Psoas: The Fight or Flight Muscle
The psoas muscle is one that is talked about often– whether an athlete is blaming it for “tight” hips or when a yoga instructor claims…
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The psoas muscle is one that is talked about often– whether an athlete is blaming it for “tight” hips or when a yoga instructor claims…
READ MOREOne of the easiest pitfalls to fall into is sticking with the same old thing. “We’ve done it this way for years,” or “We’re used…
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The attention personal trainers have historically given their clients was primarily physical. With increasing light cast on toxic diet culture and body dysmorphia, nurturing clients’…
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It sounds simple enough. People want to add a protein powder to their daily routine in order to supplement their protein intake. So buy a…
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Eugen Sandow (1867-1925), was a Russian born entertainer, strongman, fitness professional, and bodybuilder. At a time when physical fitness technique, nutrition, and physique were not…
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Push-ups feel so good. The work to your shoulders, arms, and back all the while working your core, toning glutes, lengthening our chronically tight iliopsoas/hip…
READ MORELooking to diversify your programming, attract new clients and add variety for your existing clientele? Water workouts can make quite a splash!
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Suspension straps are a great way to modify lunges to make them easier or more difficult. A win-win for fitness programming! I started using these…
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Most fitness enthusiasts who have had their sights set high on muscle growth have certainly heard of creatine if they aren’t already taking it. If…
READ MOREDo you ever go out to eat and find that bread basket too irresistible to stay away from? What about the dessert table at the…
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The human body is a dynamic machine. We have been designed and created to move,react, create force, withstand being pulled, twisted, and undergo various stressors. However, when the human body exceeds a certain threshold, something gives way. This being connective tissue, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Making one thing inevitable, breakdown or injury. One important contractile element that places an essential role in withstanding stressors and provides static and dynamic support is called fascia.
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There are many ways to route cables through pulleys, offering both pros and cons in terms of mechanical advantage. Understanding the various types of pulley/cable-based…
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