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2024-01-17
Understanding What Functional Movement Really Means
Discussing training theory is great and citing research is very important, but in the end, I think nothing tells more about what a person actually believes in than the programs they put together. After looking at program after program and […]
read more2024-01-14
Why Fitness For Life Is Silly
After almost 25 years of writing blog posts, it can feel as though I don’t know what else to write about. Fortunately, social media keeps providing me endless ideas as bad ideas get espoused faster than I could possibly write […]
read more2023-12-17
How 100 Pounds Builds More Functional Strength Than 300
It might sound crazy to say that 100 pounds can build more functional strength than 300 pounds, but that is because not all weight is the same. I learned this lesson the hard way when I was competing doing strongman […]
read more2023-11-5
Why Shoulder Mobility Is A Health Issue!
Jessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) “If you can’t put your arms overhead, that is not a fitness issue, is a health issue.”-Dr. Lee Burton I couldn’t agree with […]
read more2023-09-14
How To Build Great Strength And Conditioning
People are busier than ever, so, finding ways to accomplish all we want in our workout programs in a short amount of time is a goal for many. That usually revolves around finding ways to build great strength and conditioning […]
read more2023-07-31
The Best Squat For Great Strength & Mobility
Being 6’4 and having played basketball for over 10 years when I was younger, saying the squat was NOT my favorite exercise is an understatement! I would do anything to avoid my mobility issues, movement compensations, and more by telling […]
read more2023-06-29
The Most Functional Movement Pattern?
I hate internet questions that go something like, “if you were stuck on a deserted island, what exercise would you perform?” I get the idea of people wanting to know where to focus in their training as there is SO […]
read more2021-01-4
9 Ultimate Sandbag Exercises That Make Functional Strength Better
Dan Swinscoe, Physical Therapist, CSCS After almost 30 years in the field of rehabilitation and exercise I have become a bit of an exercise snob. I really appreciate the finer things now. I can tell the difference between a well […]
read more2020-08-9
Why Your Rotator Cuffs Aren’t Strong or Healthy
Jessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Co-Creator of DVRT Restoration Certification and DVRT Shoulder & Pelvic Control Courses & 6-week Online Shoulder Masterclass) I would say it was the number one thing that got me into physical therapy. My dreams for […]
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