Foam roll before or after exercises? Many people ask me: “When to foam roll?”. I have always used Foam Rolling like I use stretching: it’s nice to use Foam Rolling before exercises, but I see most benefits when using it afterwards. Foam Rolling has become (almost too) popular. It has it’s benefit, but it’s no …
Tag Archives: Fitness
Improve Posture
Between hours in front of computer and downtime slumped over a smartphone our posture is suffering. Here are 4 exercises to improve posture. Deadlift This exercise works the entire posterior chain, without to much loading of the low back and knees Plank(ing) Planks can be traditional, or with use of a TRX support. Either way, …
Strength
Strength Strength is important. It’s the difference between training and just working out. Between progress and plateau. Between the stale calm of routine and a clear sense of purpose. Strength makes your body better at doing the things it was built to do. When you have it, you’re harder to beat.
Squat vs Deadlift
There always has some debate about which exercise is better, or which one you should teach first, etc. I think that part of the answer has to do with the individual that does the exercise: some are more natural squatters, while others are naturally better at the deadlift. From the above picture you could derive …
Build Muscle or Lose Fat?
Build Muscle or Lose Fat? I will admit that for years I tried to both at the same time. I have come to the realization that you will have to focus on one or the other, but do not try to do both at the same time: it just leads to frustration. For fat loss …
TRX | Jump Squats
Adjust the TRX Suspension Trainer to mid length. Stand facing the TRX with your feet hip width apart. Position your elbows under your shoulders and lower your hips down and back, keeping your weight in your heels. Squeeze your glutes and drive your hips up to explode and jump at the top of your squat. …
TRX | Skaters
Stand facing the TRX Suspension Trainer holding the handles with both hands in front of you and your feet together. Jump to your right side and land on your right foot. Control your momentum by letting your knee bend as you land. Hop rapidly from side to side. Why TRX suspension Training? Our primary goal …
TRX | Burpees
With the Suspension Trainer at mid calf place one foot in both foot cradles. Drive your suspended leg back, lower your hips until back knee is two inches from ground. Place your hands on the ground and hop your grounded leg straight back to a plank position. Perform a pushup then hop your grounded leg …
TRX | Suspended Lunges
Start standing on one leg facing away from the anchor point with one foot suspended in both foot cradles. Brace your core and focus on standing up straight as though you are performing a single-leg plank while standing up. Drop your hips down and back into a deep lunge. Keep the shin of your working …
TRX-Upper Body
TRX-Upper Body f you want to build some serious upper-body strength while developing functional fitness that will help you move, feel and look your best, then you should give TRX Suspension Training a try. Born in the Navy SEALs, Suspension Training was initially conceived of as a way for the world’s most-elite military to stay …