Multi-joint versus conventional isolation 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 than just one joint…
Keeping your New Year's resolutions! Did you know that Jan 21st is the day that most people stop following their resolutions? Don't be a statistic! Try using these SMART guidelines to make sure your resolutions stick throughout the year. Specific – goals should be stated in specific terms as opposed to “do your…
You have heard us talk about our Primal Movement Petterns before: Push, Pull, Twist, Squat, Bend, Lunge. Here is one exercise that covers 4 of those 6 movement patterns! Great bang for your buck! Click on the video to see what we mean!
Kids are back in school! YAY! As much as summertime is a time where families relax and get together for BBQs and vacations, the activity schedule can be quite hectic for kids and parents alike. With school starting, our schedules will be slightly more regimented and organized and this is the PERFECT time to include…
NEVER warm up with cardio EVER again! One thing that most people will do when they enter a fitness facility or prepare for a workout on their own at home is sit or stand on a piece of cardio equipment. That is what has been explained throughout the ages. This is something we understood…
Milo’s muscles There is an old Greek myth that suggests that Milo of Kroton used the modern principles of weight training to enhance his physique and gain super human strength. The myth is as follows: He was born about 2000 years ago and was one of Greece’s most decorated athletes. His strength…
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…
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 goal is to lose fat then don’t go for a run…
Me: “Okay Johnny, let’s see you touch your toes!” Johnny: “That’s not going to happen! I was never able to touch my toes!” How many times have we heard this? It is not the be-all-end-all to touch your toes but it does give us the indication that your joints are working synchronously. Toe touching is…
Here is what a typical exercise looks like in a training program: Front Squat: 3 x 10 Fine. But what there are quite a few elements that are missing in order to achieve the goals a client is looking for. Repetitions, sets, load, tempo and rest time are often the key elements that are missing…
