Here is a short video showing a very simple way to help release the tight tissues of the piriformis and glute. The ball used in the video is very hard and is not suggested for people who have never performed any self-massage prior. I would recommend using a mini soccer or basketball were the amount […]
Recovery/Regeneration, I believe that this is the area of training most often skipped and the least understood aspect of a full training program. The body tissues heal best when they are at rest – yes we must do the work phase but then we must have a rest phase if we expect the work phase […]
This week we have an article from the Food Babe that looks at the cereal industry and what we put into our bodies when we eat cereal in the morning. Fortunately, she gives some examples of what she would eat at the end of the article. READ HERE
Process – a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end; A natural series of changes; a systematic series of mechanized or chemical operations that are performed in order to produce something; a continuous action, operation, or series of changes taking place in a definite manner; With Winning in Mind […]
Kelly Starrett works with an athlete from Mike Boyle Strength and conditioning on ankle mobility. They are showing a more advanced level of a great ankle mobility sequence. If you are having ankle mobility issues and feel this is a little too advanced there are a number of mobility exercises we can add prior to […]
The article of the week comes from Massage Today and discusses Shoulder Impingement. As a result of increased mechanical demands, numerous soft-tissue injuries occur in the shoulder. In fact, shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal disorder, following low back and cervical pain. CLICK HER TO READ
Willpower – the ability to control your thoughts and behaviour in order to achieve something, the ability to control oneself and determine one’s actions, firmness of will, the strength of will to carry out one’s decisions, wishes, or plans. For more on willpower check out this 10 minute video from Brian Johnson as he reviews […]
Stress, is a normal part of everyday life and is important for us to learn and grow. However, in our world today many people are stressed far beyond the body’s ability to deal with it. Chronic stress leads to depression and possibly serious mental and body illness. High stress loads often lead to poor health […]
Dr. Steven Horwitz has a wonderful video showing a number of T-spine mobility exercises. WATCH HERE
This week we have an article from Eric Cressey discussing what he has learned about mobility. READ HERE
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Confidence is a resolute state of mind by which you believe nothing is impossible. Confidence is not a guarantee of success, but a pattern of thinking that will improve your likelihood of success, a tenacious search for ways to make things work. John Eliot
Blood Pressure is the measure of pressure or force of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels. Normal blood pressure is recorded as 120/80mmHg (millimetres of mercury). The 120 is the systolic pressure or when the heart contracts and forces blood into the vessels. The 80 is the diastolic pressure or when the […]
This week the exercise of the week is the Bretttzel (often we call this the Pretzel). Grey Cook of FMS does a great explanation of both the Brettzel and the Brettzel 2.0. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO
This week we have an article from the Independent in the UK by Nina Teicholz that discusses the science of saturated fat…the secret is out…we all need saturated fat in our diet!! READ HERE
February is Heart Month, the goal of which is to increase awareness of heart disease and stroke. In fact, since 1956 the Heart and Stroke Foundation has raised and invested more than $1.3 billion in leading-edge heart disease and stroke research. Over this time the research and development has allowed for a reduction in the […]
Compound is a multi-definition word, but for our purposes it is the compounding effect that we are interested in. The Compound Effect is the principle of reaping huge rewards from a series of small, smart choices. What’s most interesting about this process is that, even though the results are massive, the steps, in the moment, […]
Eric Cressey looks at the combination of mobility and breathing pattern and gives a couple of great positions to increase both. If you take the time to listen as you are trying you will learn more about creating great posture. Click here to watch
You can’t outwit fate by standing on the sidelines placing little side bets about the outcome of life. Either you wade in and risk everything you have to play the game or you don’t play at all. And if you don’t play you can’t win. Judith McNaught
Mikki Williden from AUT Univeristy in New Zealand posted this article looking at why the Low Carb High Fat diet that is becoming more popular may be better for our overall health. A bit long but a great read that will increase your understanding. CLICK HERE
Why a discussion of self esteem for a fitness article? – Well – because it completes the four previous articles on habits, goals, purpose and fortress. Some of you and many in the world will read the previous three articles and say “I don’t need to do that” or “what a waste of time” or […]
On his website Marks Daily Apple, Mark Sisson believes that you should be sprinting – at least (and maybe at most) once a week. The effects of regular sprinting on your health, your body composition, your fitness, your strength, and your susceptibility to disease are so impressive that it’d be foolish not to. CLICK HERE
Compassion – a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. “When the Dalai Lama was then asked to clarify whether indeed the object of compassion may be the self, he responded: ‘Yourself first, and then in a more advanced way […]
Never in my life did I imagine I’d be so head over heels about a soup made from bones. I guess you can say I have quite the man crush on the rich, brown liquid that fills my coffee cup each morning. But my fondness for bone broth goes well beyond its taste and warmth. […]
Three weeks ago we worked to define our purpose…the over all guide for our lives…the why we are here statement(s). Two weeks ago we set goals in all the key areas of our life. Last week we discussed the importance of having an action plan. This week we will look at how we support our […]
