Waking up with strange aches and pains is no fun. Want to know what to do about it? My client Jane (not her real name) logged onto to our Zoom session this past Thursday, and the first thing she said to me was, “today’s going to be a Reset workout Brandon. I had a weird […]
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It hurts! How do I know if I should stretch or work the muscle?
It hurts! How do I know if I should stretch or work the muscle?
When my clients have pain or stiffness that they don’t know what to do with, I have a “Sherlock Holmes” method of helping them figure out what it needs to feel better. It’s simple and I want to share it with you. Muscles are like Goldilocks. They like to be at just the right length, […]
Jefferson Curls and Round-Back Lifting
Jefferson Curls and Round-Back Lifting
You may have heard phrases like, “Don’t lift with a round back”, or “You really should only be lifting through the legs.” You have probably heard critics in the fitness world say very bad things about rounding your spine. In some situations it does make sense to lift with the legs. But being able to […]
Natural Leg Extensions
Natural Leg Extensions
These are a great way to strengthen the knee muscles and tendons. You get a great thigh stretch after sitting, and also build resilience around one of the most fickle joints in the body – the knees. You can do it in the comfort of your own home.
Low-back Pain and the Pigeon Squat
Low-back Pain and the Pigeon Squat
Have you ever had a mysterious pain in your “low-back” after hard exercise, lifting weights, or trying a new sport/activity? Or how about sitting for too long in an airplane or car? And in the morning you find it hard to bend over and touch your toes? And maybe you find yourself twisting side to […]
Sissy Squat Progressions
Sissy Squat Progressions
The ultimate knee strength and balance exercise that requires no equipment. It strengthens your knees so they feel great in athletic situations where you lunge and hop around a lot – which is most sports. It also feels good for working the balance muscles in the ankle and foot area.
The Myth of Knees Over Toes
The Myth of Knees Over Toes
“Oh my god. What was that? I heard a pop! Is that normal?!” she gasped. I explained, “that’s just the joints in your knees farting. You’re going to be fine as long as it doesn’t hurt.” This was my third session training the MD, who I will call Judy. We were taking her through her […]