GROUND-UP SQUATS – Move Well to Move Often
Installment 9 of our MOVE WELL TO MOVE OFTEN education series: ground up squats. The combination of corrective exercises in the ground ups is an excellent way to increase body awareness of the five points of the kinetic chain. Avoid rushing through the movements so you can concentrate on good form at every point. The […]
MOBILITY – Move Well to Move Often
Installment 7 of our MOVE WELL TO MOVE OFTEN education series: ankle and knee mobility. Installment 5 discussed the squatting mechanics in which all five of the kinetic points are engaged. Today, we’ll focus on the first two kinetic points – ankles and knees. Mobility and stability of these joints are key for proper form […]
BIRD DOGS – Move Well to Move Often
Installment 6 of our MOVE WELL TO MOVE OFTEN education series: Bird Dogs. This is an ORANGE corrective movement for core stability and strength. The orange corrective movements are FOUNDATIONAL for all other exercise movements. The core of the body is more than the abdominal muscles. The core is made of up of the muscles […]
AIR SQUAT – Move Well to Move Often
Installment 5 of our MOVE WELL TO MOVE OFTEN education series: Air Squat This is a PURPLE corrective movement preparing for weighted squats, jump squats, leg press and box jumps. All five points of the kinetic chain are in play for squats – ankles, knees, hips, shoulder and neck. Most people have issues with more […]
BAND PULL APARTS – Move Well to Move Often
Installment 4 of our MOVE WELL TO MOVE OFTEN education series: band pull aparts. This is a WHITE corrective exercise for shoulder mobility. Using a resistance band, hold the band about shoulder width apart. To start the movement, set your shoulders and tighten the latissimus dorsi (muscle along ribs and just behind the armpit). When […]
HAND WALKS – Move Well to Move Often
Installment 3 of our MOVE WELL TO MOVE OFTEN education series: Hand Walks This is a RED corrective movement pattern that prepares the torso for pushups, planks, and bench press. The key to perform this corrective with precision is to keep the HIPS aligned with the spine and head. As the hands walk out, the […]
HIP HINGE – Move Well to Move Often
Installment 2 of our MOVE WELL TO MOVE OFTEN education series: HIP HINGE or “Good Morning”. This is a YELLOW corrective exercise to prepare the body for deadlifts, kettlebell swings, RDLs and bridges. The PVC pipe maintains contact in three places: the head, thoracic spine and sacrum (tail bone) cueing them to move in alignment. […]
SPLIT SQUAT – Move Well To Move Often
Today, the education focus is on the SPLIT SQUAT corrective. This is a BLUE movement pattern that prepares the body for lunge mechanics. In the video, notice the straight line from Michael’s ear – shoulder – hip – knee (on the leg that is back). He avoids a forward lean or collapsing of the core […]
LET’S TALK ABOUT SUGAR
ON AVERAGE, Americans consume 130-150 pounds of sugar each year. This volume is ADDED sugars, not the natural sugars in raw fruits and vegetables!! If that number seems unreal to you, read this quote from Healthline – “If you eat one serving of Stonyfield Organic Smooth & Creamy Lowfat Strawberry yogurt (20 grams of sugar) […]
Happy Earth Day! 🌎
What is ONE thing you can do to reduce waste and improve the environment? Here are some suggestions! – when you do drive, run all of your errands to reduce multiple trips out. – give up bottled water completely and invest in a filtering system and reusable water bottles. – make A MONTHLY purchase from […]
