What is the Importance of the Vestibular System?
There are 3 components that work to create balance. Eye sight, the body’s ability to sense movement and the vestibular system all work to create balance. Specifically, the vestibular plays a large roll in balance and fall prevention. In fact, patients with vestibular dysfunction have an 8-fold increase in risk of falling (Hall et al., […]
The Romanian Versus the Conventional Deadlift
We have spent a lot of time discussing the benefits of resistance training. If you missed it, check out our recent blog! When it comes to resistance training, the deadlift, squat and bench press are basic staples. The deadlift is frequently performed when the goal is leg and posterior-chain muscles. The “dead” part of deadlift […]
What Causes Muscle Soreness After a Workout?
Soreness is typically loved or hated. Soreness can be a sign of an amazing workout for some people. However, soreness is almost unbearable for others. Moreover, what makes one workout cause soreness, but not others? First, let’s find out what happens in the body during a workout. What Happens When We Workout? Chemicals are the […]
Outperform the Competition With Speed Training
The ability to outrun the competition is a hallmark of most athletic performance. We often hear the term ‘speed’ being used when describing someone’s outstanding physical performance. However, it is important to know there is more to athletic performance than just speed. There are actually three different aspects that create superb athletic and physical performance: […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Plyometric Training
First things first… what is plyometric training? We’ve been creating a beginner’s guide to workout to help anyone just starting out or looking to elevate their training. However, the guide wouldn’t be complete without discussing plyometric training! Plyometrics are a vital tool for training! Let’s find out why– Plyometric training is often called power training. […]
