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When hunger strikes it is always best to be prepared with healthy snacks that are filling and will put any temptations at bay. The below recipes keep well, therefore you can make a big batch and keep them in your fridge for whenever you”re feeling a wee bit peckish. The best part is that they”re healthy…
Thoracic Flexion and Rotation: The thoracic spine is made up of 12 vertebrae from below the neck to the upper part of the lower back. The vertebrae in the thoracic spine are designed to be very mobile in flexion, extension, side flexion, and rotation. However, far too often, we notice that people are very limited…
During a recent training camp that I was privileged to help out with, I came to the realization that these high level (albeit, still developing) athletes have remarkable resilience to injury and are driven through passion, monetary compensation, and sheer joy to keep plying their trade. What is so different about them compared to us…
High Plank Lateral Walks You can now hold the top of a push up! Your head and lower back are in perfect alignment! You are almost ready to do a push up but you need a bit more arm and core strength! Maintain your high plank (top of push up) position. Now walk your hands…
Stretch before or after? YES One question that pops up almost on a daily basis is, “When should I stretch? Before or after my workout?” The answer to that is “yes” on both counts. “They say that we shouldn’t stretch before exercising!” If you begin your exercise routine without addressing the tightness in your right…
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Drink plenty of water! The best way to calculate this is to divide your body weight in pounds in half and this will give you the amount of water you need in ounces per day! Example: 150lbs / 2 = 75 ounces water/day This may sound like a lot for many, but do not do…
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You ALL know what’s coming! While some of can melt, we can be sure that more of the white stuff is on the way and with the snowfall comes shoveling and MORE shoveling. But shoveling doesn’t need to equate to low back pain. With proper technique and precautions, you can keep your back healthy so…
The most important lower body exercise you AREN’T doing! Following Gray Cook’s joint by joint approach, one knows that the lumbar spine is supposed to be a stable segment of the spine not a mobile one. When performing a single legged deadlift (SLDL), use a mirror and take note of what happens to your pelvis….
