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…
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…
https://youtu.be/oZI-Ztyg4p8 Invigorate and revitalize your body by putting your heart over your head with inversion training! This type of movement allows more blood flow to reach the brain resulting in increased energy, mental stamina, and many other helpful benefits! WHY INVERT When your world gets turned upside down, you tend…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWmw1SP68mg&feature=youtu.be The leg pulley system is an amazing addition to your workout routine. I like to use it to stretch out my hips and legs on a low level especially with the range of motion you can achieve. I created this routine to show you just how easy it is…
https://youtu.be/t0h1hi-v_4g SLOWER MOVEMENTS, QUICK RESULTS Over the year’s trainers have been producing workouts that are faster, more intense, and claim to provide you with better results. Although they are good workouts, most people’s bodies are not equipped to handle the high-intense workouts without risk of injury or reaching muscle failure…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLz7vYaH5x8&feature=youtu.be High intensity workouts have been dominating the workout scene, but did you know that there are also proven benefits to changing fast paced exercises to slower, more mindful movements? By performing a variety of ‘slower style’ workouts, you can train your muscles in a different way to develop strength,…