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Health & Fitness Philosophy- Exercise Nihilism: Why What You Do Doesn't Matter, But Doing It Does
Do the shear number of exercises out there - let alone the myriad schools of movement they fall under - ever make you wonder if there is a best way to get the results you want? We are not suggesting that the exercises you select don’t matter at all, but you may be putting too much thought into them and whether they are best for you. In the end of the day, many exercises (and even ways to exercise your body) may be easily swapped for each other with similar results. This is especially if we are talking about just staying healthy and fit for the long haul vs being able to do the most single leg didgeridoo pistol squats (yes- I made that up).
Strength Training- The “Right” Way to Exercise and Split Squat
The Bulgarian split squat serves as a great illustration of how flexibility in approach can lead to more specific and personalized benefits. Some coaches insist on a textbook-perfect posture and angle, claiming it's the one and only route to strength and symmetry. However, symmetry is not present in most split squats we have ever seen, nor is the posture the same. Depending on your goals, your version of this exercise might look different from someone else's—and that's perfectly okay. Whether you're aiming to improve balance, increase leg strength without loading a bar on your back, or target specific muscle groups, the way you perform your split squat can and should vary.
DIY Workout Recovery, Mobility and Massage - Breathing Exercises + Stress Reduction
This weeks mobility and movement flow sequence helps with pain and discomfort in the forearms. It can also help resolve issues in the hands, shoulders and neck due to forearm connectivity up and down stream. If you have a job that requires a lot of use with your arms an hands or you’ve been on the computer or phone a lot as many of us are, give it a try. Give it a watch below…