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7 Glute Activation Moves You Don’t Need To Get Down On The Ground For
When we think "Glute Activation," we think about all of those amazing moves done on the ground - glute bridges, donkey kicks, fire hydrants... But what if you can't get down on the ground? What if you have knee pain that makes kneeling uncomfortable? Or what if you have shoulder issues that don't...
Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Lettuce Wraps
I LOVE the flavor of Buffalo Chicken. I literally could make myself some sort of Buffalo Chicken something EVERY. SINGLE. DAY! (Heck, I actually have for the last month hehe!) That is why it was love at first sight when one of my trainers shared this Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wrap she made as part...
The Different Types Of “Rest”
When we think "rest," we think about stopping all activity. But our rest intervals don't have to mean we completely stop working EVERYTHING and just stand there not moving, watching the TV in the gym. This also doesn't mean though that rest isn't important and that you should simple cut it out as...
The Hip Mobility RStoration Workout
Preventing injuries is a 3 part process - foam rolling, stretching and activation. (It's what I call the Want to learn more about recovery and mobility work like this? Check out our Dynamic Strength App!....cause it sounds sexy 😉 hehe) All too often we are doing one, or maybe too, and it's...
15 Moves To Improve Your Hip Mobility
Mobility is not the same as flexibility. Nor is it the same as stability. But for true mobility, you need both a certain amount of stability and flexibility of the muscles around the joint. Heck, you even need a certain amount of distal stability and mobility in order to have proximal mobility....
When You Are In Pain, What Do You Do?
When you are in pain, what do you do? Do you... A. Avoid any sort of exercise. I mean you need to "rest" it, right? B. Power through. No pain no gain! C. Randomly and sporadically throw in some "rehab" and simply avoid the moves that cause pain. D. Just figure you can never do certain moves again....
Why Protein Is Key – Even For Veggie Lovers!
Can you be Vegetarian BUT still eat a diet rich in protein? The answer... YES! When we think about dieting and "eating well," we think about whole natural foods. We even think about cutting calories if weight loss is our goal. But so often we do these two things and still don't get the results we...
The Squat And Press 1 Minute Max Out
Not all workouts to build strength need to be done for reps and sets. Sometimes INTERVALS can help you build strength, especially if you need to challenge yourself with just your own bodyweight! If you want a 30 minute workout to build your leg, chest, shoulder, arm and CORE strength, you'll love...