by Tanya | Jan 2, 2017 | Functional Training, Video
This week I’m going to talk about the deadlift exercise. It’s the most functional exercise you will ever do. It’s a great whole body strength builder, when done properly. When done improperly, it’ll kill your back and make you want to cry! If...
by Tanya | Dec 31, 2016 | Functional Training, Healthy Lifestyle
Torque simply means rotational force. Simple, yet complicated, yet simple. LOL! Our body is a system of levers that move in all different directions. Your hip and shoulder joints are ball and socket joints so they can move in all directions. Think, “loosey...
by Tanya | Dec 30, 2016 | Functional Training, Healthy Lifestyle
Such a complicated group of words for a simple concept. Load order sequencing teaches you how to create tension and organize your body into a good position to avoid movement errors (doing it wrong). Basically, the joint you move first will carry the biggest share of...
by Tanya | Dec 29, 2016 | Functional Training, Healthy Lifestyle, Video
Often you will hear me say “tighten your core” or “tuck your butt under”. That’s my version of BRACING. It all means the same thing: aligning your spine and the rest of your body so that you can create a strong foundation from which to...
by Tanya | Jul 29, 2016 | Functional Training, Video
Last session someone in class came to the realization that everything is a plank! When you think about it – everything IS a plank. Rather, some version of a plank! When we do the plank in class I am picky about your form because the basic foundation needs to be...
by Tanya | Jul 25, 2016 | Functional Training, Healthy Lifestyle
Throughout a day we have many conversations. Do you ever leave a conversation wondering what the point was or if the person really understood what you were saying? Do you ever talk to someone who won’t look you in the eye or try to talk to someone who is facing...
