Posts Tagged with "stretching"
The Real vs. BS Hip Flexor Stretch
I firmly believe static stretching is often over-prescribed; an easy default recommendation for some fitness professionals too lazy to dig a little deeper. “Tight” hamstrings? Go stretch those bad boys. “Tight” hip flexors? Better go stretch! Bad hair day? Yup, you need to stretch. SPOILER ALERT: 👇👇 this is not the correct way to stretch your… Read more
To Roll and Stretch or Not To Roll and Stretch
Here’s the deal: Whether or not someone should stretch and/or utilize the foam roller is up to them. There’s research and anecdotal evidence to back up both sides of the argument I find value in both as a coach. Considering we’re talking about a 5-10 minute “investment,” and the abyss of benefits involved – improved tissue… Read more
3 Unconventional Ways to Move Better
Counting today’s post, four out of my last five entries have had a number included in the title. That’s never happened before. Wanna know what else I’ve never done? Gotten a speeding ticket. Tried calamari. Deadlifted 2000 lbs. Cried to the movie Notting Hill. Nevertheless, in conjunction with Dean Somerset putting his Ruthless Mobility resource… Read more
Stretching Isn’t Always the Answer: 3 Common Mistakes
I’m an avid reader. At any given time I’m reading 3-4 books at once. I’m always working my way through something related to my field. These are what I like to call the “hafta reads.” Meaning, I hafta read “x book” in order to stay sharp and on top of things related to my profession… Read more
Miscellaneous Miscellany Monday: Oscars!, Deadlifts, and Myths of Stretching
1. Raise your hand if you stayed up last night to watch the entire broadcast of the Oscars. *Sheepishly raises hand* Yes, I stayed up till just past midnight to see 12 Years a Slave win Best Picture and to watch director Steve McQueen and company be handed the statue by Will Smith. I know it’s… Read more
Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 2/7/13
Okay, before I jump into this week’s list of stuff to read, I had to share THIS video I came across on the homepage of Yahoo! this morning. Basically it’s a video of a Miami based teenager – who’s incarcerated for drug possession – acting very flippant (in every sense of the word) with the… Read more