Introduction: Stepping into a grocery store can be overwhelming with the vast array of food choices available. It’s essential to make informed decisions and select foods that support your health and well-being. In this guide, we will go over the best strategies for choosing nutritious foods while shopping at the grocery store, helping you navigate […]
Simply doing 10 or 20 reps of an exercise because you ‘feel’ like it or ‘because that’s what everyone does’, isn’t based on any specific science. Training the correct way is all about science, if you aren’t using the correct training principles you are simply guessing and merely playing around in the gym. This is […]
What weight should you be lifting for your own unique body, strength and capabilities. How much should you be lifting and how much should you go heavier?
I’ve been involved in the coaching and educational side of coaching for 15 years now. And as I’ve come to realize as a coach time and time again as in any industry one needs to ask yourself why you wake up in the mornings and why you do what you do. The Japanese take it […]
Correctly identifying the area on the knee where your have pain will determine the exercises you need to include. This is the final part of our knee pain blog series. We have had great feedback and its great to see people using the insights to live a more active and pain free life. In parts […]
If you have pain inside of your knee and have limited motion, this one is for you. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a different condition than the previous 3 knee conditions we discussed. Although OA is a condition where the long-term symptoms can be managed by means of exercise and change in lifestyle, it is a mainly […]
Bands, Bands and More Bands! In this article you will learn of the extraordinary benefits resistance bands have and the possibility they have for athletes when trying to become more proficient or stronger in their training. Thera-bands, commonly known as just “bands” can be an integral part of any program. Regardless of whether you have […]
Do you have knee pain walking down stairs? If so you may be suffering from PFS / Patellar Femoral Syndrome. During this series 4-part series we will take an in depth look at the 4 most common knee issues and conditions people face. We will examine the causes, guide you through corrective exercises and show […]
Why it’s time to consider a safer alternative I recently lead a discussion at the registered exercise professionals forum about spinal wellness and awareness as a trainer and how we need to act with integrity when protecting our clients. The leg raise exercise came up and the safety and effectiveness of the exercise. It’s an […]