Habits are defined actions triggered automatically by a contextual cue that is linked to performance (1). To make sense of this, let’s think of an easy day-to-day example. Think about the habit of putting on our seat-belts (defined action) after we get into our car (contextual cue)
Read MoreHave you ever experienced hamstring tightness? Whether it is after a run, sitting all day at work or school, or after a heavy day in the gym, we all have experienced some sort of hamstring tightness. But what if I told you it might not actually be hamstring tightness? What if I told you it could be your brain playing a trick on you, where you perceive hamstring tightness but the muscle tissue has no problem lengthening fully.
Read MoreMost people when they think of abs think of a shredded six-pack as they see on models. But that is only one part of four that make up the Core!
The six-pack that you can see is called the Rectus Abdominis and is the top most layer (superficial) of all the abdominal muscles that make up the Core. We all have a six-pack inside of us, and depending on your diet and exercise habits, will determine if you are able to show them off or not.
Our four layers are the Rectus Abdominis, the External Obliques, the Internal Obliques, and the Transversus Abdominis - each have their own very important role!
You've all seen or heard of CBD by now, but what is it? How does it work? Who is it for? How do we know what product to take?!
Cannabis, throughout human history, has been used heavily as a medical assistant. Just now, we’re really putting the science behind it and seeing phenomenal results for overall health.
Read MoreWe usually think that we exercise or work out to build muscle, but that's dead wrong. Our activity and performance actually strains the tissue and stresses the body. So how do we get bigger, stronger, faster?! RECOVERY.
It is impossible to increase athletic or daily performance without adequate recovery. For the most simple analogy, think about how your energy levels are after a 5-day stint of less than ideal sleep patterns. Yeah, you're dragging it, right?
Read MoreResistance Bands are a great tool not only clinically, but for your at-home use as well!
When you come into our office, you will see some bands hanging up on the walls and, if your system’s needs calls for them, you will be using them quite a bit. So let’s get acquainted with the benefits of bands.
Bands offer the ability to be Multi-Planar with movement
They allow for more constant resistance/tension
This resistance/tension is variable throughout the motion
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