Screenshot 2023-04-25 at 11.02.00 AM
April 25 2023
Patellofemoral pain and chondromalacia patella (CMP) can restrict a client’s ability to perform traditional strength training exercises. Pain with loading and movement can also inhibit quadriceps... View More
image2
April 17 2023
Personal training has evolved beyond sets and reps. We’re learning more and more that strength is just one component of our program design... View More
Screen Shot 2023-03-07 at 12.23.48 PM
March 7 2023
The traditional copenhagen bridge is commonly used to address muscular imbalances and adductor weakness... View More
Sliding Anterior Reach
Feb. 23 2023
This exercise will facilitate single leg strengthening, improve dynamic hip stability and improve ankle mobility... View More
Screen Shot 2023-02-15 at 11.43.41 AM
Feb. 15 2023
Most of us believe in the value of brushing our teeth. The evidence for the benefits of lifting imbalanced external load is just as strong. And yet, we have failed to infuse Instability Resistance Tra
Screen Shot 2023-02-08 at 11.06.50 AM
Feb. 8 2023
Poor muscle activation and endurance causes impaired movement of the scapula and may impart undue stress on the glenohumeral joint... View More
Screen Shot 2023-01-16 at 10.30.28 AM
Jan. 16 2023
How many of your clients have chronic nagging pain or recent injuries?... View More
Screen Shot 2023-01-10 at 3.07.41 PM
Jan. 10 2023
Whether recovering from an injury or simply looking to eliminate asymmetries, I often incorporate single leg squats in my programs... View More
Screen Shot 2022-12-15 at 10.24.47 AM
Dec. 15 2022
We say often that mature clients need fitness, but that doesn’t mean they want fitness. If we are really honest, dozens of things sound more interesting and enticing for people... View More
Screen Shot 2023-01-09 at 1.16.46 PM
Dec. 7 2022
Pectoralis major/minor and latissimus muscle tightness along with poor scapular control often leads to postural dysfunction and shoulder problems... View More
Axle roll out
Nov. 2 2022
The axle roll out will facilitate pillar strength and stability from the shoulders to the hips, while teaching the client to maintain a neutral spine... View More
Column_Training for Function1
Oct. 27 2022
The statistics on fall-related injuries and deaths are not getting better. In fact, the trends are quite alarming... View More
plank-2054729_1280
Oct. 19 2022
Beyond doing planks, the value of isometric exercises is often overlooked... View More
Screen Shot 2022-10-19 at 12.03.51 PM
Oct. 19 2022
The ability to move efficiently in triple flexion and control the body as it moves to the side is important for injury prevention and performance... View More
BOSU repeat stepping drills
Oct. 4 2022
These exercises involve using a BOSU® NexGen Pro Balance Trainer to improve agility, quickness and cardiovascular fitness and conditioning... View More
BOSU unstable split squats
Aug. 17 2022
The BOSU® NexGen Pro Balance Trainer is the ideal training tool to introduce an unstable environment for the lead leg in this exercise... View More
Untitled 1.44.00 PM
Aug. 2 2022
To improve pillar strength and stability, I prefer utilizing integrated exercises that target the shoulders, torso and hips... View More
Screen Shot 2022-07-08 at 1.54.12 PM
July 8 2022
As fitness professionals, we are taught that corrective exercise improves movement safety leading to fewer client injuries. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself if this represents the whole truth?... View More
function
July 5 2022
Upper trap dominance and poor scapular stabilization is a common issue with clients performing repetitive overhead activities (throwing, swimming, tennis, lifting, etc). Faulty mechanics may lead to... View More
Screen Shot 2022-06-14 at 11.57.40 AM
June 14 2022
Overhead athletes of all ages and abilities struggle with postural stability and kinetic chain weakness. Unfortunately, asymmetrical loading often creates unavoidable imbalances and movement compensat