by brittenm | Oct 29, 2019 | Exercises, Fit Tips, Fitness
Following Good Mornings, our second exercise in our hamstring series is called the Snatch Grip Romanian Deadlift. This exercise is a common progression from Good Mornings as it relies on maintaining upper body posture to rotate the pelvis and subsequently stretch the...
by brittenm | Sep 24, 2019 | Exercises, Fit Tips, Fitness
The hamstrings and low back are connected via the pelvis and both collaborate to promote rotation of the pelvis forward or backward. Because of this, if the hamstrings are weakened or shortened, the amount that the pelvis can rotate is limited. Therefore, to promote...
by brittenm | Sep 17, 2019 | Fit Tips, Fitness
It’s the start of a new term, a new school year, or even your post-secondary career. You have new classes, classrooms, professors, classmates, homework, assignments, labs… it’s a lot, we know. We have something that can help you manage, while keeping you physically,...
by brittenm | Aug 6, 2019 | Exercises, Fit Tips, Fitness
Despite what the weather reports have been telling you last month, summer is here and it’s time to get outdoors for a workout! If you need some ideas on where to go or what to do, check out some of my most favourite places to workout in Edmonton and area. Find A Park...
by brittenm | Jun 25, 2019 | Exercises, Fit Tips, Fitness
Continuing with the benefits of resistance training for Endurance Performance. Our second exercise in this series is called the Hang Power Clean. This movement is taken from the sport of Olympic Weightlifting where athletes lift the maximum amount of weight possible...
by brittenm | Jun 11, 2019 | Fit Tips, Fitness, Injury Prevention
June happens to be National Athletic Therapy month, so what better topic to write about than the exciting profession that is Athletic Therapy? Have you ever been watching sports when someone got injured and been curious about the unfolding chain of events? That first...