Oops probably should have posted this one at the beginning of summer, but we still have a little while longer until running season is over. Just like any exercise or movement there is a technique to be more efficient and prevent injuries. Running is no exception. I know a lot of people who have calf, …
I love programming the deadbug exercise as a warmup before squats and deadlifts. I also like it as a main core exercise for young athletes. If I am coaching a big class I look around and see a lot of funky deadbugs. Without proper execution this exercise seems silly as you flail around on the …
*never stretch if its painful, and do not use a band for stretching if you are considered hyper mobile. Trying to get loosened up before a workout can be challenging at times. I like to have people grab a band to help stretch out their joints and even helps for a better warm up. Next …
Tennis elbow is a very common injury that can be debilitating to people strength training as well as playing tennis. If you have pain on the outside of your elbow that is most likely tennis elbow. Pain on the inside is called golfers elbow. Basically this is inflammation in the muscles that extend the wrist. …
Elbow pain can be a nuisance, here are some quick tips to help Read More »
Researchers claim that 80% of americans will experience back pain in their lives. why is that? Well a lot of reasons really. It can be debilitating if it hits you in the right spot. Here are some common causes of back pain and some answers that I think will help you in your training. What …
Deadlifting is an art form, a mosaic if you will. Everyone loves to pick up heavy stuff, even in ancient times the people found enjoyment in lifting heavy things. Deadlifts are big time ego boosters, I mean how cool is it to be able to pull 2,3,4 even 500 lbs of the ground. Over the …
Top 5 cues for deadlifting that will help you hit your PR and prevent injury Read More »
If you are looking for the fitness pro to tell you to indulge over the 4th of July weekend you came to the right place. For years I stuggled with telling myself I would eat like a bird, grazing at my family or friends party. I ended up binging like crazy and feeling horrible about …
Rowing, running, jumping all seem like simple, easy movements. Despite the lack of weight and injury risk, there is still a sharp learning curve and technique to these movements. When I watch people run down the road I usually watch their gait and you see a lot of funky looking running technique. Same goes for …
CrossFit is super addictive and there is nothing like when you are finished with a WOD. It makes it way better when you are able to hit the workouts as prescribed, hit PRS, or do pull ups and double unders. Obviously every individual is different so these may not all apply to you, but here …
Don’t chew gum while working out you could get hurt. Ok maybe I am being an overprotective dad at the moment and 5 years ago I would have never written this article. A lot of people coming to the gym that do not have a strong background and weightlifting like to chew gum. I mean …
