Flexibility vs Mobility Flexibility and mobility are two very common terms among the functional fitness community. People often use them interchangeably. However, they really represent two different concepts. Athletes and coaches understand good mobility is essential to performing exercises efficiently. Functional fitness exercises are also good at improving mobility. Very rarely, however, do we take […]
What’s in a Diet? Diet is arguably, the biggest component of a healthy lifestyle. It is no wonder people scour the internet looking for the latest and best dieting trends. Buzzy words like “keto”, “paleo”, and “IIFYM” get tossed around. People will fiercely defend their diet of choice with their own anecdotal “evidence”. But how […]
Ice or Heat Every athlete has been told at least once to use ice or heat when they’re sore. A common question we get in clinic is which one is best? With the large variety of products marketed to both professional athletes and the weekend warrior, it’s hard to know which modalities are worth the […]
How to Do a “Rest Day” The Right Way We’ve all heard about the importance of rest days when it comes to recovering from workouts. Some of you may know this and ignore the advice – pushing yourself until an injury forces you to take a break. Science shows exercise is good for you. Conditioning […]
How to be a Successful Coach I’ve been a coach in some capacity for the last decade of my life. While I would never claim to be an absolute expert on the topic, I’ve picked a few things up along the way. One of my favorite things to do is to help new coaches improve […]
Coaching Seniors in Functional Fitness People are continually searching for ways to look and feel younger. The most important of the two is the “feel younger” goal. That’s where you come in. As the population ages, many gyms are starting to realize that there is plenty of work to be done by coaching seniors. Walking […]
Getting Older Without Getting Old Picture two 75-year-old individuals. One lives in their own home, works a part-time job at a hardware store and enjoys tossing a ball for their golden retriever. They love spending time with their grandkids and are easily able to get up and down from the floor to play with them. […]
Sleep Before Anything Else Sleep is one of the best recovery methods we have. And yet it is often the most overlooked, with good reason. Competitive athletes prioritize sleep and nutrition 100% of the time, but not everyone has this luxury. Professional strength-athletes often do little except workout, eat, and sleep. They will typically get […]