So you’ve decided that you’re going to get a personal trainer, and you’re committed to creating a healthier, more active version of yourself. Awesome! There are some genuinely amazing changes and benefits that await. But the final step in hiring a personal trainer is making sure that you hire the right personal trainer for you! The right personal trainer for …
Tips From A Pro: 12 Benefits of Hiring A Personal Trainer
I’m a physical therapist (DPT) and strength & conditioning specialist (CSCS), which means that I’m an absolute geek for all things movement, fitness and health. My years of personal training in gyms, athlete performance facilities and clinics have absolutely enriched my life in so many ways. I’m beyond thankful to say that many of those I’ve trained have told me …
Why the Sphinx Push-up Reigns KING for Triceps Strength and Size
The internet is filled with all sorts of push-up variations that claim to be the best for building bigger and stronger triceps muscles. Yet, many of them require the shoulder joint to be placed in less than ideal positions for the variation. This can lead to shoulder irritation, pain, and even lost time from your workout pursuits as a result. …
Does GPA Matter in PT School? Here’s What You Don’t Realize
Ahh, the good ol’ grade point average. You likely already know that students need one that’s relatively high to get into PT school, but does keeping a super-high GPA matter once you’re actually in your physical therapy program? Is it a true determiner of how proficient you’ll be as a clinician after that? Well, kind of…but also not really. There …
Six benefits of using a glute-ham roller (here’s why you need one)
The glute-ham roller (often referred to as a glute-ham slider) is a lesser-known yet, wise piece of equipment to own (or at least use). Whether you’re building a home gym on a tight budget or with limited space, or you just want to use a great piece of equipment, consider this little guy to be an absolute staple. It’s simply …
How to Voodoo Floss Your Own Elbow | Pro Tips for Better Results
Voodoo flossing is a therapeutic intervention that can produce some powerful and positive changes in the health and function of the various tissues around your elbow. But it can only do so if you know how to perform it properly. While the overall flowing process is relatively straightforward, there are some highly effective techniques you must make sure your implement …
No Equipment Required: This Hamstring Exercise Will Light You Up
Time to absolutely light up your hamstrings! This article will go over an immensely effective hamstring exercise that you can do right at home without any type of exercise equipment at all. Ok, so you WILL need a chair or bench of some kind, but everyone has one of those, and it’s not exactly a piece of specialized fitness equipment. …
Getting Inspired to Exercise | Tap Into This Game-changing Mindset
When it comes to going to the gym or performing your physical exercise regimen, if you have ever found yourself looking for a bit of inspiration to help get (and keep) yourself motivated, then you’re certainly not alone. That’s the reason why the internet is full of an absolute boatload of information and insight as to how to find the …
The BEST Glute Medius & Minimus Exercise that NO ONE is Showing You
This article will show you an exercise that seemingly no one else on the internet is talking about when it comes to finding the most effective movement for explicitly targeting and isolating the gluteus medius (glute med) and gluteus minimus (glute min) muscles of the hip. If your goal is to target either of these muscles with as little assistance …
The Six Best Alternative Exercises to the Ab Wheel | You Will Feel it
The ab wheel is a feisty little piece of fitness equipment that’s awesome to use when it comes to hammering your midsection and seeing what it’s genuinely made out of. However, there are many times when it’s nice to know some similar exercises using different pieces of equipment. Maybe it’s because you don’t have an ab wheel to use, or …