I'm not one to speak in ultimatums, but here is one thing that you MUST DO EVERY SINGLE DAY. And that is Move Your Body Joints in their FULL range of motion If you don't use it, you lose it… so rejuvenate your ranges of motion with these!
Category: mobility
3 Ways to Protect Your Most Vulnerable Joint From Injury (#3 is my All-Time favorite)
What if I told you that stretching and mobility is not the best way to improve shoulder health; would you believe me? At the same time, neither is excessive strengthening or doing handstands every day. Since the shoulder can be so powerful, yet fragile, it goes a bit deeper than your usual strengthen-&-stretch routine in… Continue reading 3 Ways to Protect Your Most Vulnerable Joint From Injury (#3 is my All-Time favorite)
Tight Shoulders? Poor Neck Posture? Well, You May Have Upper Cross Syndrome (it is fixable)
Sorry to disappoint you, but there will not be my usual fancy-schmancy "set the tone" introduction for this post; we are getting right down to business! What is Upper Cross Syndrome Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) is initially seen as a forward head posture with rounded shoulders, even while attempting to stand tall. Before you WebMD yourself… Continue reading Tight Shoulders? Poor Neck Posture? Well, You May Have Upper Cross Syndrome (it is fixable)
14 Bodyweight Movements to Spice Up Your Warm-Ups
The most important part of the workout is the one most often skipped! It can feel like pulling teeth if it is too slow of a pace, or not preparing you for the what lies ahead in your training session. Yet, without a warm-up, the chances of injury skyrocket, performance potential decreases, overall preparedness for… Continue reading 14 Bodyweight Movements to Spice Up Your Warm-Ups
The EASIEST Way to Increase Your Fitness, Health, & Longevity (without a gym membership)
https://youtu.be/JCC3UTyhSdk What's better than a little Mr. Bean to get you up and groovin' this day?! Although those moves won't win 'So You Think You Can Dance', did you notice the exercise he was doing in order to increase his longevity, health, and joint health? He Loosely Moved His Body in Many Different Directions As… Continue reading The EASIEST Way to Increase Your Fitness, Health, & Longevity (without a gym membership)
iSorry… Your Phone is Destroying Your Wrist and Hand Health; fix your pain, stiffness or discomfort RIGHT NOW
https://flic.kr/p/5aSoAT Your hands and fingers were designed for freedom of movement for countless physical tasks. But recently, societies are becoming more and more prone to hand, wrist, and elbow injuries. You could say it is from weight training, family genetics, or a stupid injury from when you were young. While all of those still may… Continue reading iSorry… Your Phone is Destroying Your Wrist and Hand Health; fix your pain, stiffness or discomfort RIGHT NOW
Just Focus On One Thing In the Moment: Habit Forming Advice to Make Them Stick
Everday on your social media news feed is a new diet fad or nutrition hack, but I urge you to avoid the buzz and take miraculous claims with a grain of Pink Himalayan Sea salt. Trying to flip your habits and behaviors a 180º (nutrition, fitness, lifestyle, ect.) there is always some blowback. I understand… Continue reading Just Focus On One Thing In the Moment: Habit Forming Advice to Make Them Stick
Get Down With the Sickness: How to Stay Fit While Feeling Under the Weather
Hey you! Yes you, as in you reading this now. I'm assuming that since you are here, you are curious how to learn some new ways to get rid of and avoid sickness aside from whatever isn't working currently. All is fine and dandy. Your training sessions have been consistent, your mood is vibrant at… Continue reading Get Down With the Sickness: How to Stay Fit While Feeling Under the Weather
Don’t Be a Dumbell Dummy; The EASIEST Way to Avoid Injury or Overuse During Training
I'll keep the intro short and sweet; there is a foolproof method to keep your body and mental state healthy without sacrificing your quality of exercise. Voodoo magic? Illicit substances? Stem cell injections? Maybe another time, but today, I want to drop some Sport & Exercise Science knowledge bombs on how to use your body… Continue reading Don’t Be a Dumbell Dummy; The EASIEST Way to Avoid Injury or Overuse During Training
6 Questions Every Smart Should Trainer Know About Their Clients
Reps, sets, and exercises used to be the most important parts of a personal training routine...but the business of fitness is changing in a more empowering direction. Yes, knowing that 8-12 repetitions are an ideal range for muscular hypertrophy where the muscle is in a hot spot of stimulus between strength and endurance training is important.… Continue reading 6 Questions Every Smart Should Trainer Know About Their Clients
