by michelle | Mar 10, 2015 | Core, Sports Performance
There exists an argument among strength coaches, physical therapists, and personal trainers regarding whether the spine should be flexed to work the abdominals, as with crunches, sit-ups, and hanging-leg raises. Concerns arise regarding the spine’s finite number...
by michelle | Mar 3, 2015 | Sports Performance, Stretching
In its most basic form, stretching is a natural and instinctive activity; it is performed by humans and many animals. Stretching often occurs instinctively after waking from sleep, after long periods of inactivity, or after exiting confined spaces. When I hear...
by michelle | Feb 10, 2015 | Health, Sports Performance
In the realm of fitness and health, the Paleo diet has emerged as a prevailing trend, advocating for a return to wholesome, non-processed foods reminiscent of our ancient ancestors’ dietary habits. But beyond nutrition, the concept of Paleo extends to exercise,...
by michelle | Jan 29, 2015 | Injury Prevention, Shoulder, Sports Performance
In Part One we covered that the shoulder is an unstable joint to allow for all the mobility we need, common reasons to develop funked up shoulders and exercises that can lead to trauma or injury. In part two we’re looking at ways to rehab a compromised shoulder with...
by michelle | Jan 27, 2015 | Mixed Martial Arts, Sports Performance
Along with a plethora of technical skill and psychological prowess, MMA fighters are expected to possess a high level of general physical preparedness (GPP). Surprisingly, some fighters still prioritize technique classes, while their conditioning regimen consists of...
by michelle | Jan 20, 2015 | Injury Prevention, Shoulder, Sports Performance
Lifting, throwing, punching, wrestling, pulling, paddling, swimming and pressing with troubled shoulders is a common problem these days. There’s too many causes to list here, but to throw out a few examples we’ve got most people walking around with hunched upper...
