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2024-11-13
Do Foam Rollers Work & Are They Worth It?
Being kind of old in the fitness industry can be fun, I can remember when foam rollers started coming into the fitness landscape and all of us thought FINALLY we were going to be able to fix all the aches/pains […]
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Why Fitness Often Doesn’t Know Squat About Squats
When it comes to classic gym exercises, few seem as essential as squats. No one can deny that squats are versatile—they’re great for building muscle, reducing aches and pains, and boosting performance across a variety of sports. But here’s the […]
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Why There’s No “Magic Fix” for Chronic Pain in Fitness – But Here’s What Can Actually Help
One of the biggest issues social media has brought to fitness is the idea that there’s *one* or even a handful of exercises that can “fix” your shoulder, back, knee, or any other pain. The truth? There’s no magical exercise […]
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How Myofascial Integrated Movement Training Can Enhance Your Personal Training
Cory Cripe, owner of Fitness Lying Down, champions the Myofascial Integrated Movement (MIM) system as a game-changer for his training business and his clients’ results. The MIM system blends mobility, stability, and strength into fluid, functional movement patterns, targeting not […]
read more2024-10-31
How Trying To FIX Your Pain Makes Your Chronic Pain Worse!
The hedonic treadmill is a psychological concept referring to our tendency to quickly adapt to both positive and negative life changes, returning us to a baseline level of happiness or contentment. This phenomenon is often discussed in the context of […]
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Why Fitness & Physical Therapy Struggle to Help Chronic Pain
If there’s one roadblock that both clients and coaches consistently face, it’s dealing with chronic pain. People tell us their biggest barrier to making progress in training is pain. Coaches repeatedly ask how to help clients who feel limited by […]
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Stop Doing THIS Social Media Hip Mobility Drill
As a coach and educator, it’s challenging to counter all the misinformation on social media. Some of it is flat-out wrong; other times, it’s inefficient or overly complex for common issues. A great example? The techniques many use to improve […]
read more2024-10-26
How To Accelerate Workout Recovery More Effectively
Recovery from training is one of the BIGGEST keys in achieving one’s fitness goals. It is one of the OLDEST sayings, “you grow outside of the gym, not in it”, referring to if you can’t recover from the stress of […]
read more2024-10-23
Unlocking Shoulder and Hip Mobility: The Power of Diagonal and Circular Patterns
Shoulder and hip mobility is critical for movement efficiency, injury prevention, and overall athletic performance. These two ball-and-socket joints allow for a wide range of motion, making them fundamental to both daily activities and sports-specific movements. Yet, many people struggle […]
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