Functionally Fit continues with part two of its shoulder miniseries. In this installment, Brian details a three-step routine, upper-body step-ups, along with a bonus BOSU version! See 'Related Resources'... View More
Functionally Fit starts a new miniseries, this time targeting the shoulder. Part 1 takes a look at an exercise using a BOSU balance ball, and it's perfect for stability training. See 'Related Resources'... View More
The final segment of Brian's Functionally Fit knee miniseries analyzes the cross-over cone touch, an exercise ideal for increasing dynamic quad, hamstring and gluteal strength. See 'Related Resources'... View More
Part four of the Functionally Fit knee miniseries analyzes the anterior medicine ball lunge with trunk rotation, a great exercise for countering valgus overload and improving motor and muscle function.... View More
Part three of the Functionally Fit knee-focused miniseries looks at the lateral band walk/lunge, a pair of procedures that help counter IT band syndrome, informally known as runner's knee. See 'Related... View More
Brian Schiff's Functionally Fit continues to target the infamous knee with a pair of glute-strengthening, quad-building, hamstring-empowering exercises: single-leg posterior and anterior reaches.See... View More
Brian Schiff's Functionally Fit takes a new step - or, more appropriately, a bend - into a new miniseries. This time, he takes a look at exercises that help training one of the most troublesome parts... View More
Brian Schiff gives his last entry into his backache-curing miniseries of Functionally Fits with the tripod oblique crunch. No equipment required on this one, just your hands, feet, legs and the rest! See... View More
Brian Schiff shows off his chops (excuse the pun) in this week with a look at diagonal chops. You'll need a medicine ball for this core-focused power exercise, as well as a client, of course!See 'Related... View More
This week, you'll need to keep your eye on the ball - or at least your elbows. Brian Schiff outlines a really simple stability ball exercise: the roll-out. It's great for tightening up the abs while, at... View More
The following is a continuation of a subseries of Functionally Fit exercises aiming to boost lower back strength and also assist those with lower back problems. This week, Brian Schiff analyzes four different... View More
The following is the start of a subseries of Functionally Fit exercises aiming to boost lower back strength and also assist those with lower back problems. See 'Related Resources' below for past Functionally... View More
Brian Schiff continues his series on functional training with steps on how to perform the long step forward lunge, without a stride. This simple, two-step exercise is ideal for those with knee or patello-femoral... View More
Brian Schiff continues his series on functional training, this time focusing on the lateral box step-down, an exercise ideal for increasing VMO strength. Brian remarks, "It is a preferable alternative... View More
Execution Kneeling, cross your arms as if you are hugging yourself. Slowly move into your natural backswing motion, pausing at the end of the available range of motion. Progress to your follow-through... View More
Execution Stand on one leg with a slightly bent knee, holding the arms extended at shoulder height. Keeping the hands interlocked, slowly rotate the arms/torso to one side through the full available range... View More
There are three different ways to strengthen the posterior rotator cuff. According to EMG studies, the most effective ways to isolate maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVC) are: Side-lying external... View More
There are three different ways to strengthen the posterior rotator cuff. According to EMG studies, the most effective ways to isolate maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVC) are: Side-lying external... View More
This Functionally Fit feature is third in a series of exercises you can use to maximize shoulder functionality and health. Visit our archives and continue to check out our E-News to view the entire series... View More
This Functionally Fit feature is third in a series of exercises you can use to maximize shoulder functionality and health. Visit our archives and continue to check out our E-News to view the entire series... View More
