by Karly | Dec 8, 2017 | Strength and Conditioning
We hear the term ‘strength training’ used frequently, not just in the fitness industry but also in casual conversation among friends, colleagues and relatives. But what truly is strength training, and why are people engaging in it? ‘Strong’ is having the power to move...
by Karly | Nov 17, 2017 | Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning
Unless you have ever suffered an ankle injury, chances are you probably haven’t given much thought to how your ankles move and how important they really are. You may not think about how almost all lower body movements (walking, squatting, running and even climbing up...
by Karly | Nov 3, 2017 | Strength and Conditioning
The first step in the road to success in any endeavour is a goal. Numerous studies have shown that individuals who set goals have a far better chance of achieving them than those who do not (Locke, 1985). Even the simplest daily tasks revolve around setting goals. For...
by Karly | Sep 22, 2017 | Strength and Conditioning
“I can’t touch my toes, my hamstrings are too tight.” “I stretch my hamstrings all the time, yet I still can’t touch my toes.” These are a handful of direct quotes from clients over the years. Most people immediately associate this problem with hamstring...
by Karly | Aug 17, 2017 | Strength and Conditioning
Often, you’ll walk in to MPC and the members are performing a variation of a glute activation exercise (banded walks, clamshells, lying down leg circles, etc). Most gyms in the industry understand the value of why strengthening the glutes is so important, but very few...
