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 flexions, and rotations. However, far too often, we notice that people are very limited in these movements. Worse…
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 and the hips are supposed to be mobile. Performing a single legged deadlift (SLDL) helps this! When trying the exercise, use a mirror and…
Conventional single joint vs. multi-joint training Weight training that focuses on how the body moves rather than what the individual muscle is doing is a far more effective way to burn fat, create lean muscle tissue, and help prevent injuries in the long run. Compound exercises involve using more…
4 SIMPLE Steps to a Better Golf Swing Would you like some OOMPH with that swing? Joe #1: “I really hit that ball! 220 yards! Joe #2: “Did you see my shot? An EASY 295 yards!” Joe #1: “Seriously! What makes you so powerful?” Joe #2: “I practiced the FOUR…
Top 3 warm-up exercises you should ALWAYS DO before hitting the slopes! by: Katherine Reny, B.Sc., CAT(C) Why should we warm up before skiing you say? Just like any other sport, a long day of skiing or snowboarding can be demanding on the body and on our muscular system. So why don’t we warm-up…
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….
STOP SQUEEZING THAT STRESS BALL! Some people have a stress ball or tennis ball that they squeeze to relieve them of some aggravation. That’s fine. But when someone has an elbow/wrist tendinitis, squeezing a stress ball hurts but may also be contributing to the injury! The forearm has muscles that flex…
VS What is your goal? Many people still believe the best way to burn fat and to lose weight is through aerobic exercise when in fact jumping off the treadmill and focusing on strength training is the key to get you results. If your…
Now that it is finally summer and warmer outside, more runners take to the streets! It is very rare that running surfaces are perfectly level. There is always some degree of tilt (sidewalks and the sides of roads, for instance). Running constantly on a tilted road surface can promote more ankle, knee, hip and pelvic…
Have you felt that your hamstrings are missing flexibility? Are you stretching every day but there is not much change? Have you tired everything? Here is a simple exercise, which should be able to help you out as strange as it sounds and all you need is a firm rubber ball or golf ball….