Investing in personal training may be questioned by some, particularly when considering financial priorities. A client of mine recently shared that her financial planner suggested cutting back on personal training, citing cheaper alternatives in the Kitsilano area. However, personal training is more than just a financial expenditure—it’s an investment in long-term health and well-being. Here’s why personal training is essential and worth every penny.
Enhancing Upper Body Mobility: Lower Trap Activation
In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, prolonged sitting and excessive cellphone use can lead to overactivation of the upper trapezius muscles. Consequently, the antagonist muscles, particularly the lower trapezius, may become deactivated.
This blog post explores the significance of reeducating your body to activate the lower trapezius, especially in conjunction with the mid trapezius, for optimal functionality.
Core Stability: The Importance of Chop and Lift Patterns with Kneeling Postures
Maintaining optimal movement within our bodies is integral to overall well-being. Core stability, encompassing strength, endurance, flexibility, function, and motor control, plays a pivotal role in sustaining balance and strength, especially when encountering unexpected challenges.
In this blog post, we explore a valuable tool for understanding and enhancing core stability—the in-line half kneeling position. Additionally, we delve into the efficacy of chop and lift patterns, coupled with transitional kneeling postures, in functional assessment and movement improvement.
Mastering Core Engagement in Your Workouts
When it comes to core exercises, proper form and engagement are key to reaping the full benefits.
In this blog post, we’ll delve into a simple yet effective technique that can elevate your core workouts – engaging the transverse abdominis (TVA) and pelvic floor. Let’s explore how incorporating this mindful approach can enhance your overall fitness routine.
The Impact: Barbell Hip Thrust in Sprint Performance
The quest for optimal exercise choices to enhance sprint speed and vertical jump performance has led athletes and trainers to explore unconventional methods.
This blog post delves into the science behind the Barbell Hip Thrust and its potential role in elevating athletic performance, specifically in sprinting and jumping.
Maximizing Glute Activation: A Comprehensive Study of Barbell Hip Thrust
Unlocking the full potential of gluteal muscle engagement is a goal for many fitness enthusiasts.
This blog explores the effectiveness of the Barbell Hip Thrust (BHT) through two comprehensive studies, shedding light on its unique benefits and muscle activation patterns.
The Downsides of Sit-Ups: A Comprehensive Guide to Lumbar Lordosis, Low Back Pain, and More
In the pursuit of a strong core, many individuals turn to traditional exercises like sit-ups. However, there’s more to these exercises than meets the eye.
This blog post delves into the reasons why you might want to reconsider incorporating sit-ups into your routine.
The Impact of Core Training on Athletic Performance and Muscular Activity
In the realm of competitive sports, the quest to enhance athletes’ performance remains a focal point of numerous studies. While core training has gained prominence in daily fitness routines, rehabilitation, and more recently, in competitive sports, its influence on sport-specific performance remains a subject of debate. Two studies, one delving into the impact of core training on athletic performance and another examining the engagement of key core muscles during exercises, bring insightful perspectives to this discourse.