Trusting the Process
As a personal trainer with 11 years of experience I have trained all types of people. My areas of expertise are in corrective exercise and athletic performance. The biggest hurdle that I must overcome is the mindset of my potential clients. In my initial consultations where we establish goals and discuss injury history, etc., it […]
Ankle Sprain Rehab: More than just 4-way Ankle Theraband exercises? by Jacqueline Sanders, PT, DP
Ankle Sprain Rehab: More than TheraBand exercises? Ankle sprains are very common in athletics across a multitude of sports at a variety of performance levels: it seems most athletes from young to more mature, recreational to professional have experienced an ankle sprain. In the United States, ankle instability accounts of 22.6% of all high school […]
Why Paying for Speed and Agility is a Waste of Money by Jason Adams
Paying for speed and agility? The first thing that I would like to say is that I am not in total in agreement with the title of this blog. Speed and agility are necessary components of fitness in sports that requires power and explosion. What I am also saying is that speed and agility have to […]
Spinal ligaments are key to a healthy, pain-free posture, by Libby Winterhalter
Recently, while talking to a doctor, the idea of this article came to me when he said, “Most people don’t even know what the anterior longitudinal ligament is, let alone the fact that it is often both a major cause of – and the secret to curing – forward head posture (FHP).” Ligaments are fibrous […]
How to Prep Your Body for Traveling, by Dr. Dennis Mirosh
When traveling we can get stiff and sometimes even have increased pain. Making sure you attain movement that gets you out of the postures that cause your stiffness/pain can reduce the amount or completely eliminate them occurring in the first place. When traveling there is a lot of sitting. Doing exercises like cat/cows, trunk rotations, […]
Is my running gait the cause of my pain?, by Dr. Sara Koehl
Pain in runners is common across all levels of fitness and demographics. When a runner is beginning to have pain, we start to question everything about our running routine. Am I training too hard, or too little? Should I change shoes? Should I take time off? Among these questions are concerns about our gait mechanics. […]
Injured after Going Back to Summer Activities? by Dr. Dennis Mirosh
Many people don’t think about getting back in shape for the things they usually do in the summer and jump right back in. If these activities involve any quick and/or explosive movements that you are not used to doing on a regular basis, you can be set up for injury. Taking a break from these […]
What is the “3 by 5 Concept”? by Dr. Dennis Mirosh
This was created by Andy Galpin as an easy protocol for building strength and power. Pick 3-5 exercises for 3-5 reps, 3-5 sets, take 3-5 mins of rest in between sets, and repeat this 3-5 times a week. If you want to build strength and power you want to lift heavier weights for smaller amounts […]
Exercise for Mental Health, by Dr. Dennis Mirosh
A lot of the time we see exercise for physical health. We think about building strength, power, endurance, and muscle. But one of the best things that exercise gives you is improved mental health. We are built to move, and most of us already don’t get enough movement throughout the day as we work in […]
If You’re Losing Mobility In Your Feet, by Dr. Chelsea Walter
Do you have a foot-shaped shoe or shoe-shaped foot? Footwear was a great invention for humans long ago to protect our feet. But is modern-day footwear actually hindering how our feet function? Try this: find the shoes that you wear most often. If the insert comes out easily, take it out and stand on it. […]
