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. …
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 …
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 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 …
Knees Over Toes Mobility: Unlock Your Mobility with these Techniques
These days, when it comes to pursuing mobility, many individuals are working on the ability to push their knees past their toes when performing various exercises and feats (often known as knees-over-toes mobility). Many factors go into improving and achieving this ability, with one of them being the overall health and suppleness of your soft tissues. If you work on …
The Plan: How to Get Back into Running After Gaining Weight
Life throws us all sorts of curveballs, and the only thing that seems to be consistent about it is that curveballs are thrown to everyone, no matter who you are. For many of us, these curves can disrupt our pursuits of exercise and any other healthy practices, which can lead to cessation of activity and weight gain. If this happens …
Proven by Science: Best Blood Flow Restriction Exercises for Seniors
As a physical therapist and certified strength & conditioning specialist, blood flow restriction is an intervention that I believe holds great benefit and promise for seniors wishing to stay strong, active, and avoid the troubling effects of sarcopenia (decreased muscle health). When used properly and on the appropriate individuals, it can be a real game-changer for those who use it. …