How do the hips and core impact each other? We discuss regional interdependence and how this impacts mobility, strength, and control.
What is the relationship between the hips and core?
Tag: Exercise Prescription
What is the Proper Way to Engage Your Core?
Proper core engagement requires regulation of your intra-abdominal pressure. When you engage your core, you are regulating pressure in your abdominal cavity. Your core includes your diaphragm on the top, pelvic floor on the bottom, abdominals on the front/sides, and your paraspinals/other back muscles in the back - so it's not just your 6 pack … Continue reading What is the Proper Way to Engage Your Core?
How Long Does it Take to See Changes in Strength?
How long does it take to see changes in strength and build muscle?
Why Can Accessory Exercises be Useful in Your Training?
An accessory exercise is an exercise that targets smaller muscles or muscle groups. They can be helpful in training, but when should they be used?
Joint Balance: What is it & Why is it Important?
What is "joint balance?” Well, that's a good question! It's kind of a term that I made up, so let me explain!
New to Fitness – Where Do I Start?
I get questions similar to “I’m just getting into fitness, where do I start?” or “I haven’t worked out in forever due to “x,” where do I start?” Here’s the long answer to that question.
How to Find the Right Weight for You!
This one is a short one to help you decide what weight is appropriate for each exercise. A common question asked is what weight am I using for certain exercises, but my weight is different than yours! Here are three things to consider when choosing the right weight for an exercise: 1. Form >> weight … Continue reading How to Find the Right Weight for You!
Five of My Best Tips for Injury Prevention
5 tips to prevent injury while working out!
5 Tips for Working Out with an Injury
Five tips from a physical therapist to help you stay on track with your goals while injured.
How to Get Your First Ring Muscle Up
Wanting to learn how to get your first muscle up? Here are some progressions to get you to master your muscle up! If you're looking for a full program to follow, check out my Muscle Up Program in the Paradigm of Perfection + Train App. Once you have your pull up and dips you can … Continue reading How to Get Your First Ring Muscle Up