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The Cure for Flabby Arm

Posted: 02/21/2012

Everybody wants nice and toned arms.  Many downfalls of unexperienced trainers lead people to believe that the only way to more defined arms is to curl, curl, and curl.Yes it is true that adding curls into a program can help in your quest, but centering a strength training routine around them is not the answer.Stick to basic, compound movements like push ups, inverted rows,...

Off Season Golf Training

Posted: 01/27/2012

This is wishful thinking, but I am already looking forward to the golf season.  This is the time to strength train so those long par 4's dont seem too long in a few months!  Also, greater strength makes it easier to get out of that long, thick rough (not that you are ever in there anyways).Here are a few movements that you can apply to golf strengthening:-Birddog x...

Increase Core Strength To Minimize Lower Back Pain

Posted: 12/16/2011

Back pain is commonplace in todays world.  When I was searching for an image for this article, I typed in "lower" into Google, and in the search bar, "back pain" popped up without me doing anything else.How do we fight against back pain when it seems like any extracurricular movement adds to the discomfort?We strengthen the core!  A strong core helps us maintain correct...

Train Hamstrings and Glutes For Knee Health

Posted: 11/08/2011

Anterior knee pain is a common trait found amongst Americans these days largely due to the type of footwear and activity we are performing.  Women are prone to knee issues because of the "Q" angle of the hips compared to their knees.  Add in high heels and you have a recipe for disaster.  How do we combat these knee issues?  Performing posterior chain movements...

Upper Back Strength For Posture

Posted: 10/20/2011

In an average day, people spend more time sitting at their computer, t.v., and in their car.  For this reason, its not uncommon to see someone with that "slouched" posture.  You know it, head forward, shoulders pulled forward, big rounding of the upper back.How do we fight this?  By training the upper back with weights!  Strength training 2-3 times per week...

Strengthening For Golf!!

Posted: 06/16/2011

Golf season is in full swing (pun intended)!!  How can we adapt our strength training to incorporate core stablility that will equate to longer drives, easier shots out of the rough, and prevent injury?  Try this routine out to improve your golf game!Paloff Cable Hold x :30 seconds each sidePlank x :45-:60 secondsSide Plank x :20 seconds each sideCable Chop x 10-12...

Women- Bulletproof Your Knees!!!

Posted: 05/24/2011

Women are susceptible to knee injuries because of the natural angle created from their hips to their knees.  This is called the "Q" angle.  What happens with women is their vastus lateralis (outer quad) over develops and puts pressure on the knee.  This is the main reason women are more prone to ACL injuries.  One way to help avoid these issues is to strengthen...

Strengthening The Posterior Chain

Posted: 01/11/2011

The posterior chain muscles consisting of the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back help keep our knee's healthy, along with helping us perform better in sports. Strengthening the posterior has many benefits. 1.) Keeping the Knee's HealthyThe hamstrings keep the knee in "place".  Many people (especially women), are quad dominant.  Being quad dominant puts unneeded...

Perfecting The Pull Up

Posted: 11/16/2010

The pull up.  The ultimate upper body test of strength.  It is extremely hard to achieve the level of strength needed to complete a full pull up, but with these next few helpful tips, hopefully you can work your way to perfecting one!Negatives:Working the muscle through a full range of motion is key when it comes to developing strength and hypertrophy.  However,...

Complexes for Strength and Fat Loss

Posted: 10/19/2010

Barbell complexes are extremely effective when it comes to strength gains and fat loss.  A complex is when a series of movements are performed in a row without ever putting the bar/dumbbells down.  The intense training effect from a barbell complex increases EPOC (excess post exercise oxygen consumption) and burns more calories over a prolonged period of time.  EPOC...