by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Mar 24, 2017 | Fitness
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...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Mar 23, 2017 | Fitness
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. How Posture Affects Your...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Mar 17, 2017 | Fitness
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...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Mar 10, 2017 | Fitness
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...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Mar 7, 2017 | Fitness
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...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Feb 27, 2017 | Fitness
Do you check your knee alignment when performing lower body exercises like squats, deadlifts, or reverse lunges? If not, you are missing out on key benefits like increased strength and reduced risk of pain and injury. Basic Knee Alignment During Exercise The rule of...