Tag: mind muscle connection

Mind-Muscle Connection: Fact or Fiction?

by Coach Emily Meyer, posted in Blog Post, Progress, Workouts

In the research, this mind-muscle connection is referred to as “attentional focus”. This is the practice of directing our attention to the muscle or group of muscles we wish to activate during a particular exercise. For example, during a cable-pull through, we want to target the posterior chain. This primarily includes the glutes and hamstrings, … Continue reading Mind-Muscle Connection: Fact or Fiction?

The Overlooked and Underrated Workout

by Coach Emily Meyer, posted in Blog Post, Podcast Episodes, Workouts

Fitness is more than just sweating. Swapping the cardio for weights, exercising your brain, relaxing the mind, or taking an active recovery day are all integral parts of weaving fitness into your lifestyle. Busier in life and in fitness, isn't always better. Active recovery is the overlooked and underrated workout.