Your feet are the unsung heroes of your body, providing the essential foundation that supports every movement you make. Strong feet contribute to better balance, improved posture, and enhanced mobility. In this post, we’ll explore why developing your foot muscles is crucial for overall health and how it can prevent injuries and reduce strain in…
Functional training enhances your ability to perform everyday activities by focusing on movements that mimic real-life actions. This post highlights three key components: the Oblique Sling System, Lateral Line Training, and Glute Loading. Even on tough days, small adjustments can lead to significant progress. Oblique Sling System The Oblique Sling System involves the oblique muscles…
Whether you’re an athlete aiming to enhance your performance, a fitness enthusiast striving for balanced strength, or someone keen on understanding the mechanics of the human body, knowing the key muscles involved in the upper body and overall movement is crucial. This comprehensive guide breaks down the 30 essential muscles that play pivotal roles in…
Walking offers countless benefits that make it one of the best low-impact exercises you can do. Here’s why you should start walking more: So, what are you waiting for? No excuses—get up off your ass and start walking! It’s one of the most functional things you can do because we are bipedal, contralateral, reciprocating beings!…
#SundayFunday No doggies were harmed during the making of this video!!! But seriously, these two cuties 🐶🐶 (male lab mix, 1.5 months old) are looking for a home! Come on, guys—can we find them a loving home? Dogs truly are a man’s best friend, and it’s functional to have a dog! 🤓👍🏻
In human movement, “coiling” refers to the action of twisting or rotating the body to create tension, much like winding up a spring. This coiling movement usually involves the torso and spine, where the body rotates along the spine’s axis while maintaining stability in the hips or legs. Coiling is often seen in athletic movements…
Can correct breathing create spinal decompression? Well yes, yes it can! By focusing on proper breathing techniques, you can help relieve tension in the spine and promote decompression. This works by engaging the body’s natural tensegrity structure, where breath control and fascial connections play a key role in maintaining posture and reducing pressure on the…
Human biomechanics can be explained as the study of how the body moves and how forces act on it. To break it down: 1. The Body as a Machine Think of the body as a machine made up of different parts like bones, muscles, and joints. Biomechanics examines how these parts work together to create…
Grip strength has been increasingly recognized as a strong indicator of overall health and longevity for several important reasons: 1. Predictor of Mortality Studies show that reduced grip strength is associated with higher mortality rates, particularly in older adults. It is considered a biomarker of aging, with weak grip strength often correlating with frailty and…
Push-ups are a decent exercise. While they won’t exactly “fix” anything, if done a certain way, they can be a useful tool for maintaining the bare minimum tensions needed to uphold some kind of structural integrity. Plus, they are very scalable. Here’s one of the ways I suggest doing them: Bonus: Use your knuckles instead…
