How many times have you heard (or said) “No matter how much I stretch them, my hamstrings are always so tight”? In most cases, our hamstrings feel tight because they are over-lengthened rather than shortened by contraction, which is why no amount of stretching will provide relief. How do we help our students and clients with over-lengthened hamstrings? First, we … Read More
The Marriage of Music, Mood and Exercise Adherence
When listening to your favorite song on the radio, have you ever caught yourself tapping your foot, humming out loud, taken back in time or feeling affected emotionally? Can you remember that day when music seemed to carry you away or take you back in time? Have you felt a change in energy as you turned up the volume or … Read More
Roll, Regenerate, Revitalize
Rolling rules! The popularity of self-massage techniques has grown rapidly in the last several years and shows no signs of slowing down. Should you do it? And if you should – then how, when, and for the curious types, why? Why Roll? The stresses of any of a combination of hard training, chronic postures, or injuries can create unfavorable changes … Read More