Deadlifting, it’s not just a gym-based exercise and it’s certainly not an exercise to fear. So often I inquire about the deadlift and hear back from patients “I don’t want to hurt my back” or “I don’t lift heavy anymore.”…
Deadlifting, it’s not just a gym-based exercise and it’s certainly not an exercise to fear. So often I inquire about the deadlift and hear back from patients “I don’t want to hurt my back” or “I don’t lift heavy anymore.”…
Many musculoskeletal injuries we see come from overuse injuries, increasing levels of exercise too quickly, or sometimes just plain goofiness on the part of a patient. Honestly, some of the musculoskeletal issue we’ve seen of late have a psychological component…
Dr. Linkhorn here: If you know me, you know I love a good crazy big goal. Recently, I’ve come to recognize what I love even more is “showing up.” Showing up even if you’re not exactly sure what you’re doing,…
The swing is the foundational exercise for training with kettlebells. This exercise is known for burning fat and for developing power and explosiveness. It is notable for its ability to increase the performance of athletes involved in just about any…
Have you ever had a problem, lets just say knee problem for our purpose here, and had treatment after treatment, felt a little better initially after the treatment but as soon as you starting performing some form of activity the…
Keep moving. My kid doesn’t stop moving. She is over here, over there, she wants to climb on something (frankly everything). She is moving. We need to move more. We shouldn’t become slave to our computers, phones, TVs, shackled to…
What is VO2? It is considered the maximum rate (V) of Oxygen (O2) that the body can consume during incremental exercise. It is usually used for endurance fitness testing to see how fit the cardiovascular system is in a person….
Does it feel like every spring the weather starts to get nice out, you go enjoy your outdoor activities just to be sidelined a week or two later with a nagging injury? We LOVE when it gets warmer out and…
Grip strength is not only good for shaking someone’s hand with confidence, but it actually can help predict overall health. In a 2015 study, researchers showed that people with stronger grip strength sowed a 16 percent higher risk of death…
Did you know the natural human resting position is a deep squat? That’s right! Feet flat, ass to grass, and into the bottom position of a squat? If you were concerned about your high school coach telling you to go…