by Dan Williams | Oct 15, 2022 | Biomechanics, Blogs, Exercise, Improving Athletic Performance, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation, Programming
There are countless similarities between musicians and athletes. The line between the demands of their fields is so blurred, it’s hardly worth making a distinction. The both practice the skills of their chosen ‘sport’ for many hours a day. They both require high...
by Dan Williams | Oct 12, 2022 | Blogs, Chronic Conditions, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Older Persons, Psychology
Range of Motion Personal Coach, Jen Hunter, answers the most common questions we get asked about sleep. Not getting enough sleep is well-known to reduce physical and mental performance. In addition, long-term sleep deficit is linked to increased chronic disease and...
by Dan Williams | Aug 27, 2022 | Blogs, Exercise, Exercise Philosophies, For Fitness Professionals, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Programming
High complexity exercises get a bad wrap. There seems to be a general consensus amongst health and fitness professionals that if you have the option of a simple exercise or a complex exercise (and they get the same result), you should always go simple. And, at face...
by Dan Williams | Jun 11, 2022 | Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Programming, Weight Loss
What’s the best piece of cardio equipment to get for a home gym? It really comes down to the ‘big four’. Rower (we prefer concept 2). Bike Erg (we prefer concept 2). Ski Erg (we prefer concept 2). Air Bike (we prefer Rogue Echo Bike). So let’s count these down from...
by Dan Williams | May 28, 2022 | Blogs, Chronic Conditions, CrossFit, Exercise, Exercise Philosophies, Flexibility, For Fitness Professionals, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation, Older Persons, Programming, Weight Loss
Let’s count down our top ten exercises for health. As with any top ten list, this is highly subjective, so let’s define the criteria. We’re looking for exercises that build health above all else. Exercises that increase both lifespan and healthspan (functional...
by Dan Williams | May 16, 2022 | Blogs, Exercise, Exercise Philosophies, For Fitness Professionals, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Programming
Have you considered how your menstrual cycle impacts exercise? Or how exercise impacts your menstrual cycle? You should. Different forms of exercise are best suited to different stages of your cycle. In this article, we will teach you how to match up your stage with...
by Dan Williams | Apr 16, 2022 | Blogs, Exercise, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Programming, Psychology, Weight Loss
If you’re a perfectionist who’s struggling to build a long term exercise habit, you may have found you struggle with consistency. And often this disruption comes either from people’s desire to make their exercise sessions perfect, or their belief that more is better....
by Dan Williams | Apr 2, 2022 | Blogs, Chronic Conditions, Exercise, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Individuals with a disability, Older Persons, Programming
Olympic Weightlifting. Even the sheer name strikes fear into people who are maybe a little overwhelmed by gyms and exercise. Then they learn a little more about it, and the fear only grows! And we have to admit, it does look pretty scary. Muscly people at the Olympics...
by Dan Williams | Mar 6, 2022 | Biomechanics, Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, Improving Athletic Performance, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation, Programming
Do you suffer from knee pain when you exercise? Squats and running leave you hobbling for days? One of the biggest challenges knee pain sufferers face, is maintaining leg strength without aggravating the knees. Particularly movements that strengthen the quads. It’s a...
by Dan Williams | Jan 19, 2022 | Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, Exercise Philosophies, Improving Athletic Performance, Programming
For many athletes and competitive sportspeople, there’s a general assumption that more muscle means better performance. We’re talking here about athletes that require a wide ranging fitness that demands a wide range of physical competencies. People who need to...