Update and articles you should read

Hola! Sorry for my absence, I was at the Anytime Fitness conference in Scottsdale, AZ over the weekend. Having spent a collective 15 hours in a smart car (not recommended for road trip or manhood), my post on corrective exercises for posture has become more detailed. I expect to have it done in a day or two but in the mean time, here are some articles you may find interesting.

First is an article by Chris Powers PhD, PT, FAPTA who is Co-Director of the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Laboratory and the Director of the Program in Biokinesiology at USC. This article focuses on the biomechanics of the lower quarter and how important gluteal activation is for knee function and protection.

As some of you know I have had many issues with me knee but with the help of Doug Hoogendyk PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, CSCS and the team at Movement Performance Institute (Founded by Chris Powers) I have been able to adopt a hip dominant running strategy and stay out of pain. Yay!

Hip Strength & Control: The Key to Protecting the Knee




Second is a very recent article by Eric Cressey of Cressey Sports Performance. In this article he discusses the balance between aesthetics and health for trainers and their clients. I can definitely identify with this article and I'm sure many of you will too.

Training Programs: Are Health and Aesthetics Mutually Exclusive?







Be back soon!