Video: Working With Hip Flexor Tension
How to alleviate tension in the Hip Flexor. May help with Low Back Pain
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Yoga Therapy and Low Back Pain
Written By Michael Kuang CPT, CES, RYT 500 Low back pain is one of the most common issues which people visit their doctors for and according to the Global Burden of Disease in 2010 it is the leading cause for disability worldwide. It’s so common, that it’s estimatedRead more
University of Miami Study of Yoga
In November of 2015, I participated in a study at the University of Miami’s Laboratory of Neuromuscular Research and Active Aging. View video of UM Study of Sun Salutation B. I went in on 3 separate mornings while fasted from the night before. Every day I was hooked up to ElectromyographyRead more
5 Tips to Stay Healthy
We all have a busy life that constantly pulls us in different directions. We may not have the time and motivation to workout or even have the time to cook a proper meal for ourselves. This is a challenge even for me, I spend hours a week helping others withRead more
The Stretching Debate-Should You or Not?
Saw this article today about static stretching prior to working out or playing sports. http://peakcontrol.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/to-stretch-or-not-prior-to-exercise-a-systematic-review-of-the-effects-of-acute-static-stretching-on-maximal-muscle-performance/ There have been debate about this for some time now, and I think this article is pretty accurate. My normal warmup would include foam rolling and a little bit of static stretching followed by someRead more
10 Minute Workout #1
In a rush and need a quick workout? Here is one you can do without going to the gym. All you need is a pair of dumbbells that are of suitable weight for you. Download PDF Below Program1
Are You Pushing Yourself?
This is a question you should always ask yourself, because it’s the difference between seeing results and failing miserably. Often times I see people coming into the gym and getting on the treadmill and walk at a slow pace. 10 minutes later, they get off and then pick up someRead more
ABsolutely Flat by Summer
Contributed By NASM Blame the celebrity icons who dared to bare their midriffs, or even the clothing manufacturers that followed the trend without hesitation. Whomever you choose to blame, revealing abs is all the rage, and summer trends are coming fast. As I see it, there are three very distinctRead more
More Evidence Showing Why Exercise Is Important
An article in the Vancouver Sun talks about how new studies show that exercise does in fact help you live a better and longer life. http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Benefits+exercise+even+bigger+than+thought+doctor+finds/4724674/story.html
Women’s Arm and Shoulder Circuit
Had a request for a good arm workout for women. Try this circuit using 5lbs to 10lbs in each arm: Arm curl to shoulder press (15 reps) Bench or chair dips (15reps) Lateral arm raises (15 reps). Repeat the circuit 3 times.