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No Win is Too Small

Nov 6, 2024

Ask the fitness specialist, How To, MoveWell, Workouts

By Dalton Harris, CPT Lack the Motivation to Workout? We have all been in this position before, whether we are too tired or had a bad day at work putting off that planned workout seems to be a great option. In many cases, this seems to be a reasonable excuse for missing a workout. In some cases, this one missed workout turns into two, and two turns into three. These become missed opportunities to reach a goal we have set for ourselves. Benefits of Making Time for this Workout

Ask for a Spot!

Nov 3, 2024

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Cameron Horsfall, MS, CSCS When hitting the weights in the gym, it is not uncommon to be attempting a weight that may be difficult to lift. When approaching a situation like that, asking for a spot is a great idea! Spotting can provide a safer presence and let you give maximal effort in training.

Dumbbells May Burn But They Don’t Bite

Nov 1, 2024

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By Shania Rayford

Scary Things in the Gym!

Oct 30, 2024

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By: Aram Kumar, BA Exercise Science, CSCS

October Opportunities: Yoga as Recovery

Oct 27, 2024

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Are you looking for a recovery program for just about any sport, any lift, any training plan? Why not try yoga? It addresses full ROM for every joint, helps to relax the muscles and then stretch them, can get into the deeper connective tissue where soreness often lives and moves the spine in all six directions. If you are looking for sport specific yoga, set up a consult with me on your dashboard! In the meantime, give this short yoga practice a try!

October Opportunities: Foam Rolling

Oct 25, 2024

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by Johnny Martin, CPT Foam rollers are a great thing to incorporate into your daily stretch routine. Foam rollers help alleviate any myofascial adhesions that can cause inflexibility and muscle imbalance throughout the body. In other words, it is used to loosen and release any knots that might be lurking within your muscles. Meaning it can improve soreness, tightness, or inflammation that occurs from working out.

October Opportunities: New Exercises!

Oct 23, 2024

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By Dalton Harris, CPT

October: Overhead Exercise

Oct 20, 2024

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By Cameron Horsfall, MS, CSCS Overhead exercises are a staple in any well-structured exercise program. Axial skeleton loading (spine and trunk) is important in maintaining bone mineral density as we age. When we consider loading the axial skeleton, we want to make sure that specific actions are taken into consideration when exercising. Standing Over Head Press (OH Press) with a barbell is a great option for those that have good core stability and OH mobility.

October: Overhead March

Oct 18, 2024

by Shania Rayford No Deep Core Left Behind

CSA: Butternut Squash!

Oct 16, 2024

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Butternut squash is just so cozy. Doesn’t it immediately bring to mind sweaters, fall leaves, and squishy socks.