Does it feel like your body is too old to get stronger, more fit, or more mobile? A lot of times, as people get older, they start to develop the belief that because they are “past their prime”, they have lost their window of opportunity to build the strength and Read more…
Are your hamstrings always tight? Tight hamstrings are one of the most common physical complaints in our modern society, and while it may seem like your hamstrings are destined to be tight because of your daily requirements, there are some extremely impactful things you can do for them, especially if Read more…
Have you heard that walking is the best form of exercise? While we adamantly disagree with this statement, we do acknowledge that walking can provide a number of health benefits. But what if walking just isn’t working for your body? What if every time you try to walk, your body Read more…
Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays. Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are experiencing some hand, wrist, forearm, or finger weakness. What things can you do with your exercise throughout the week to help combat this weakness and start to get those Read more…
Welcome back everybody to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays. Now this week, we are talking to those of you who may be believing some common myths about the core muscles. What are three common core myths that, if believed, can often make you weaker? 1) You Should Not Do Read more…
Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice. Now this week, we are talking to those of you are cardio lovers and are feening to get outside Read more…
A couple weeks back I was having a conversation with a client when the topic of sports came up. This client was talking to me about some of the moves her sport was requiring and how she was finding it difficult to do the moves. While we discussed the role that Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®) and personal training at Muscle Activation Schaumburg can play in helping her achieve her goals, we also had to discuss some of the realities that her anatomy may be applying to the situation, as well. The great thing about this discussion is that it is applicable to everybody who plays sports, not just her. So, if you participate in sports, take heed. This post is for you.
Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice. Now this week we are talking to those of you who have a desk job, those of you who sit at a desk all day. What things do you have to keep in mind while you are exercising?
I used to stretch all the time growing up. I would stretch before I worked out. I would stretch after I worked out. I would stretch in the mornings. I would stretch in the evenings. I would stretch all the time because I wanted to improve my joint mobility and make sure that my body was prepared for my workouts. For over a decade, stretching was a staple in my workout routine.
Despite all of that stretching, I never got to the point where I felt really flexible. I would always feel stiff and achy. My muscles felt chronically tight. This persisted until I made one change to how I was doing my “stretching”. (more…)
Ok ladies, this one’s for you. As women, I know you are busy with laundry, kids, your professional career, schedules, dinners, meal planning, shopping, getting kids ready, driving and carpooling, tidying the house (should I continue?), etc. I offer personal training in Schaumburg, IL at a private studio called Muscle Read more…