Ever been in the middle of completing a task at home during the evening hours and suddenly have the power go out, leaving you blind in the dark? How did you manage to complete the task and/or find the nearest flashlight to bring your ever-important sense of vision back into the picture? A number of…
If you watch sports on TV, at some point you may hear a commentator talk about an athlete having explosive or powerful muscles. For example, professional football players like JJ Watt receive a lot of attention for off-season conditioning programs that include exercises like flipping a large truck tire. You may have noticed that when…
For nearly every activity in our lives, we need variety. Our brains and bodies get used to the same routines, and this leads to boredom, a lack of motivation and tapering results. Have you experienced this when sticking to the same workout structure or routine for a long time? In a sense, we like to…
How long have you been doing your current workout program? If it’s been more than few months then you may have noticed that you are no longer experiencing results like you did when you first started. Think about this for a moment: the gym is the only place where we repeatedly perform the exact some…
Stretching – that one important part of an exercise program that everyone knows they should do, but not everyone actually takes the time to do. Many people have an idea that they should stretch, however they don’t necessarily know how to stretch or what to do. Or even worse, they’ve been taught unhealthy ways of…
What is functional movement? You may have heard the term, as it has become a major buzz word in both the fitness and rehabilitation industries. Of all the exercise trends to come and go, this one actually has a lot of scientific backing, practical use, and physical and mental benefits to those who train using…
