 600 muscles in the body? The three main muscle types within the body are skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles. Skeletal muscles are exactly what they sound like: they are muscles attached to the bones in your body and can be voluntarily moved. Smooth muscles are involuntary muscles–meaning we don’t control when they move– that are a part of the digestive tract and other internal organs. Cardiac muscles, also involuntary, work to make your heart function prope...

What may have been a far more uncommon term 50 years ago has now become far more understood. For this, we can thank the media, teachers, and even Toy Story’s Buzz Lightyear. But what exactly is a light-year?
A light-year is a term we use to describe the distance to most space objects. A light-year is the distance light travels in one Earth year: 6 trillion miles, or for those with more visual learning preferences, that is 6,000,000,000,000 miles.
We know that light travels at a speed of 186,0...

From a very early age, we are taught about the stars and planets in our solar system. These concepts have become so ingrained in our minds that it isn’t often we stop to think about how and why things are the way they are. Who decided Jupiter is Jupiter and not Saturn? Who decided we should call our closest star the Sun and not the Moon?
To understand how the planets in our solar system got their names, it’s important to understand where some of the names in stem from. Well-known planets, suc...

Physical fitness is often misconstrued and packaged as a beauty tool rather than a health tool. When discussing fitness, it is common to hear topics relating to body weight and attractiveness. At the doctor’s office, you may be told that without regular exercise, you are more likely to face chronic health obstacles, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc.
However, exercise is not merely about aerobic capacity or endurance. While physical fitness is known to improve a person’s p...