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…
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…
Chances are you have heard the concept of “mind/body training” or “mind/muscle awareness”. The idea of establishing a better connection between the brain and spinal cord (where sensory inputs via what we feel, see, and sense come in and signals to initiate movement go out) and the muscles (which create movement) has become increasingly popular…
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Combined Training is simply the integration of the body as a whole during functional movement patterns (or movements that prepare us for life and sport). In essence, we combine all areas of the body to accomplish a given task, as opposed to segmenting specific muscles or muscle groups. This allows us to get the absolute…
Do you consider yourself a competitive athlete or weekend warrior? Is a fitness a true passion of yours? Do you only work your nine-to-five job to earn the money to support your favorite activity? Do you rigorously train to be in shape for your favorite activity? From running races to triathlons to mountain biking to…
15 August 1997 It was nearly two decades ago when I started my first Boot Camp program in San Francisco. I was a newly certified fitness specialist that has never run a fitness business before. I could not afford a single piece of exercise equipment, but allowed my creativity to make up for a thin…
Using heavy barbells for strength exercises or kettlebells for explosive movements are a couple of my favorite ways to train. As much as I love a hard strength or power workout, as a fitness educator I know they place a lot of stress on the body and that an appropriate amount of recovery time is…
Being a Dad is rewarding yet stressful! As a wife, son, or daughter, you want to be sure that your special guy is taken care of this Father’s Day. What better than to give the gift of incredible core strength and balance?! The ActivMotion Bar (AMB) is a great, simple fitness gift that utilizes shifting…
We are excited to announce a partnership with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)! As of late last year, ActivMotion and NASM partnered to deliver more value in the way of education to fitness professionals all over the world. The ActivMotion Training education system was constructed in a very similar way to that of…
