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Step-ups are a fantastic lower body exercise that mimics real-life movement patterns. But while the traditional forward step-up is widely known and used, the lateral step-up often gets overlooked—despite offering a ton of benefits for hip health, athleticism, and injury prevention.
Let’s break down the differences and why both deserve a place in your training program.
Many people experience knee pain when walking downstairs or hiking downhill. While I am not a physiotherapist and cannot diagnose the cause, I can recommend exercises that help improve knee and ankle stability. Strengthening these areas can reduce discomfort and improve movement efficiency.
When you think about muscles, you probably picture strength, power, or physical performance. But your muscles do something far more important than move your body — they act as chemical factories that produce myokines.
When people think about muscles, they often associate them with strength, performance, or aesthetics. But skeletal muscle is far more than a system for movement—it’s one of the most important organs in your body for overall health and metabolism. Beyond enabling physical activity, your muscles serve as a vital amino acid reserve, support immune function, and communicate with other organs through powerful signaling molecules called myokines.
Understanding these deeper roles can help you appreciate why maintaining muscle mass is crucial for long-term health—especially as you age.
The new year is the perfect time to start focusing on your health and fitness goals. To help you begin your journey, I’m offering your first personal training session for free at my studio in Kitsilano, Vancouver.
You might be wondering—what’s included in this complimentary session? Here’s what you can expect.
Group training can be fun, motivating, and social. But when it comes to resistance training, fun alone is not enough. If your training does not progress, your results will stall. That is exactly why I started my Sunday group training in Kitsilano.
This program is designed to combine the energy of group workouts with the structure and accountability of personal training.
Building lower-body stability is essential for athletic performance, injury prevention, and everyday movement. A well-structured progression ensures proper core engagement, balance, and control. This guide outlines key stages to move from foundational half-kneeling positions to dynamic lunge variations.
When testing strength levels, you can use either an actual 1-rep max (1RM) test or a submaximal 1RM test. Regardless of age or experience level, knowing your current strength range is beneficial for effective training. A submaximal test is a safer alternative that provides a reliable estimate of your 1RM without the risks of lifting maximal loads.