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Spinal Flexion and Rotation vs. Core Stability

Spinal Flexion and Rotation vs. Core Stability

Core stability and core strength are terms that are often used interchangeably when speaking about training the trunk musculature, whether in the rehab or performance settings. The fact is that they are quite different. Training for core stability requires resisting motion at the lumbar spine through activation of the abdominal musculature as a whole. Training for core strength allows for motions…

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Is direct core work necessary in a heavy lifting program?

Is direct core work necessary in a heavy lifting program?

It is rare to find someone that approaches core training with balance. Many powerlifters skip core work altogether, as they feel they get enough stimulation through squats and deadlifts. Conversely, there are those who work their abs every single day as they assume that the more ab work they do, the closer they will be to a six pack. So, which approach is best? In my opinion, neither. I think…

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High Reps vs. Low Reps: Which is Better?

High Reps vs. Low Reps: Which is Better?

If you walk into most gyms today, you’ll see a major contrast between the weights used by men and women. Some women will curl 5 pound dumbbells for 25 reps in an effort to “tone” their arms, while some guys will bench a ton of weight for only a few reps in an effort to put on muscle and increase strength. The idea is that high reps help you lose fat and make a muscle more “toned”. On the other…

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Bilateral Lower Body Training vs. Unilateral Lower Body Training

Bilateral Lower Body Training vs. Unilateral Lower Body Training

Unilateral movements are incorporated in exercise programs in rehabilitation settings, strength and conditioning settings, as well as in all settings between. The use of unilateral exercises instead of, or in addition to, bilateral exercises is justified in many different ways, such as training specificity, training the smaller “stabilizer” muscles, and that fancy term called “bilateral force…

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Why Screening and Corrective Exercise Should Be the Foundation of Every Exercise Program

Why Screening and Corrective Exercise Should Be the Foundation of Every Exercise Program

Functional exercise, prehabilitation, and corrective exercises are growing exponentially and being addressed in everything from Runner’s World, Men’s Health, collegiate strength and conditioning journals, and more. The industry has recognized change is needed in the way we train and address injuries. Injury statistics for new runners are staggering. In 2010, Runner’s World survey results showed…

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The Benefits of Dynamic Stretching vs. Static Stretching

The Benefits of Dynamic Stretching vs. Static Stretching

For the longest time we were told that static stretching was the proper way to loosen up our muscles prior to training or competition. However, we are now aware of the use of dynamic stretching and how this is now heavily advocated as a far more beneficial warm up exercise in order to maximize performance. “The effectiveness of your warm up can not only affect the likelihood of injury, but also…

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Journey to the Fitness Lifestyle

Alanna Edwards Journey to Fitness

Author: Alanna Edwards B.S. Nutrition When you get the chance to jump headfirst into a new opportunity and tell people all about your biggest passion, YOU TAKE IT! I couldn’t be happier to be working here at Foresight Fitness, and I’m super excited to throw my spin on our favorite topics: nutrition and fitness. Some of us crazies spend all of our time constantly feeling the urge to grow and learn…

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Benefits of Berries

When it comes to health, berries have a fabulous reputation. Blueberries are packed with antioxidants, called anthocyanins, that may help keep memory sharp as you age, and raspberries contain ellagic acid, a compound with anti-cancer properties. All berries are great sources of fiber, a nutrient important for a healthy digestive system. But if you need more reasons to dig into summer’s sun-kissed…

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What is a Negative Calorie Food?

What is a Negative Calorie Food?

Diet myths have come and gone, but some manage to stand the test of time. For instance, weight-loss seekers have often clung to the notion that “negative-calorie” foods not only exist, but that eating unlimited portions will help melt away the pounds. As enticing as it seems to eat foods that require more energy to chew, digest and absorb than they actually contain, there is no research to…

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Highest Antioxidant Foods

Every single one of us has both antioxidants and free radicals present inside of our bodies at all times. Some antioxidants are made from the body itself, while we must get others from our diets by eating high antioxidant foods that double as anti-inflammatory foods. Our bodies also produce free radicals as byproducts of cellular reactions. For example, the liver produces and uses free radicals…

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Top 5 Foods to Boost Metabolism

Top 5 Foods to Boost Metabolism

If the warm days of spring are motivating you to shed some weight, you’ll want to know about foods like these that can help give your metabolism an extra boost: Citrus fruits Foods like oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes contain vitamin C that helps metabolize fat faster, which make them helpful for weight loss. You only need 60 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C a day to meet your body’s basic…

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High Intensity Interval Training

High Intensity Interval Training

More calories in less time. Would you be interested in an approach to fitness that burns more calories in less time than virtually any activity including swimming, running or bike riding? Consider adding High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts to your training! HIIT workouts involve several short but max-intensity exercises mixed with moderately intense recovery periods. These HIIT…

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GETTING RID OF INSTANT GRATIFICATION

GETTING RID OF INSTANT GRATIFICATION

One of the hardest things to deal with in life itself is waiting for results after investing blood, sweat, tears, and time into something. I remember times even now where I have to remind myself to be patient, focus on the task at hand, and do not expect results immediately. Those type of results usually do not end up with positive long term gratification or happiness. So, why do we do it?…

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The Pallet of A Toddler

The Pallet of A Toddler

In my personal experience, infants, babies, and toddlers only eat what they are given. Without being able to determine what “taste’s good”. This is the opportune time that a pallet (healthy or not) will be developed. But no worries if that phase is also filled with sweet snacks, drinks, and trinkets. In this time, and the way our schedules work, things become very difficult when it comes to 100%…

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The Bright Side to Deconditioning

The Bright Side to Deconditioning

-Changing the way you see time off from the gym- I know you remember those days, weeks, or even months where you just can’t get to the gym no matter what you do. You can put your clothes in the trunk or even try to wake up earlier but nothing seems to work. The motivation has been lost, and so is the hard work that you put in for months on end…… so you think. So, what happens to the body on…