The adductor muscles, aka your groin muscles, are a key component to improve performance in a lot of areas. While the quadricep muscles, the hamstrings, and glutes are what a lot of people focus on for performance gains, we shouldn’t be quick to overlook the groin and all the positive benefits that they can provide for athletes and the fitness enthusiast. I’d argue that when it comes to improving your compound lifts …
Russell Manalastas
Prime The Body To Perform Better
Whether it’s playing a sport, going for a jog, or training in the gym, we all want to perform at our best. Leaving performance gains on the table is something that most people who enjoy training do not want to do. However, implementing proper strategies to get the body moving and feeling better prior to your activity has become a hot topic to discuss as many are looking at figuring out ways to gain a competitive edge …
Fix Your Front Squat!
The front squat is a great variation for clients who want to change things up in their training routine. The front squat is particularly important for those who perform olympic weightlifting, as it is a prerequisite that we use to ensure clients can get into correct positions. However, the front squat can be challenging for those who have had previous upper body injuries, or just have limitations from a mobility …
Why the Hips Matter for Low Back Pain
Lower-back pain is not fun. Unfortunately, based on the current evidence we have available, about 80% of the population will suffer from an episode of lower-back pain during their lifetime. The problem with this is, we don’t know how long that episode will last for, nor do we know if it will be a one-time thing or if it becomes more of a persistent problem. The traditional approach of rest, medications if applicable, …
Understanding The Big Picture When Dealing With An Injury
Having an injury or dealing with an injury is never ideal. Injuries can impact how a person moves, how they feel throughout the day; they influence basically every aspect of their life. When it comes to the training side of dealing with discomfort, a lot of people believe that resting and waiting for the discomfort to go away is the best solution to feeling better. While that might seem like a good idea initially, if …
Helpful Tips For Transitioning To Virtual Training!
In today’s current training climate, the ability to see people one-on-one or in a group setting has been significantly reduced. Many trainers and coaches are still trying to find ways to provide a service that clients both need and deserve to help combat the physical and psychological challenges this pandemic has brought to a lot of us. With the shift towards providing a more digital based service, the quality and …
Prioritize Your Clients Now More Than Ever!
People are anxious about ever returning to some sort of normalcy after months of lockdown, and one thing many of them miss most is hitting the gym and other fitness facilities. Thankfully, states are slowly reopening their business communities, and many of your clients (not to mention you) can’t wait to get back to routine training. While there’ll be a lot of excitement when that finally happens, we think it’s …
Being Adaptable: Strategies for At-Home Training
We’re currently living in a very uncertain and unprecedented time across the country and around the world. Things we took for granted as part of our normal routine, such as going to the gym to train, eating at a restaurant, socializing with friends, etc., have all been put on hold. As your clients figure out how to manage their new normal, they’re definitely going to need ways to alleviate stress and keep their …
Why Deadlifts?
The importance of incorporating the deadlift into any training or exercise program can’t be overstated. Whether you’re simply bending forward to pick up your kids, pulling the laundry out of the dryer, or doing something far more strenuous, like competing in a powerlifting competition, the deadlift is essential to strengthening key muscle groups and preventing serious injury. Yet we see a lot of people shy away from …
Going Beyond the Basics When Assessing Your Clients
In the world of training and performance, being able to give athletes and clients the most individualized care is what you should strive for. Even when working in a group setting or through a digital platform, you should still understand your clients’ need to get the most out of the time they’re training with you. True individualization of a program starts with a thorough assessment of how a client moves and what …