As with pretty much everything on the face of the earth, I wanted to do a “best of” wrap up of some of my posts that have gone over the best with people. These are based on the number of shares, comments, reach, and overall impact that each could be said to have. It’s completely unscientific and goes with a dose of numbers, personal preferences, and a little blue magic.
A Logical Argument Against The Tracy Anderson Method
This was far and away one of the highest shared and commented post of the year, and featured me looking at the flawed explanations of how this method described how it worked from an anatomical and physiological perspective.
Vitamin D: 3 Things You Probably Knew, 3 Things You Probably Didn’t
This was an awesome guest post by the guys at Examine.com on the obvious and hidden benefits of Vitamin D. As someone who lives in an area that gets less than an eyeblinks worth of sunlight each day for 6 months of the year, supplementing makes a big difference in a lot of areas.
Core Training Made Incredibly Complex
This article features a wide reach as far as how and why core training can be used, as well as how to look at the core training continuum, from rehab to max strength performance.
How to Make Crossfit a Safer Sport
This article looked at how affiliate owners could include some small assessments and alternative exercise choices for their athletes to help them stay strong and safe while also allowing them to continue with the WODs and reduce their chances of being injured. Plus it has a sweet Ultimate Warrior reference.
Tensing, Bracing and Stiffening: The Core Contraction Continuum
This post talked about how muscular contraction didn’t need to be an all or nothing concept, and showcased a few methods of using sub-maximal contractions to get the job done depending on what job is being required.
So many videos. SO MANY VIDEOS!!!
With everyone and their mama getting an MRI to diagnose rotator cuff tendinopathy in their 70 year old grandmother, it could be one of those reality check concepts to think we don’t always need an MRI to treat, train and get people healthy again.
This post talks about the basics of lever systems, leverage, and the basic physics used to hoist object against gravity.
Ipsilateral versus Contralateral: What Arm & Leg Combination to Use
Combining fascial sling systems and coordinated movements of the arms and legs can help to make compound movements and force transfers from the legs through the arms faster and stronger.
Diaphragmatic Breathing Through Pulling versus Pushing
This post was so awesome I got a text from James “Diesel” Smith saying I was cool for writing it.
Freaks of Nature: When Biomechanics go Out The Window
This article was inspired after watching a marathon runner smoke the competition with one of the most messed up run strides I’ve ever seen. Did I mention she was holding 12 miles an hour for a marathon?
Fit/Fat Shaming, Judging and Simply Being You
I always prefer to find the optimistic aspect of anything, and hopefully I managed to help people see themselves in more of a beneficial light.
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