Best Hamstring Exercises
The Hamstrings are a very complex muscle group, that often is not trained correctly. This article will look at their function in the body and their muscle type breakdown. It will examine what your repetition and load should look like as well as provide some hamstring exercise suggestions.
About Low Intensity Steady State Cardio (LISS Cardio)
Low-intensity steady-state cardio (LISS Cardio) is a hot topic in the fitness space. Learn what is LISS, how to perform it, does LISS burn more fat than HIIT, and which might be better for you.
Scapulohumeral Rhythm
Scapulohumeral Rhythm is the movement between the scapula and the shoulder. Learn more about the factors that affect Scapulohumeral Rhythm, the Scapulohumeral Rhythm Ratio, and the muscles involved in this relationship.
Injury Breakdown: Winged Scapula | Scapular Winging
Winged Scapula is also known as Scapular Winging, is a condition where the medial side of the scapula sticks out much further than it should. Learn more about the causes of Winged Scapula, treatments, diagnosis, and exercises you can do at home for rehabilitation.
Sobre El Press De Hombros Con Mancuernas
El Press de hombros con mancuernas permite trabajar todas las cabezas del deltoides (anterior, medio y posterior). Dependiendo el ángulo, podemos enfatizar la activación de una de las cabezas en específico de los deltoides.
Exercise Tutorial: Floor Press
The floor press can be useful for several reasons. It can cater to everyone at different stages in their training. It targets the upper body effectively and can act as a safe training haven for individuals who fear to attempt the bench press
Hemiplegic Gait (Regaining Proper Walk after Having a Stroke)
Hemiplegic gait is a common symptom of stroke. Learn more about what is hemiplegic gait, the chances of walking again and exercises to help improve your gait.
The Best Glute Stretches for Improved Flexibility and Enhanced Lower Body Performance
Glute stretches can also help to relieve any discomfort such as low back pain or tight hips. When tightness is relieved, positive outcomes such as enhanced flexibility, improved range of motion, reduced risk of injury and improved overall mobility can occur.
Lifestyle Management (Activities of Daily Living)
Lifestyle management can become difficult as we age. Learn more about Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, their differences, and how you can assess ADL’s and IADL’s.
Aerobic Stroke Exercises to Regain Daily Function
Aerobic exercise following a stroke is an excellent way to reduce the risk of reoccurring stroke and to regain function. Learn about post-stroke aerobic exercise guidelines, intensity, safety, equipment and exercises.
Muscle Breakdown: Serratus Anterior
The Serratus Anterior also known as the boxer’s muscle is one of the most neglected muscles in the human body. Not only does the serratus anterior provide many functions to the shoulders.
Exercise Tutorial: Hacky Sack
The hacky sack exercise is a great movement to incorporate into your training regimen as it assists in mobilizing the hip flexors.
How to Perform a Quadruped Thoracic Rotation
The Quadruped Thoracic Rotation focuses on thoracic (mid-back) mobility through rotation and extension. These movements are required for us to do our daily tasks i.e overhead lifting.
Improve Hip Mobility with the 90/90 Stretch
The 90/90 stretch can improve hip health in the long term as insufficient hip internal and external rotators can lead to gait issues and/or increased risk of injury. Read about how to do, benefits, variations of the 90/90 stretch.
How to Perform A Hip Stretch With Twist
The hip stretch with twist is a great way to decompress the spine if you have tight hips and/or experience any sort of low back pain. It also requires a focus on stability and balance.
How to Perform Arm Hugs
The arm hugs are a great active and dynamic warm-up tool for the upper chest and back muscles. It helps increase the range of motion and flexibility of the shoulder joints. Stabilizing your torso is also required while performing this movement.
Muscle Breakdown: Gluteus Maximus
The gluteus maximus is the outermost butt muscle and is the biggest and strongest muscle in the entire body. Unfortunately, most people find a challenge in developing their buttocks.
How to Perform the Hip Internal Rotation
The benefits of the hip internal rotation are that it stretches and loosens tight and weak hip muscles. The internal rotation of the hip allows you to perform normal movements with ease such as walking, running, squatting, and crouching;
How to Perform the Hip External Rotation
There are multiple benefits of the hip external rotation/ external rotation of the hip. It’s a great dynamic warm-up to loosen the hip joint and surrounding muscles. Read about how to do, benefits and variations of the hip external rotation.
The Origins of Thai Massage
Read about the origins of thai massage. As well as, why thai massage results in an increase in flexibility, balanced body energy systems, and even relief in muscle and joint tension.