Muscular Imbalances – Push Up Technique

I’m a big fan of push ups.  Almost all of my clients do them.  I can learn so much about my clients muscular imbalances by watching their push up technique. Muscular Imbalance #1 – Weak Core/Saggy Back By watching the push up from the side, I can see how...

Why Your Shoulders are Always Tight

“I carry my stress in my neck and shoulders.” Have you said that before?  In our super busy society, we are stressed on a daily basis.  Our nervous system, fascia, and muscles all hold the tension until we release it.  You might think that getting a...

5 Core Training Exercises You Need To Do

It’s no secret that I love core stability exercises.  If you’ve been reading my blog, you’ve read several explanations as to why core stability is important and why I no longer include crunches in my clients workouts.  I’m on #teamnocrunches! ...

9 Things I Learned About the Pelvis and Hip Joint

I recently attended a 2-day workshop all about the pelvis and hip joint.  It was taught by the Postural Restoration Institute (PRI.)  While the workshop was geared towards physical therapists, there were a few personal trainers in the room.  I think I held my own...

Updated Core Training

When core training became all the rage a few years ago, it was all about the four abdominal muscles.  And man, things went crazy!  The goal of ab workouts was to see how much you could make them burn and if your abs weren’t sore the next day, then you obviously...