Why You Should Train Your Back Muscles More
One of the most important areas of the body to strengthen is the back. A strong back will give you good posture, and good posture will fix a lot of nagging pains like stiff necks, bad shoulders, or achy low backs. Strengthening The Back Helps Correct Posture Gravity...
Proper Posture And Why It Matters
You know it is important to have good posture, but what exactly is that? This video will give you the basic landmarks and a couple common deviations in 34 seconds. Then, you'll find out how it helps your shoulders, hips, and knees. ...
Where Fitness Meets Public Policy
As America moves forward on its quest for better health, public policy will be a necessary part of the picture. When we consider the issue of obesity—one marker of health—which cuts across almost all geographic locations, age groups, and income brackets, the fitness...
Protraction, Retraction, And Other Movements Of The Scapula
Of all the joints in your body, there is something special about the shoulder. The socket portion of this ball-and-socket joint is located on the shoulder blade (a.k.a. scapula), and the shoulder blades move. They can glide, tilt, and rotate. This little anatomical...
The Difference Between Flexibility And Mobility
You have undoubtedly heard much about flexibility, and you might have heard the term mobility. Do you know the difference between the two? Understanding will help you get more from your exercise while reducing your risk for injury. Flexibility Vs. Mobility Flexibility...
Basic Movement Principles For Exercise
To maximize your exercise while minimizing the risk of pain and injury, it is important to understand a few basic movement principles of the body. What follows is not nearly exhaustive, but it will give you a sense of some foundational ideas. Three Components Of Human...