Tag: fitness

A Look On Back Pain

Most people will experience low back pain at some point in their life. As health and fitness professionals when a client or athlete comes to us with symptoms, the first thing we should do is listen to what they have to say. We need to make a detailed history of their symptoms, lifestyle, activity level […]

Strength Training For All

Our client won’t let his wheelchair get in the way. Rick, has been strength training and working toward getting stronger so he can play sport again. Check him out!

Building The Basics

Even though gyms maybe closed, there are still so many things we can do to utilize movement and stay strong. Here are some examples and all done outdoors: Hip Bridge Inverted Row Deadbug using Gray Cook Band Reverse Plank Hold Single Leg Reverse Plank Hold Double Arm and Alternating Press Back

Ladder Drills

Ladder drills are a complex series of movements performed on the, you guessed it…ladder, why we do them: beneficial for the central nervous system, multidirectional movements, any age can use them, low level plyometrics, used as a warm up or conditioning and just overall fun! Remember if you don’t move it you lose it! Here […]

The Warm Up

Why do we warm up? We all have those clients/athletes that HATE warming up. However, after you show them the method to the madness, they have an “ah ha” moment, they realize how great they feel and how their performance has improved. The warm up helps prepare your body for activity, neural function, blood flow, […]