by Andrew Schaeffer | Feb 9, 2017 | Fitness
Overhead work such as overhead press, overhead squat, clean and jerk, snatch, and even pulldowns and chin ups requires one thing above all – shoulder mobility. The reason is, to get the most out of overhead training, you have to be able to get your arms straight...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Feb 2, 2017 | Fitness
Tight muscles can hold you back in fitness. If you aren’t loose, you can’t move well and that wreaks havoc on the quality of your workouts. But stretching isn’t always the answer. Here are some other factors that may be leading to stiffness and how...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Jan 26, 2017 | Fitness
Do you avoid deadlifts because you fear they are bad for the back? As with many exercises, the truth is they are great for you as long as they are done correctly. Deadlifts Are Not Bad If You Can Hip Hinge To perform a deadlift you will need to have command of a...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Jan 21, 2017 | Fitness
Box jumps make for a flashy, and challenging exercise, but are they really benefiting you? The answer is probably no, because you have more to gain by focusing your efforts on elsewhere. Box Jumps Are For Power Box jumps are used to develop power, which is defined as...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Jan 19, 2017 | Fitness
Squats are a common part of exercise routines these days, but alongside deadlifts they are also the most feared. Many worry that it may be bad for their knees or their back. The truth is squats are good for you, but they are difficult to do well, and that’s the...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Jan 17, 2017 | App, Fitness, Social Good
Riding your bike instead of taking the car is a great way to increase your exercise over the week while helping to lower emissions. It can also have positive effects on everything from personal empowerment, to community programming and even infrastructure. We talked...