The Reverse Hyperextension has long been one of my favorite exercises for the lower back. Not only is it one of the safest lower back exercises, but my clients seem to actually enjoy (or at least not hate) it because it uses the lower body to strengthen the back instead of the torso. This article
Although I disagree with “Reason #1” in this article, there is still plenty of good information worth sharing. When I work with my online training clients, it is 100% all about them!!!! My online personal training clients have access to my personal cellphone and email, and my programs are designed specifically for them – not
In the world of stretching, there are generally two types of people: 1. Those who regularly stretch every muscle in their body 2. Those who don’t stretch at all.
Knees and Shoulders. Ask any trainer which joint in the body gives them and their clients the most trouble and they will most likely answer with one of those two. Some feel as if the human body has yet to evolve past the quirkiness of these joints. Or maybe they are just so troublesome because
Today, there are many options for personal training beyond the typical in-person, one-on-one model. Two of the most rapidly growing sectors of the industry is online personal training and online nutritional counseling. The online nutrition aspect is easy enough for most people to wrap their head around, but online personal training can be a hard
“Put some ice on it.” You hear it all the time when someone gets injured or is suffering from some type of topical inflammation. The problem is that Icing injuries could be doing more harm than good. Inflammation and swelling are natural immune system responses. Reducing inflammation and/or swelling might not be the best idea.
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
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
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
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