My 1st Fitness Tip Being in the fitness industry for over a decade, information has changed as research has evolved. This, I imagine can get very confusing for the general public, heck it has gotten confusing for me at times! CrossFit? Barre? High Intensity? Cardio before weights? Cardio after weights? …
Why I don’t just ‘Personal Train’ anymore
The greatest privilege and by far the most fulfilling aspect of my life has been my Kinesiologist/Personal Training career. Helping people with their health and fitness has been my sole purpose. As I continue to grow personally and professionally I have found in efforts to continue to be aligned …
Hip Flexor Stretch vs. Deep Front Line Stretch
Hip flexor stretches have been prescribed to all kinds of people, from desk workers to athletes. In fact, in many cases hip flexor stretching is actually over-prescribed and wrongfully prescribed Since the body is all connected via myofascial chains (or Anatomy Trains) rather than just focusing on a …
Foot Pain and Plantar Fasciatis: Leg Exercises
Welcome to our Part 3 of 4 blog posts in the “Foot Pain and Plantar Fasciatis” series – Leg Exercises and Stretches In today’s video, we go over single leg exercises and stretches have been pivotal in helping people overcome their pain. The message I really want to get across …
Upper Back Pain – 2 Ways to Find Relief
The best way to rehabilitate upper back pain and find pain relief is by knowing the various root causes of the tension. Possible Root Causes of Tension Upper back pain can have multiple roots such as: Direct trauma: Motor-vehicle injury Sporting injury Indirect trauma: Compromised posture Improper Breathing …
What Services Can a Kinesiologist Provide?
What can a Kinesiologist do for you? Kinesiologists are highly educated, health care professionals who are experts in body movement. Kinesiologists are recognized experts in preventing and managing injury and chronic disease and helping to reach peak physical performance. Kinesiologists use evidence-based research to develop programs for people, helping them …
Why Hire a Personal Trainer?
Why hire a Personal Trainer? Motivation: Having a personal trainer means someone to guide and inspire you to live a more fit and healthy lifestyle. Not only will your workouts be fun and challenging but even outside of the session, you’ll have someone pushing you to eat healthier. Consistency: Having …
Exercises To Tone Arms
Arms are like the cover of a book: if the cover of the book is attractive, the book instantly becomes more appealing. The author/artist of the book feels confident and proud of his masterpiece and rightfully so. Though I strongly believe in being fit and healthy from the inside first, …