Struggling to find enough time for the gym? You’re not alone. Sure, it’s easy to get excited about the idea of exercising. Let’s all run marathons! And do a push-up challenge! But when it comes down to actually getting your butt to the gym, it’s often hard to actually find the time. But making time […]
Graston Technique: No pain, no gain? Medieval torture device or therapeutic healing method? Graston® – also known as IASTM or ‘myofascial scraping’ – feels like a bit of both. It’s an instrument-assisted method of breaking down scar tissue and eliminating muscle adhesions, increasing blood flow and promoting a better healing environment. It’s not exactly the […]
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“Eat Less, Move More!” It’s an easy maxim to spout off. Losing weight is simple, right? Just ration the calories you’re consuming and get to the gym for a few hours of weightlifting and cardio every day. Repeat tomorrow. And the next day. And so on. Unfortunately, blanket recommendations like the one above completely sidestep […]
More gym gains, fewer nagging injuries! Contrary to popular long-standing belief, you don’t need to squat, bench, overhead press and deadlift with a barbell to build muscle and get stronger. The idea that the “big 4” is required for a lifting program is precisely why so many gym-goers are always banged up and not making […]
Not all musculoskeletal problems are the same! There’s a common assumption that all joint and muscle pain is caused by the same root problems, and therefore should all be able to be treated similarly. Since using a lacrosse ball on the bottom of the feet helps with plantar fasciitis, and using a peanut ball helps […]
Make this back exercise a staple. You know how important back strength is. A strong upper back is arguably one of the most important physical attributes for any athletic endeavor. You can’t neglect upper-body “posterior chain” exercises and expect to perform your best on the field or in the gym. Without a solid base of […]
