How do the hips and core impact each other? We discuss regional interdependence and how this impacts mobility, strength, and control.
How do the hips and core impact each other?
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What is proper core engagement?
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 proper core engagement?
10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Fitness Enthusiasts 2022
So, it’s that time of year again and it’s time to figure out gifts for your friends and family. If you’re like me, I always struggle with what to get people. But if they like anything fitness, here are some ideas for either yourself or anyone on your list!
How Long Does it Take to See Changes in Muscular Strength?
How long does it take to see changes in strength and build muscle?
Accessory Exercises – When Should I Use Them?
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!
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.
10 Strategies to Create Consistency with your Workouts
Have you tried so many times to start working out again, but when things get tough or one thing goes wrong, you give up? Here are some strategies to help make things stick the next time around!
Lifting while Barefoot vs. in Conventional/Lifting Shoes
In the lifting community, Converses have been used for years due to their minimal support and minimal heel drop. It has become popular to lift barefoot as well. This blog explores the research behind barefoot and shoed lifting.
Transitioning to Running in Minimalist Shoes – how does that work?
So you’ve decided you want to transition to running in a barefoot shoe, but are not sure how…Let’s start by taking a look at what the research says.