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Athletes with a Strong Squat are less likely to get Injured
Athletes with a Strong Squat are less likely to get Injured by Rodney Corn Squats are one of the most fundamental and functional actions we perform. They require both total body stabilization and strength to be performed at levels high enough to be beneficial for...
Chin Ups versus Pull-ups, the difference, the benefits, the muscles worked
CHIN UPS VERSUS PULL UPS, THE BENEFITS, THE MUSCLES WORKED by Kinsey Mahaffey If you enjoy the convenience of bodyweight exercises and the challenge that they bring, then you may already know that chin ups and pull-ups are among the most effective bodyweight exercises...
Top 6 Reasons to Try Suspension Training
Top 6 Reasons to Try Suspension Training Check out the top 6 reasons to try Suspension Training. #1 Science-backed workouts that get results. The secret sauce behind Suspension Training® is non-stop instability, which automatically requires more muscle activation....
NASM Roman Deadlift Basics
NASM Roman Deadlift Basics by Kinsey Mahaffey Romanian deadlifts, or RDLs, have become a staple in workouts across the world. Even though the exercise itself looks simple to execute, the most common questions that trainers are asked when it comes to RDLs are: “Am I...
3 Exercises to Strengthen the Knee after an ACL Surgery
3 Exercises to Strengthen the Knee after an ACL Surgery by Gray Institute The goal with the initiation of rehabilitation for an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) surgery is to prevent what happened to happen again. Rehab should integrate both prevention and performance...
YBELLS versus TRADITIONAL WORKOUT EQUIPMENT
Choosing gym equipment can be challenging. There are so many options available, and more niche products are coming out each year. Where do you start? We will be discussing what equipment may be the best option for you and dive deep into the pros and cons of each to...
FINISHING TOUCHES: MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS & OTHER QUICK-BURNING WORKOUT FINISHERS
Kinsey Mahaffey Stay Updated with NASM! What better way to finish a workout than by doing some moves that will put the exclamation mark at the end of your session? You know, the kind of moves that get the heart rate up and the muscles burning. These kinds of finishing...
Hand Positioning
#2 Decrease Risk of Injury Most injuries from strength training result from repetitive overuse and improper progressions, which result in placing too much stress on muscles and tissues that are not prepared to do the job they’re being asked to do. Looking at a...
HOW THE GLOBAL WELLNESS INSTITUTE IS HIGHLIGHTING BETTER SLEEP HABITS
DR. ALLISON J. BRAGER Sleep and rest are crucial to our overall well-being. In fact, getting too little or even too much sleep can adversely affect our day-to-day physical health, energy levels, nutrition and mental well-being. In the recently published "The Global...
Top 3 Ways of Managing Shoulder Pain
by Steven Capobianco Shoulder pain is a common condition that can greatly impact our daily lives, limiting our range of motion and causing discomfort, ultimately impacting us physically and emotionally. Fortunately, there are several effective ways to manage shoulder...
TIPS FOR HIP MOBILITY: EXERCISES FOR FLEXIBILITY & PERFORMANCE
By Dana Bender Are you prioritizing mobility enhancement in your current fitness and performance goals? With summertime in full swing, it's the ideal opportunity to conduct a mid-year evaluation of your physical tightness and mobility – especially in your hips....
HOW MANY CALORIES SHOULD I BURN DURING A WORKOUT?
By Shana VerstegenMar 3, 2023 The calorie (otherwise known as food calorie, dietary calorie, or kilogram calorie) is defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. This unit measure of energy is a hot...