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“Her Leg Was Shaking Like A Leaf In A Rainstorm…” (A Case Study in Asymmetry)

by Adam Vogel | February 27, 2021 | Biomechanics | 0 Comments

Do you ever feel like you’re running with one leg only? Or balancing better on one foot? Is one hamstring always tighter than the other? All of the above are common physical problems, and while these little side-to-side asymmetries might catch your attention once in a...

You Don’t Know How to Breathe (And What to do About It) II

by Adam Vogel | February 17, 2021 | Biomechanics | 0 Comments

Assessment A normal, well-functioning body should have full access to all the joint positions and muscular actions required for normal respiration, and should be able to move in and out of each without compensation. That’s why the first step in any program is to...

You Don’t Know How to Breath (And What to do About It)

by Adam Vogel | February 12, 2021 | Biomechanics | 0 Comments

Every 3.3 seconds your body performs a little miracle: Breathing. That’s how long it takes, on average, to complete one breath cycle. Each time you inhale, more oxygen molecules pour into your lungs than grains of sand exist on all the beaches in all the world. With...

The Key to Athletic, Pain Free Movement (Part Two)

by Adam Vogel | February 9, 2021 | Biomechanics | 0 Comments

Frontal Plane Muscles and Mechanics Most people think about frontal plane training in terms of their arms and legs moving relative to the rest of their body—think of the seated inner/outer thigh machines you see at the gym. But these contrivances don’t represent how...

The Key to Athletic, Pain Free Movement

by Adam Vogel | January 6, 2021 | Biomechanics | 0 Comments

The Key to Athletic, Pain Free Movement (Part One) By Adam VogelThe vast majority of people in the gym want a strong, lean, athletic body that isn’t constantly breaking down or feeling tight and sore. Yet, most training programs are terribly mismatched for these...

Potent and Primed: Your Immune System

by EMurray | May 28, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The human immune system is a topic that seemed foreign and not particularly pressing just several months ago. But the current coronavirus pandemic has brought the topic of immunity to the forefront of everyday conversation. We’re going to demystify this topic so you...

The Macronutrients: Carbohydrates

by EMurray | March 29, 2020 | Nutrition, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

THE MACRONUTRIENTS: CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates are an endlessly debated topic in nutritional science. On one side, there are low-carb proponents who claim carbohydrates are the root cause for a variety of modern health problems—from obesity to diabetes to heart...

Four Ways to Train Your Hamstrings at Home

by Adam Vogel | March 26, 2020 | Biomechanics, Technique, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

FOUR WAYS TO TRAIN YOUR HAMSTRINGS AT HOME Squats, Lunges, stairclimbing, running, and bicycling are great options to build and maintain strength in your lower body when you don’t have access to equipment. The only drawback is that all these activities are...

The Macronutrients: Protein

by EMurray | February 24, 2020 | Nutrition, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

THE MACRONUTRIENTS: PROTEIN For decades, protein has been the macronutrient of choice for fitness pros, bodybuilders, and gym rats. Many of us have consumed, or at least heard about, protein shakes, whey isolate, BCAAs, and other supplements. And as of late, much of...

Fiber: Feeding the Ecosystem for Thriving Health

by EMurray | January 29, 2020 | Nutrition, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

FIBER: FEEDING THE ECOSYSTEM FOR THRIVING HEALTH We hear regularly that fiber is good for us. We know we’re supposed to eat fruits and vegetables, and at our yearly physicals, we’re encouraged to eat more of it by our doctor. Fiber is one of those words that feels...

Energy Systems, Performance, and Your Body

Jul 31, 2018 | Conditioning, Uncategorized

ENERGY SYSTEMS AREN'T JUST FOR ATHLETES You may have heard the term “energy systems” mentioned in the gym, at practice--or perhaps your children’s practices--in fitness articles, or other health outlets. It’s a complex term that’s often referred to, and is perhaps one...

The Hygiene Hypothesis: How Modern Environments May Interact with Our Genes

Jul 1, 2018 | Uncategorized

THE HYGIENE HYPOTHESIS Get sick, take antibiotics. Put dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Walk in shoes, on pavement, to and from work. Sit inside all day. Visit a farm once a year, maybe. Wash hands with antibacterial soap consistently throughout the day. Eat food from...

June Farmers’ Markets: What’s In Season

Jun 26, 2018 | Nutrition, Uncategorized

NEW ENGLAND FARMERS' MARKETS Now that June has arrived, it’s safe to say that most local farmers markets are officially open. The opportunity to eat locally grown, in-season produce is a valuable and fun way to supply our bodies with deep nutrition. Local, organic...

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