For golfers, a stable core is paramount as it helps to increase the speed–and therefore power–of your swing. Having a stable core leads to better mobility in the hips and thoracic spine as well as offering greater control over maintaining the desired spine angle while rotating the torso. This results in the ability to better segment… Read More
The leaves are turning colour, the nights growing cooler, and we’re all squeezing in as much golf as possible before trading in pitching wedges for snow shovels. It’s also time to start thinking about your offseason golf-conditioning program. The Internet is rampant with information about how to get fit for golf. It can be hard… Read More
Hey gang, It has been a while since my last post and a lot of exciting things have been taking place. I will do my best to give you a quick update without putting you to sleep or taking up too much of your time. A few weeks ago I met up with fellow vegan… Read More
GORILLA LIKE… Sunday August 8th 2010, Starting Stats 208lbs 7.4% Body Fat Week 1-209.8lbs, 6.9% Body Fat Week 2-210.0lbs, 6.9% Body Fat Week 3-213.0lbs, 7.5% Body Fat Week 4-N/A Week 5-205.0lbs, 6.2%Body Fat (Juice Feasting) Overview The last two days have gone really well. I am now on day 4 of my Juice Feast and… Read More
GORILLA LIKE… Sunday August 8th 2010, Starting Stats 208lbs 7.4% Body Fat Week 1 209.8lbs, 6.9% Body Fat. Week 2 210lbs 6.9% Body Fat. Week 3 213lbs 7.5% Body Fat Overview Alright, after yesterdays workout I am surprisingly feeling great today. I am a bit sore all over but nothing too bad. Yoga practice this… Read More
Overview According to Dr. Stuart McGill, professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON, Canada), “The traditional sit-up imposes approximately 730 pounds of compression on the spine.” (McGill, 88) This fact alone is enough to convince me to stay far away from crunches and all of its variations. Unfortunately, Back extensions aren’t… Read More
Overview According to Dr. Stuart McGill, professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON, Canada), “The traditional sit-up imposes approximately 730 pounds of compression on the spine.” (McGill, 88) This fact alone is enough to convince me to stay far away from crunches and all of its variations. Unfortunately, Back extensions aren’t… Read More
Overview According to Dr. Stuart McGill, professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON, Canada), “The traditional sit-up imposes approximately 730 pounds of compression on the spine.” (McGill, 88) This fact alone is enough to convince me to stay far away from crunches and all of its variations. Unfortunately, Back extensions aren’t… Read More
Overview According to Dr. Stuart McGill, professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON, Canada), “The traditional sit-up imposes approximately 730 pounds of compression on the spine.” (McGill, 88) This fact alone is enough to convince me to stay far away from crunches and all of its variations. Unfortunately, Back extensions aren’t… Read More
How do you choose the right personal trainer? The time has come for you to get fit and shed that unwelcome body fat. Or perhaps you want to add some size to your frame, or train for an athletic event, such as a half marathon. At this point, I always recommend seeking out the help… Read More