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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Category: Biomechanics and Kinesiology
Importance of Proper Form and Cueing in Personal Training
“Proper form first.” This core concept should be the driving force of our training methods with our personal training clients regardless of fitness level or…
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Activities of Daily Life and Posture: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
How much does our personal training clients’ posture truly affect back pain? And what do activities of daily life (ADLs) have to do with it?…
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Involving the Whole Muscle Cell in Holistic Training
In holistic exercise, the focus rests not on isolating a specific muscle or body part, but rather on strengthening all the muscles in the body…
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10 Minutes to Better Fitness with HIIT Workouts
Evidence-based scientific guidelines suggest that exercise ranks as an ideal non-pharmaceutical strategy in the prevention/management of chronic diseases. Despite these well-documented benefits, 33% of adults…
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Using Proprioception Exercises to Improve Balance and Coordination
What is Proprioception? Proprioception is the body’s ability to sense its movement, position, and orientation in space without having to rely on visual input. It…
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Fundamental Squat Technique, Cueing, and Modifications
The squat is arguably the most ubiquitous and programmed exercise in the personal trainer’s toolbox. This article will discuss fundamental squat technique, not a specific…
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Moment Arms in Exercise: A Brief Introduction to the Physics of Movement
For those of you who read the word “physics” and still opened this blog, I applaud you for being willing to challenge the breadth of…
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