If all this sounds like Chinese to you, let me put it in a simpler form. The “Power Position” tells your body to recover, to learn this space, this is a safe zone and this is where the body should find comfort and recover. The power position carries across many disciplines: •The “Plank” •In Yoga,Continue reading "The “Power Position” is Present in all Disciplines- Kung Fu and Yoga Alike"
Everything begins and ends here. Let’s define the “power position”: The “power position” creates the neutral basis for your body. Training in this position results in a stronger and more balanced relationship between center of gravity and base of support ..center base and base to ground leads to better gait mechanics. Training on the BOSUContinue reading "Establishing The “Power Position” and “Pelvic Perfection”"
It’s been a while since I’ve been on the subject of nutrition, almost as long as my recovery. Don’t think that hasn’t been in the forefront while I’ve been recovering. In fact, what has enabled me to continue to recover as quickly is being mindful of my nutrition. I will admit though I’ve not beenContinue reading "Get Off the Crack and Get Back on Track – SUGAR is a Bad Habit"
Even with limitations, I’ve found quite a bit of things that I can do. I started integrating activities that would challenge my balance, work my stabilizers, and of course continue to strengthen my core . Getting creative with my rehab and making it a little more challenging and exciting by incorporating strength, balance and flexibility intoContinue reading "III: Getting Back on the Track and Getting Creative With My Rehab"
While I’m still in the transition phase from non-weight bearing to weight bearing, core strengthening and pilates is helping me to rebalance my entire system as I reintegrate myself. Since exercise progression begins from a supported position Pilates is a great tool to assist me in going from 5 weeks of non–weight bearing to weightContinue reading "On the Road to Recovery II- Keeping the Strength at your Core (video post inside)"
Over the years I can’t even tell you, pardon my being so blunt, the number of dumb excuses I’ve heard why people can’t workout. You’ve been sidelined by injury, illness or limitations, the road to recovery can be long arduous, boring and depressing but you can make it easier for yourself by staying active and Continue reading "The Road to Recovery – Do What You Can When You Can’t DO (workout video inside)"
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) gets and keeps your heart rate up and burns more fat in less time. In this type of training you give one hundred percent all-out effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods. Because This gets and keeps your heart rate up it burnsContinue reading "HIIT Cardio for Intense Fat Burning"
Your goal is to burn fat, right?.. It doesn’t have to be so hard or intense. Steady-State Cardio improves heart function, recovery and burns fat. Since Steady-State Cardio (SSC) does not place a large demand on your body it can be done everyday and used as a recovery tool from your intense weight training orContinue reading "So You Want to Burn Fat- Slow & Steady Does It"