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 | Sep 3, 2022 | Biomechanics, Blogs, Chronic Conditions, Health, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation
Do you spend a lot time staring at a computer screen? Folded into an office chair? Or maybe you spend all day driving a car. Or rocking a baby. Or staring at your phone. Have you ever thought about what the perfect posture is for each of these tasks? You probably...
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 | Nov 13, 2020 | Biomechanics, Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation, Programming
Have you ever woken up in the morning and tried to make a really tight fist? It’s hard right? You just can’t seem to generate strength. And maybe feel heavy getting out of bed. And even taking the lid off the tube of toothpaste feels more difficult than it did the...
by Dan Williams | Sep 11, 2020 | Biomechanics, Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, For Fitness Professionals, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation, Programming
For as long as there have been gyms, there have been sit-ups. For good reason. They can be performed with no equipment and they’re relatively easy to complete. But are these really ‘good’ reasons? You’ll notice the benefits are more about convenience and a low barrier...
by Dan Williams | May 3, 2019 | Biomechanics, Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, Exercise Philosophies, Flexibility, Improving Athletic Performance, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation, Nutrition, Programming, Psychology
The Range of Motion Athlete Camp is a two day Perth event for CrossFitters, designed to help you become a better athlete, whether you’re a complete beginner or an elite competitor. We’ve sought out the leading coaches in their fields, and brought them together to...
by Dan Williams | Aug 16, 2018 | Biomechanics, Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation
There’s no denying the squat is an absolutely foundational movement, whether we’re chasing health or performance. But the range of exercises that fall under the category of this movement is huge. Subtle variations in technique and execution lead to subtle...
by Dan Williams | Jul 13, 2018 | Biomechanics, Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation
The use of a lifting belt divides coaches and athletes. The easiest response is often given. ‘Wear it sometimes but not always’. And although this may be technically correct, it doesn’t really help us. So to explore this issue further, we review the research, and then...
by Dan Williams | Nov 21, 2017 | Biomechanics, Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation, Programming
The pull-up is a key exercise in the development of strength and shoulder health. When done correctly. Many of the issues with pull-ups occur as a result of incorrect shoulder mechanics, often resulting from ineffective methods of scaling. We discuss these mechanics...
by Dan Williams | Nov 7, 2017 | Biomechanics, Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, Exercise Philosophies, Flexibility, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation
It’s human nature to find the easiest way to do things. In fact, it’s in our genes – a survival advantage. In the field of exercise and health however, sometimes the easy way isn’t the best way. We have to fight the deconditioning and...
