Movement
Movement of the Month: The BOSU Squat with Olympic Plate Press
By Coach Kennedy The BOSU Squat with Olympic Plate Press is a great exercise to help you work on your coordination, balance, force gradation, proprioception, dynamic balance, and body integration. When you consider winter sports like skiing and snow boarding, you can see how moving on a BOSU with your lower body, while adding movement…
Read MoreFascial Stretching: FST versus ELDOA — Part Two
By Kathleen Trotter, FIS, PTS In part one of this article series, I highlighted how ELDOA and FST are similar — most notably that neither target one particular muscle or joint in isolation. Both approach the body as a “functionally integrated body” unified by fascia. Next, I provided a quick recap of what exactly fascia…
Read MoreStrength Training for Women
By Kathleen Trotter, PTS, FIS Increasing maximum strength results in many positive benefits – and one of them is not bulk!
Read MoreFascial Stretching: FST versus ELDOA — Part One
By Kathleen Trotter, FIS, PTS When it comes to continuing education, I have always felt like a kid in a candy store — wanting to attend every course and certification out there! I have learned to temper this desire. Through experience, I know that not every course is worth my time and money — I…
Read MoreMovement of the Month: Reverse Lunge Contralateral Barbell Split Squat to Standing Single Arm Chest Press
By Coach Kennedy Winter is part of being Canadian, so there’s no point in complaining about it, it’s coming no matter what. So, learn to flow with it. Afterall, the change is nice. It allows us to do different things which benefits your brain and your body -.the brain because learning and doing new things…
Read MoreTeaching Outside the Fitness Box
By Elizabeth Mooney It is easy to find yourself in a “rut” as a fitness instructor. Your certifications land you many jobs at local gyms and fitness centers. However, only so much money can be made at these types of establishments. In addition, if you live in a small, rural community, these traditional options may…
Read MoreMovement of the Month: Cable Horizontal Split Squat
By Coach Kennedy With the fall season now in full swing, winter is not far behind. As we move many of our activities indoors, we also tend to spend more time at the gym, meaning as a trainer and coach we should always be looking for something new or different to add into our own…
Read MoreJump In and Take Your Next Workout to the Pool
By Cat Kom We’re not just talking about swimming laps, because you can absolutely get a body-sculpting weight-training session in a pool. So many people think of swimming as a cardio workout, but at Studio SWEAT onDemand, we think it’s an ideal place to gain power and build muscle. Seriously – your body weight is…
Read MoreMovement of the Month: Foot Flow
By Coach Kennedy I just returned from the LARGEST Fitness Expo of its kind in the WORLD – The 26th annual canfitpro 2019 Fitness Convention and Tradeshow. One thing most of the presenters and delegates had in common…we were on our feet all day, and they were long days. When feet become tired they can…
Read MoreSigns You’re Overtraining
Listen in as Kathleen Trotter, PTS, shares signs that you might just be working too hard.
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