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  The inner-core musculature plays an essential role in stabilizing the trunk and extremities during movement. Simply put, the inner-core is our body’s deep internal foundation. Without inner-core activation, our limbs would have a very poor base of support to work off of. This can lead to pain and injuries to not only the core

YOUR PROGRAM IS ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR ASSESSMENT A full body assessment should be the first step in designing an exercise program. It is a necessity if you truly want an individualized program that will address YOUR specific needs structurally, physiologically, and emotionally. Blindly following commercial exercise routines on TV or the internet will

The key to optimal health is balance. Once the body is in balance, both structurally and physiologically, the journey to peak vitality and performance will be quick and enjoyable. When out of balance, that journey becomes a slippery slope filled with setbacks, illness, injury, and unfulfilled goals. Unfortunately, some of the technological advances we have

How many minutes/hours/days have you spent doing cardio or punishing your abs in hopes of getting rid of that little pouch in your mid-section? What if you could have been in and out of the gym in a half hour and doubled your results? It’s pretty simple: SHORT, INTENSE STRENGTH TRAINING AND SPRINTS! This blog from CharlesPoliquin.com describes the

A good night’s sleep should never be underestimated. No matter how hard we try, our circadian rhythm dictates that we are always timed to the sun. Just as important as your sleep duration, is the actual time that you go to sleep. Most of our physical repair happens between 10:30pm and 2:00am. If you don’t