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?
Time for some Tuesday, trainer tough love. Every once in a while, I have a few topics that come up - either common misconceptions, ideas and exercises people get wrong, whatever they may be. We're going to tackle these on Tuesdays with bonus articles. They might be what you want to hear. They might be … Continue reading Comfortable with the Uncomfortable
A few weeks ago, I touched on how we should get back to the basics and focus on the body in terms of movement, not only muscles. This leads me to this new series: Movement Mechanics. Each article and associate podcast will cover a major movement pattern and continue to reframe our thinking to recognize … Continue reading Movement Mechanics: The Core
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.
The morning after Thanksgiving: A time to rush out and take advantage of sales and markdowns on Black Friday. A time to relax with family who’s visiting from out of town A time to travel back home after visiting out of town. However, for those with a fitness goal, thoughts of delicious food consumed may … Continue reading Thanksgiving: One Day, One Meal
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