As a trainer, I observe the methods, tactics, and techniques of individuals in the gym. I like seeing everyone making improvements to their physical and mental lives. However, the one thing that truly bothers me is when I see an …
Hip flexibility and strength play an extremely important role in an individual’s mobility to live everyday life and as an athlete. Overcoming hip tightness can lead to less pain, increase your range of motion and improve your coordination. Beyond athletic …
How to have a productive and healthy new year Every new year, resolutions are made and usually broken within the first 30 days. Why, you ask? This failure is not because we don’t desire change, it is usually because there’s …
If one of your goals is to safely lose weight, it is important to understand the relationship between weight loss and exercise. According to Harvard Medical School, women need about 11 Cal/lb. of body weight daily to maintain their weight …
I. Start out slowly The number one reason for failed health goals is the discouragement. Instead of doing ‘too much, too soon, too hard’ starting an exercise program with LESS THAN you know you can do can help you succeed. …
Each year, with great hope and expectations the usual resolutions are made. Sadly enough, a mere 10% of us succeed in keeping them. The number one resolution made by Americans this year is to lose weight. Psychology Today gives us …
The ViPR is a weighted, hollow cylinder with openings for handholds that allow for lifting, tilting, flipping, and pulling. It is a fun and inventive physical training tool. The ViPR encourages tri planer movement through the sagittal, frontal and transverse …
One of the most important topics for discussion is that of fascia; its function and purpose in the human body. When fascia is healthy, it works to allow fluid and deliberate, effective motion. Conversely, when fascia starts to break down, …
