In the fitness industry, debates about the best techniques and tools are common, and one such debate centres around the use of heel wedges or weight plates to elevate the heels during squats. While some argue that this method allows for a deeper range of motion in the hips without demanding significant ankle dorsiflexion, it’s […]
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Introduction Force production, the essential ability to generate muscular force, is a core component of virtually every athletic endeavour. It is what propels a sprinter off the blocks, powers a weightlifter through a snatch, and drives a swimmer through the water. This blog post discusses two critical aspects of force production: maximal force production and
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Starting a fitness journey can be a challenge for a lot of people and one big hurdle to get over is the starting weight you are able to lift. Being confronted with the weight you’re starting with vs the weight you think you should be lifting can be a hard hit to the ego and
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Intro. Often, gym goers fixate on an area of strength that they see as a direct method to the results they want. e.g I want to be big & strong so I’ll only lift maximal lift. This commonly leaves a gap in which injury, lack of progression, or boredom sets in. This article will go
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Intro. The application of muscle activation techniques is increasing among gym goers and the fitness coaches they hire, which is great. But, like most things in the health and fitness industry, there’s more information than guidance. This article is to provide information about the different ways we can activate a muscle so you can avoid
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The Human Potential Movement and Multiple Intelligences In the human potential movement, a number of key questions arise that define what this concept is all about:Â “What are the limits of human ability, the boundaries of the human experience? What does it mean to be a human being?” The theory/movement was spawned in 1961 by
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In our last post we covered how our brain and muscles connect to create movement in our body through neural pathways, and how these pathways become stronger the more we use them regardless of whether they are creating movement with optimal or poor biomechanical patterns. If you missed it scroll to check it out Hands
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We’re focusing on movement habits and the brain – if you missed last week’s post on Bad Technique vs Pathomechanics scroll and check it out so you’re up to date. To recap last week’s terminology: Pathomechanics = Bad Biomechanics; Bad Biomechanics = Bad Ingrained Movement Habits; Bad Ingrained Movement Habits = Movement Sins. How do
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In our next series of Wednesday Wisdoms we’re shifting our focus to movement, habits and the brain! When coaching clients our attention is on ensuring people are learning and moving with good technique, but hands up if you’ve experienced one of these things… You teach someone a new exercise and they just can’t understand that
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The vast realm of fitness is fueled by constant advancements and deeper insights into how our bodies respond to various forms of exercise. One critical aspect that personal trainers continually navigate is the intelligent cycling between different training modalities to elicit the best possible results for their clients. This article delves into the art and
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