I remember looking in the mirror trying to figure out how to change the shape of my thighs. I didn’t necessarily want them small (I have thick Brazilian legs), but I wanted them longer and leaner. Friends told me to try barre classes. Others suggested I run marathons. Popular magazines confirmed Pilates was the secret sauce. I had no idea …
Why Stretching Your Hips Is a Waste of Time
When it comes to improving hip mobility you’ve probably tried every stretch under the sun. All the hip flexor stretches, all the yoga; all the foam rolling and band things. Yet, you may still find yourself stiff a day later. What’s the deal? First off, stretching the hip flexor over and over is a complete waste of time, especially if …
The Importance of Back Mobility in Weight Lifters
When it comes to building a strong, resilient back, are you training for: A) strength B) mobility C) stability D) all the above The answer is: D train them all. The prevalent amount of back injuries seen in strength sports like CrossFit, powerlifting, and weightlifting should be enough to get you to start thinking about strength, mobility and stability of …
How to Create More Power, Stability and Control through Breath
Do you ever stop to think about how efficient your breathing is? I’ll place my bets on “probably not”. Yet breath is the subject of many scientific studies and research, including the basis of the The Postural Restoration Institute (PRI)’s work. I’m not in any way affiliated with PRI but I remember they exploded into the fitness and strength coaching …