By Topic: Training Tips

The traditional copenhagen bridge is commonly used to address muscular imbalances and adductor weakness... View More

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

Poor muscle activation and endurance causes impaired movement of the scapula and may impart undue stress on the glenohumeral joint... View More

How many of your clients have chronic nagging pain or recent injuries?... View More

Whether recovering from an injury or simply looking to eliminate asymmetries, I often incorporate single leg squats in my programs... View More

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

Pectoralis major/minor and latissimus muscle tightness along with poor scapular control often leads to postural dysfunction and shoulder problems... View More

The statistics on fall-related injuries and deaths are not getting better. In fact, the trends are quite alarming... View More

Beyond doing planks, the value of isometric exercises is often overlooked... View More

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

Strength imbalances and poor scapular stability can negatively impact shoulder health and performance... View More

To improve pillar strength and stability, I prefer utilizing integrated exercises that target the shoulders, torso and hips... View More

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

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

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

Hip tightness and limited mobility can impact the overall health of the lower kinetic chain and lower back... View More

7 key elements for any program, whether 1-1 training, small group or large group fitness... View More

Hip adductor strains are a common problem for some athletes. This exercise offers a mobility option that can be done using a sliding disc to increase elasticity and warm the hip prior to more... View More

Osteoarthritis(OA), the most common form of arthritis, affects some 27 million adults per year and is on the rise... View More

Can everyone learn to do the splits? Coming from a background in sports medicine, dance medicine, strength & conditioning, yoga and Pilates, this is a question people often ask me... View More