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Breathing
Breathing is something that most of us do without thinking… and why would you? You breathe in, you breathe out, end of story right? Well believe it or not there is a right and a wrong way to breathe, and most of us do it wrong. Now that may come as a surprise to you, so...
Being aware of how you breathe while exercising is extremely important, especially when lifting. The simple act of changing how you breathe will help you get more out of your lifts. One particular method of breathing, the valsalva maneuver, can play a substantial role in the lifting process and ultimately help you improve your strength....
When it comes to improving shoulder mobility, stability, strength and function (basically everything shoulder-related) it’s important to first understand the basics of how your shoulders operate, and why they’re pretty much the worst joint ever. Your shoulder is actually more of complex comprised of two joints, the glenohumeral and the acromioclavicular joint. What makes the shoulder unique...
Are you suffering from chronic stress? Having trouble coming back down after a hectic day at work? Struggling to fall asleep at night? Finding yourself in constant poor posture? Having a hard time progressing past a training or performance plateau? And/or suffering from chronic tension in your neck, shoulders or back? Well if you answered “yes” to any of those questions, prepare to...
It should come as no surprise to you when I say that many people are affected by back pain. You could very well be one of those people. According to Statistics Canada’s 2010 Canadian Community Health Survey, nearly one in five people working in BC have back problems. In fact, back strain injuries accounted for...
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