• Sep13

    Random Rays of Awesomeness

    1. This weekend, The Future and I celebrated our six year anniversary in the only way we know how: working out, studying, and walking the dog. We sure know how to party! On the upside, it gave me the best quote I have heard in a while: “I would rather watch 10 hours of Saskatchewan…… Read More

  • Sep12

    A New Season….OF INJURIES Part 2: Helping Rotator cuff Strains

    As mentioned in a previous post this week, I talked about how people returning to lifting sometimes get the odd rotator cuff irritation that makes them either limit their lifting or change their workouts to prevent further damage. This is different from a rotator cuff tear, in that if we were to do strength testing on…… Read More

  • Sep10

    Why your knees should ALWAYS go past your toes when you squat!!

    So the last time I taught a course of squat mechanics and techniques for power and strength development, as well as for rehabilitation of various injuries, one of the trainers in the room almost shrieked when I squatted right to the floor. Not because I have fantastic flexibility and movement patterns. No no, it was…… Read More