The Walking Lunge… A More Complex Functional Exercise For Overall Strength
This series of Walking Lunges is a continuation of the Stationary Lunge video I posted previously. This exercise and its variations is an excellent way to build core & overall leg strength. Being able to perform a weighted walking lunge properly will keep...
The Stationary Lunge
The Stationary Lunge is an excellent fundamental way to build overall leg strength. Being able to perform a lunge properly will help you to be able to get up off the floor better, perform activities of daily living with confidence and of course keep your knees strong...
The Floor Push-Up
It's another push-up video :-). Guess I can't stress enough the importance of the push-up. They're one of my favorite go-to exercises. Being able to perform a knee or a regular floor push-up is an excellent way for people of all ages and abilities to gain upper...
Fit Tips – The Modified Wall Push-Up
The modified wall push-up is an excellent way for people of all ages & abilities to gain upper body strength & core stability. This exercise will allow you to be able to transition to being able to perform a modified floor push-up or a regular push-up.
Fit Tips – The TRX Row
During the past 20 years, I've noticed a common thread with many people who have low back pain.... They typically have poor posture. Especially in the mid-back. This greatly affects the low back. I've had great success in helping my clients feel better by...
Fit Tips – Doing the Squat Correctly
Squatting is a basic movement that we do repetitively throughout the day..... Sitting in a chair, using the toilet, bending down to pick up the cat or a bag of groceries. Unfortunately many people have difficulty with this movement, sacrificing form to perform...
Fit Tips – The Proper Push-Up
The push-up is a foundational exercise that myself and Austin typically include into most exercise programs. In this video Austin describes some common errors that can exacerbate the shoulder and rotator cuff when improperly performing the push-up. He then...
Fit Tips – The Seated (Scapular) Row
The Seated or Scapular Row is a great exercise that focuses on strengthening the upper posterior chain and scapular retractors. When performed seated on a stability ball, this exercise will help develop your core strength as well as your postural...
The 4 Pillars of Health & Fitness
What is the definition of being healthy? According to the World Health Organization, “health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” More recently this definition includes leading a socially...
How to Prevent ACL Injuries & Keep Your Knees Healthy With Neuromuscular Training
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four ligaments that serve as a main stabilizer of the knee. It’s located between the bottom of the femur, or thigh bone, and attaches to the top of the tibia/fibula plateau, or lower leg. The ACL is primarily...
How to Prevent Pain with Diet and Exercise (compliments of ACE Fit)
It hurts when you get up in the morning. It hurts while you’re sitting at your desk. It hurts when you bend over to tie your shoes. From lower-back pain to nagging joint pain in the morning, many people are turning to pharmaceuticals and NSAID (non steroidal...
Decreasing the Risk of Falling = Functional Exercise + Balance Training + Ankle Stability
The risk of sustaining an injury due to a fall increases with age. One-fourth of all falls will result in a serious injury. Research has shown that falls amongst the elderly are one of the most important risk factors that cause osteoporotic fractures. Falling also...
Food & Health: A Wonderful Partnership
To help provide you with on-going support, knowledge and guidance about health and nutrition I have asked Theresa Quartararo, a Certified Health Counselor from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition to join me in providing you with information in holistic nutrition,...
The Benefits of Having a Hydration & Fueling Plan for Ultra-Distance Events
What is Dehydration? Dehydration is the loss of body water or fluid from within the cells (intracellular), surrounding tissues (extracellular), liver and skeletal muscles that is not replaced adequately. A well trained, acclimated athlete will typically lose 1 liter...
How Interval Training Can Improve Your Health
Want to improve your health and fitness? According to current research regular high-intensity exercise can make a significant difference to your health. Interval training is an effective way to exercise. Most of us have heard of intervals or repeated, short, sharp...