The knee joint is is a hinge joint, which means it has limited range of motion restricted to flexion and extension. Although many athletes can place the knee in rotation during cutting and twisting movements performed during sports, the knee does not like to be in rotation due to the shear forces that rotation creates […]
What is Fascial Stretch Therapy? Science Meets Art Created by Anne and Chris Frederick, fascial stretch therapy is an amalgamation of science and art. Chris Frederick uses his physical therapy background to perfect the fascial stretch therapy technique anatomically, while Anne Frederick uses flawless movement and leverage to create synergy between client and therapist. Fascial […]
The shoulder is an unstable joint. Shoulder instability leads to increased risk of tendon and ligament tears, which speed up arthritic changes. It is important to strengthen the muscles and tendons around the shoulder to improve overall strength and stability of the shoulder. Since rotator cuff injuries are so common, rotator cuff exercises should be […]
In order to understand how movement, physical activity, and specific exercises improve bone density, it is important to understand the anatomy of bone. Bone is tissue that responds to physical stress in the same way muscles and tendons respond to physical stress. Physical exercise, specifically strength training or resistance training exercise builds muscle, increases tendon […]
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that is responsible for creating a favorable biochemistry in the human body. Vitamin D has been in the spotlight! It’s being highly recommended due to the pivotal role it plays in the human endocrine system. What happens if you’re deficient and who needs to take it? What are […]
In the spirit of food rotation, here are seven healthy insulin-stabilizing, high protein breakfast options – one for each day of the week: Option 1: Honey glazed salmon, blueberries, and mixed nuts. Brush a thin glaze of honey on both sides of a salmon filet. Add a sprinkle of sea salt and pepper. Cook a couple of […]
Breakfast is often the least enjoyed and the most rushed meal of the day. Everyone recognizes the importance of a healthy breakfast, but most people don’t make the time to eat right in the morning. Grab and go breakfasts are efficient in a pinch, but often lack the nutritional value you need to fuel your […]
There is a common misconception that steady state cardio (doing aerobic exercise on a cardio machine of your choice for an hour without changing speed or intensity levels) is good for you. It is perceived that steady state cardio helps you lose weight, helps you get lean, and makes you feel great because you work […]
What is a compound exercise? A compound exercise is any exercise that uses multiple joints and trains many muscle groups at the same time. Advantages of training using compound exercises Efficient Training Process: Training multiple muscle groups at the same time means spending less time in the gym for the same effort. Requires greater work effort: […]
Many women shy away from lifting “heavy” weights because they don’t want to bulk up. As a result, most women never tap into their true strength potentials, and never experience the pure adrenaline rush of reaching new highs from a strength training workout. Some common myths about women and weights: Lifting Heavy Weights Will Make […]