Everyone talks about relaxation techniques to improve flexibility. But really, lacking flexibility is a sign from your body that it needs to be stronger, not more relaxed. I know, I know. In your head, building strength and building flexibility mean entirely different things. But they aren’t. Building strength and building 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 who are 70+. What things do you need to 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 who are high school athletes. How should you be Read more…
Flat feet get a bad rap. They are the scapegoat of many aches and pains throughout the body, from the feet themselves to the knees, hips, back, and even the neck. But, what is rarely ever talked about is that your feet HAVE to flatten. Your feet have to flatten Read more…
A couple weeks back I published a post on the structural variations that can be seen between people and how these variations influence the ability of the joints to move. I discussed how certain sports have requirements that need to be met from a joint motion perspective, and that how Read more…
Every day on TV, in magazines, and online we see images of fitness thrown our way. Exercises to strengthen your legs, your back, your arms, your abs, and your butt are constantly being demonstrated. But, one area of your body that is often neglected during your workouts is your feet. Read more…
At Muscle Activation Schaumburg, the clients that come to us for Muscle Activation Techniques® typically fall into one of three categories – maintainers, progressors, and optimizers. There are distinct objectives for each group, and MAT® can help our clients reach those objectives in different ways.
Related: Are you a good candidate for MAT®?
When clients come to us for Muscle Activation Techniques®, they typically fall into one of three categories. The first group is what we call the Progressors, which is made up of clients who have a health, function, or fitness goal that we get to help progress them towards. Another group is call the Optimizers. These are clients whose body is already working pretty well but they are wanting to optimize their health and function for that last little edge. The third group is called the Maintainers. This group is made up of clients who are able to do the things they want to do and they want to make sure they are able to continue to do those activities for the foreseeable future.
Which group would you fall into? You can take this short quiz here to find out.
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 telling you three things about resistance training that nobody ever talks about. Three little-known facts that you need to know but have never heard before about strength training.
As a Muscle Activation Techniques® practitioner, I often get asked the question, “What is MAT®?”. This is then usually followed up by, “How do I know if I need it?”. Fortunately, there are many signs that you may benefit from MAT®. While some signs and symptoms may appear after needing MAT® for years, I want to discuss four early warning signs that may present themselves before you experience any bigger issues. If you notice any of these warning signs within yourself, that can be a clear indicator that your body is in need of Muscle Activation Techniques®.
