Warm up your hips for power
Many of the exercises that I use for my athletes may seem to be remedial but despite their simplicity they… Read More »Warm up your hips for power
Exercises
Exercise of the Week: Cat-Cow
To prepare your spine for your work day or if you are suffering with acute lower back pain one of… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Cat-Cow
The Baby Get Up – Exercise and Assessment tool
One of my favourite exercises with a kettlebell is the Turkish get up. The unique part about the Turkish get… Read More »The Baby Get Up – Exercise and Assessment tool
Straight leg raise correction: Passive Leg Lowering Progression
Here is another one of my favourite exercises to give to my chiropractic patients for improving their ability to perform… Read More »Straight leg raise correction: Passive Leg Lowering Progression
48 Unconventional exercises
48 unconventional exercises performed by a 48 year old. This motivates me to keep moving. Originally posted on May 17,… Read More »48 Unconventional exercises
Thoracic mobility: Overhead squat
Crossfit requires physical and technical components to perform a workout (WOD). As fatigue sets in technique is of utmost importance.… Read More »Thoracic mobility: Overhead squat
Exercise of the Week: Hip Hinge
The hip hinge is not an exercise to increase strength or build flexibility. It is an exercise to activate our… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Hip Hinge
Back Strength: Four for the Core
The core muscles include all those muscles that attach to the pelvis. This includes the glute muscles, hip flexors (iliacus,… Read More »Back Strength: Four for the Core
Benefits of the Bridge Exercise
Benefits of the Bridge Exercise for Back Pain Relief The bridge exercise is a foundational movement that offers significant benefits.… Read More »Benefits of the Bridge Exercise
Ball Bridge with Leg Extension
Muscles worked: gluteals quadriceps hamstrings erector spinae (back muscles) Hip stabilizers Start Position Upper back rest on ball Pelvic tilt… Read More »Ball Bridge with Leg Extension