Jump, skip, and hop are all forms of plyometric movements incorporated more and more in exercise programs but WHY? Plyometric movements typically involve lengthening of the muscle, eccentric muscle contraction, followed by quick shortening of a muscle, concentric contraction. They help to develop power and agility, while providing a great…
5 Healthy Hacks to Keep Your Nutrition on Point If there is one thing that always seems to sabotage our healthy eating, it’s time! Yes, everything goes great when we can make nutrition our number 1 priority, but what happens when life gets in the way? Here are a few…
Total Gym Strength Training Workout For Beginners Congratulations on receiving your new Total Gym! It’s awesome that you took the first step in creating a higher quality of life for yourself. You have your new and beautiful piece of equipment right in front of you and I bet that you’re…
With the critical acclaim of the movie Free Solo, which tells the story of Alex Honnold’s attempt to climb El Capitan without ropes, climbing sports have seen a huge resurgence! If you’re interested in learning to climb, and don’t want to invest in climbing gear, bouldering may be a great…
https://youtu.be/7CVpggkzfqo Are you looking for that one specific exercise that can improve your posture, strengthen your core, improve your ability to perform activities like climbing a ladder, and reverse the effects of spending long hours hunched over sitting on a plane, typing on your computer, or sitting on the couch?!…
https://youtu.be/E5gbjjTTR0M In industrial nations, it is estimated that up to 75% of the population will experience low back pain. Causes of low back pain are variable from excessive weight, strenuous exercise or lifting to stress and anxiety. With multiple possible contributing factors, there appears to be a common denominator amongst…
https://youtu.be/7AfqL1LK_rk%20 Want to get COREgeous with a workout that tones, defines, and even challenges your mind? If you answered yes ... then let’s do this! In previous blogs I discussed the importance of performing the plank and crunch exercises with proper form. If you happened to miss those two blogs,…
https://youtu.be/hPMb_gC2Pvk Ready, Set, Crunch! The secret for getting rock-hard washboard abs is to properly train your core muscles, supplement your core training with cardio exercise, and manage your overall diet. This may not sound surprising to you, but what happens when your diet is in check, your getting plenty of…
If there is one product that most fitness enthusiasts have on hand or in their homes it’s arnica. Why? Because it is well known for its natural ability to help with external inflammation like bruises, sprains, etc. It is a very popular homeopathic remedy that has been used for years…
https://youtu.be/GOdHr6aaC0s The pain and stiffness associated with arthritis can result in a person avoiding all movement. Ironically the best method to combat arthritis is movement. Rhythmical and low impact movement encourages joint lubrication, strengthening to offset the poor biomechanical loading, and flexibility to maintain and gain range of motion. The…