The human body is designed to carry out particular movement patterns. Extend Bend Twist Rotate Shrug Squat A few of the movements you are design to be able to do as a human. Performing the basic human movements are a part of your genetic make up and must be consistently worked on to maintain good…
The squat and the deadlift are two movements found in every strength and conditioning gym- with good reason. These two movements not only build raw strength, but they are needed for two of the most common movements in life. Getting off a chair or couch (aka a squat) and picking up anything off the ground…
It’s supposed to be the signature go-to move for upper body strength – the classic pushup. So if you’re finding you’re lacking power in your swing, you’ve probably considered adding them into your repertoire. But could they actually make your swing worse? Don’t get me wrong, taking the time to go through a strength program…
Ahhh…. That runner’s high. It doesn’t matter what type of runner you are, the feeling post run of those wonderful endorphins is the best and VERY addictive. So much so, people will often keep running through clear signals of back pain because they crave that “hit”. As wonderful as running is, it does put a…
Waking Up Feeling Tight? Here’s 5 tips to help you feel younger in the mornings. You swing your legs out of the bed, sit up and cross the fingers hoping nothing is going to hurt when you stand up. But ahh, there it is… A stiff back… Ooop, yep, tight neck and why does…
You’ve heard it all before. “Stretching is good for you. Make sure you do your stretches.” With flexibility being so widely promoted lets uncover 5 reasons why having adequate flexibility is important. Firstly lets define flexibility. The University Of California states “Flexibility is the ability of a joint or series of joints to move through an…
Imagine having a body that just felt awesome every day. No niggles, no tightness, no pain. Everyone’s body can be like this if you can obtain one position and be there consistently. It’s called anatomical position. Anatomical position is a position where your body is completely neutral and balanced. In this position, there are NO…
Walking. A day-to-day movement which you literally may do thousands of times each and every day. We start when we’re toddlers and continue through the entire lifespan. We even wear watches now to count our steps, with 10,000 steps being the average daily target many are striving for. So, since walking is such a common…
We are now working from home more than ever and even if you’re back in the office, the time spent seated at your desk, in your car and on the couch can add up to a huge amount of sitting! Whatever your reason for sitting a lot, your body is likely to be quite stagnant…