Glute medius-why it’s important
Gluteus medius is one the 3 muscles that make up your gluteals or bottom muscles. Together they provide movement and stability at the hip joint as wel
Core activation- made simple
Core activation refers to how the nervous system coordinates your posture, breathing and muscles to produce an efficient movement. Core activation ≠
What is the Core?
Your core is the area between your hips and your shoulders. It refers to the many abdominal, lower back and hip muscles that surround your spine and p
Foam roller basics: Rolling for Rookies
Foam roller basics: Rolling for Rookies gives you the information you need to know as you begin to exercise with a foam roller. How to use it, what th
Basic Core Activation
Correct Core activation involves gently switching on your deep abdominals ( ie pulling your belly button in a little towards your spine), lifting your
What is “Functional Exercise”?
Functional exercise is a popular training technique at present. It refers to movements that mimic everyday activities. These exercises are complex, of
To Stretch or Not to Stretch?
Stretching feels good and seems like the correct thing to do before exercising. But there are mixed results as to its efficacy in reducing DOMS. Stret
What is Motor Control?
What is Motor control? Quite simply, our brain is the motor that controls our posture and movement. Our increasingly sedentary lifestyles have contrib
What is my “Core” ?
Core muscles are the deep muscles that lie close to the spine and work together to protect and support your spine as you go about your daily living Th