4 Exercises You Need To Do In Your Warm Up
A warm up is usually the most overlooked aspect of a training program. Once the average joe hits the gym, they’re focus is on one thing: the workout. Honestly, this isn’t surprising. The workout is where the majority of people place importance. But a solid warm up can improve performance and reduce injury risk. If…
The Rocking Hip Flexor Stretch
Hip flexion is the act of raising the thigh toward the trunk or bending the trunk toward the thigh. There are several muscles that create hip flexion such as the Iliacus, Psoas, Rectus Femoris, Sartorius, and Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL). There are also a couple muscles that assist in hip flexion such as the Adductor…
Hip Mobility, What Is It And Why Do You Need It?
Mobility is a term being thrown around in a lot in gyms today. You may have heard someone mention it, but do you know what it means? Renowned physical therapist Gray Cook would say its your freedom of movement at each joint. He created the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), which serves as an assessment for…
Got Back Pain? Breathe Better
Lower back pain is something that affects about 60-80% of Americans (1). In fact, you probably know someone currently suffering from this. Since it’s so prevalent, the most asked question is “What can I do to get rid of my pain?” Well for starters you can change the way you breathe. Quick physiology lesson You…