The human body performs 5 basic movement patterns of pushing, pulling, bending, rotating, and single leg movements. Everyday activities, sports, and exercises use these movements in a variety of ways, sometimes improperly. Repetitive movements when done incorrectly can result in poor posture, improper body alignment, and potential injury, not to…
Generally, a perfectly balanced body works better, looks better and can certainly help us stay injury free! Sadly, we are not born perfect, and despite the importance of maintaining muscle balance, most people and even some trainers seem to have missed this point! Common Causes of Muscle Imbalances I cannot…
Have you ever wondered if too much of a good thing can be bad for you? Have you ever worked out to the point of extreme exhaustion and experienced severe prolonged muscle aches? How hard is too hard and how much is too much? Those questions are very important as…
What’s your motivation for working out? Common responses include: building muscle, injury prevention, losing a few pounds and getting stronger. One popular underlying reason is wanting to look good. Some people might be hesitant to share that but they shouldn’t be. There is nothing wrong with wanting to look good…
We already know that as we exercise and exhale more excessively, our body gives off more heat, sweat and carbon dioxide, which can attract mosquitoes that carry a nasty bite. Other bodily functions exude different fluids as we exercise, and often these are irresistible to these airborne pests. Fit Bodies…
Have you ever tried a movement that is supposed to be the best ab exercise to get a 6 pack, but every time you try to do the exercise, you end up with lower back pain or a sore neck? If so, there's a pretty good chance your form is…
When I discuss toning a body, I think of a dancer’s body. A dancer’s body is lithe, powerful and strong. There are subtle, attractive muscles that shine through and look natural to the body. This differs from building pounds of muscle which can also be attractive but results in obvious…
Think back to when you were just a little kid. What was your favorite sandwich? If you’re like me, it was probably a good ol’ fashioned peanut butter and jelly sandwich. And on special occasions, adding a sliced banana to the sandwich would make it that much more special. This…
At the cellular level, we need vitamins and minerals to survive. Without them, our bodies could suffer from various symptoms of vitamin or mineral deficiency. For example, our immune system could weaken, increasing the risk of getting a cold, the flu, allergies, and other ailments. Our cells will not have…
https://youtu.be/uA92Rns4WBA Have you ever injured your rotator cuff at any point in your life? If you haven’t, then that’s great to hear, and you should definitely appreciate the fact that you have not had to deal with that before. But if you’ve had a rotator cuff injury, then you most…