by Rebecca Mcabee | Jun 9, 2014 | Training
Non-Traditional Cardio for Accelerated Fat Loss: Enter the Complex Stephen Brandis, CSCS, CES, FMS1 The first solution that individuals often think of when they are trying to shed body fat is that they need to hop on the treadmill and walk or run for hours on end...
by Rebecca Mcabee | Mar 5, 2014 | Training
The “DIY” Slide Board By Stephen Brandis The slide board was made popular back in the 1980’s by speed skaters to use as a tool for developing sport specific conditioning and technique when ice to skate on was unavailable. However, there use is not...
by Rebecca Mcabee | Jun 24, 2013 | Training
Why you need a functional core By Stephen Brandis, CSCS, CES What is a “Functional Core”? Often times when someone is told they need to incorporate more “core work” into their training, their instinct is to begin a marathon routine of crunches and sit-ups....
by Rebecca Mcabee | Nov 2, 2012 | Healthy Lifestyle, Training
Spinal Flossing: Improving Hip Mobility & Relieving Sciatic Nerve Pain By Stephen Brandis, CSCS Now before you stop reading because you saw the word “flossing” in the title and assume you will be taking a trip to the dentists office I would just like...
by Rebecca Mcabee | Aug 17, 2012 | Training
Foam Rolling Basics and Benefits Those of you who attend our facility for personal training or group classes have probably become all too familiar with the foam roller and self-myofascial release techniques (SMRT). To those who are not familiar, a foam roller is a...
