One of the simplest, yet most powerful books every therapist should have in their library is “Muscles, Testing, and Function” by Florence Kendall. I find myself referencing it on a weekly basis sometimes. I find it so amazing that Florence, as a woman in the 1930’s and 40’s, was so ahead of her time in
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July 03, 2018
Top 10 Weight Loss Pitfalls
With so much confusing and contradictory information out there regarding weight loss, it’s no wonder we are among the most overweight countries in the world. This article from poliquingroup.com details some of the most common pitfalls and mistakes we commonly make when it comes to burning fat…most of which comes from inaccurate and misleading information
June 05, 2018
Is Stress Giving You Joint Pain?
Whenever my clients talk to me about their unexplained joint pain, my mind automatically says two words to me… “stress” or “food”. Whether its processed food, or a food allergy, they’re both stressors to the body. So the underlying issue that I’m really thinking of is STRESS. Most people don’t make the connection between their
May 09, 2018
Paul Chek’s Tips On Grips
Most gym goers rarely think about the sequencing of their exercises for each workout. The mentality behind most people’s workout is “Cardio. Then Weights. Then Abs.” However, your workouts should typically be sequenced in order of complexity, or neurological/physical demand. Paul Chek – in this article and video from paulcheksblog.com – goes one step further
May 01, 2018
TOP 6 REASONS YOU’RE NOT LOSING WEIGHT
1) RESTRICTING CALORIES. Losing weight isn’t about eating less. It’s about eating right. Someone who eats 1700 calories of doritos, tequila, and taco bell will not lose more weight than someone who eats 2000 calories of broccoli, chicken, and almonds. Why? The effect of toxic, processed foods on the body can cause inflammation in
March 29, 2018
Who is Online Personal Training For?
There’s no substitute for in-person 1-on-1 personal training. However, your schedule, budget, or proximity to a highly qualified personal trainer might not always allow you to commit to those recurring 1-on-1 sessions. Online personal training software has come a long way in the last few years, which allows the best possible product to be delivered
March 21, 2018
Are Your Feet Giving You Low Back Pain?
Low back pain is the second most common ailment amongst Americans, behind the common cold. Why exactly is that? Weak core? Constant sitting? Sedentary lifestyle? Genetics? According to Posturologists, deficiencies in posture (even down at your feet) have a huge impact on low back pain. This article from strengthsensei.com details what exactly a Posturologist is,
March 13, 2018
Paul Chek’s Guide to a Proper Warmup
Hitting the treadmill before your strength workout isn’t really prepping you for success. A proper warmup is vital for every workout or competition. But a warmup is not just designed to get our muscles warm in temperature. Our nuero-muscular system needs to be awakened and activated to get our mind body connection “warmed” up
February 21, 2018
TOP 5 EXERCISES THAT FLATTEN YOUR ABS:
You won’t find any ab exercises on this list because ab exercises don’t burn much fat in your midsection. High intensity compound movements do. Abdominal exercises are generally low intensity, work small muscles, and don’t burn many calories. They will tone the muscles in your midsection, however you’ll never see that tone if there’s
February 01, 2018
5 Quick Weight Loss Options
One of the most effective ways tools weight is by controlling the levels of the hormone insulin in your tissue and blood. Insulin is secreted when the sugar level in the blood and tissues is higher than needed for immediate energy use. The usual reason this occurs is that you are eating more carbohydrates in