Joint, Muscle and Movement

BG-13:  Taking Things Too Far

BG-13: Taking Things Too Far

I am all for challenging myself and my clients to see and to show them what we are capable of, because, after-all, challenges are the very reason you, I, or any of them are able to get better at anything that we do. If we want to know what we can han... »

BG-12:  I Don’t Like To Use Big Words part 2

BG-12: I Don’t Like To Use Big Words part 2

Until last week, the word proprioception has been a term that many of you have never heard.  As I said in last week’s post, the word describes the brain’s ability to sense where all of the body’s parts are in space, at any given time.  In addition, b... »

BG-10:  Sometimes I Cringe

BG-10: Sometimes I Cringe

If you’ve read any of my previous posts, you know how I feel about the seated exercise machines.  While they can provide some benefit – for the right individuals, I don’t feel that they are the best option for the majority of fitness center mem... »

BG-6:  Machines vs Free Weights: Which One Is Best For You pt 2

BG-6: Machines vs Free Weights: Which One Is Best For You pt 2

Fitness Machines vs Free Weights pt 2 There are many reasons that people give for going to the gym.  Some go because they want to lose weight, some go to get stronger or build muscle and others go because they want to maintain or improve their abilit... »

BG-4:  My Least Favorite Exercise Machine…..EVER??

BG-4: My Least Favorite Exercise Machine…..EVER??

I recently had a conversation with one of my high school athletes who was complaining of back pain.  He was one of my top athletes, mind you….phenomenal in all of his events, and probably would have been great in others if he were allowed to do... »

BG-2:  Pain, Pain Go Away

BG-2: Pain, Pain Go Away

If you were to ask anyone in the gym or someone that you know why they workout, there is a 99% chance that they will say “to lose weight.”  Weight loss is a great reason to move, however, it should not be the only reason and, in fact, for... »

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