By Topic: Functionally Fit

Functionally Fit: Sliding Anterior Reach

Feb. 23 2023

This exercise will facilitate single leg strengthening, improve dynamic hip stability and improve ankle mobility... View More

Functionally Fit: Axle Roll Out

BY Brian Schiff

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

Functionally Fit: Repeat Stepping Drills with BOSU®

BY Brian Schiff

Oct. 4 2022

These exercises involve using a BOSU® NexGen Pro Balance Trainer to improve agility, quickness and cardiovascular fitness and conditioning... View More

Functionally Fit: BOSU® Unstable Split Squats

BY Brian Schiff

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

Functionally Fit: Front Plank with Hip Abduction

BY Brian Schiff

May 16 2022

This is an effective core exercise for the well client, as well as those recovering from a lower body injury... View More

Functionally Fit: Unstable Bridge with Alternate Leg Movement

BY Brian Schiff

Dec. 7 2021

This exercise is an effective tool for improving hip and core strength/stability in all clients... View More

Functionally Fit: Single-Leg Stability Ball Bridge

BY Brian Schiff

Nov. 17 2021

This exercise offers many benefits including increased posterior chain strength, improved proximal hip/core stability, and better hip dissociation... View More

Functionally Fit: Side Plank with Horizontal Press

BY Brian Schiff

Nov. 2 2021

This exercise is a challenging and effective way to improve pillar (shoulder, torso and hip) strength and stability... View More

Functionally Fit: Single-leg Box Squat

BY Brian Schiff

Oct. 5 2021

This exercise will strengthen the quadriceps and help eliminate any asymmetry or imbalances between limbs... View More

Anterior Sliding Reach

BY Brian Schiff

Sept. 14 2021

The primary aim of this exercise is increasing ankle dorsiflexion... View More

Functionally Fit: Anterior Step-Down

BY Brian Schiff

Aug. 31 2021

This exercise will help restore ankle mobility using body weight loading, as well as training single limb stability... View More

Functionally Fit: Unstable Seated MB Lifts

BY Brian Schiff

Aug. 17 2021

This exercise offers a challenging and unstable training environment for PNF patterns... View More

Functionally Fit: Unstable Seated MB Press

BY Brian Schiff

Aug. 2 2021

This exercise offers a nontraditional way to train shoulder, torso and lower body stability using a stability ball... View More

Functionally Fit: The Running Man

BY Brian Schiff

July 20 2021

This exercise will effectively recruit the gluteal musculature more favorably over the TFL thereby promoting closed chain hip stability... View More

Functionally Fit: Kettle Gryp Swing

BY Brian Schiff

July 6 2021

The kettlebell swing is effective for strengthening the posterior chain, increasing power and improving cardiovascular conditioning... View More

Functionally Fit: Single-leg Pallof Press

BY Brian Schiff

June 22 2021

This exercise is designed to promote anti-rotation core strengthening... View More

Functionally Fit: Single-Leg Low Row

BY Brian Schiff

May 24 2021

This exercise will challenge single leg balance and stability, while promoting posterior chain (upper and lower body) strengthening... View More

Functionally Fit: Tall Plank Dumbbell Row

BY Brian Schiff

May 4 2021

This exercise is a challenging one that forces the client to resist excessive trunk rotation while executing a single arm row... View More

Functionally Fit: Tall Plank Horizontal Plate Push/Pull

BY Brian Schiff

April 7 2021

This exercise is very effective for increasing shoulder/pillar strength and stability... View More

Supine Reverse Hamstring Curl

BY Brian Schiff

Feb. 3 2021

The supine reverse hamstring curl is an excellent exercise to resolve chronic hamstring pain and improve hamstring strength and mobility... View More

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