The 4 Best Lateral Movements to Include in your Training Regimen
Lateral movements often get overlooked, but these kinds of movements are actually the best way to prevent injuries and increase your athleticism. Lateral movements are the side to side movements you see in sports and are key to a healthier you. Things like running, walking, cooking, weight lifting-these all happen forward to backwards. This is […]
Why now is the best time to start a new fitness routine
6 months ago the thought of a worldwide quarantine would have seemed laughable. No travel, dining out, or social interaction…it’s an interesting thought, but that will NEVER happen. There’s just no way. And then it did. And maybe you responded well. You took advantage of the free time. You took on home projects you’ve been […]
The Beginners Guide to Stability Training
Stability training is an important and often overlooked element of training. Whether it’s your first day in the gym or you are a veteran athlete you can benefit from stability training. Our bodies are forced to accommodate the demands of sport and life. To prevent falling, maintain balance, and moving our bodies and external objects […]
Work, Play, Compete, or Live Forever
If you are thinking about trying out a new training routine it’s important for you to consider your goals versus the goals of the program. Most folks who participate in CrossFit and other HIIT styles of training may not know or understand the different styles of training available and who they might be best for. […]
4 Ways to Eat Better Without Going On a Diet
In 2016, author Derek Sivers wrote a series of blog posts that centered around directives to live by. One particular post titled “How to thrive in an unknowable future” rings true now more than ever. Let’s take a look at the 6 guidelines Derek recommends and expand on ways you could apply them today! The […]
Just Not Your Type
Ever feel like all the hard work you’re putting in isn’t paying off? Maybe you are sticking to a diet that one of your friends swears by and you haven’t lost a pound. What gives?! You may be struggling to achieve results if the plan you’re on doesn’t best line up with what your body […]
4 Ways to Eat Better Without Going On a Diet
When it comes to improving your diet you might always try to do a complete overhaul. You revamp the foods you eat and the behaviors and rituals you have around eaten. Then you get busy or life gets in the way and you’re right back to square one. Rather than try to do a full […]
3 Exercises to Fix your Lower Back Pain
The body thrives on balance. Our muscles and joints are happiest when they are getting equal and total range of motion. The spine is no different and since it’s range of motion is smaller than most other joints, imbalances can be felt more intensely. The spine requires the stability of the supporting muscles that surround […]
4 Ways to Save Your Joints
When you are dedicated to your training and putting in the hours to achieve your goals then there is nothing more frustrating than joint pain and inflammation. It almost feels like your body is punishing you for working hard. No fair, right! Rather than make excuses about your pain or backing off on your training […]
Tips For A Balanced Lower Body
After an intense workout of front squats or thrusters, you may have felt that burning pumped up sensation in your quads. Your pants are tighter and you can no longer put your phone and keys in your front pocket for fear of getting them stuck. The quadriceps and hip flexor muscles on the front of […]