If you’ve been dealing with regular back pain or if sitting all day makes your back feel 80 years old while you’re barely in your 30s this one is for you! Background Most of us delegate our spine health. We go see a physio, a chiropractor or an osteo when something feels “blocked” or “out […]
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If you’re an inflexible person trying to improve your mobility, you’ve probably been there… You stretch regularly, do some mobility drills, and foam roll. Yet, somehow, your flexibility and movement quality aren’t improving. The good news? This isn’t a permanent situation. It’s not that what you’re doing doesn’t work—it’s that you might be doing it
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If you feel that your progress is stagnating or you’re unsure if your training is truly effective, it may be because you’re not training hard enough. Intensity is one of the key factors in progress and performance. Without applying the right intensity, you might not see the results you expect. Various tools exist to assess
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If you ended up here, it’s probably because you have a strong interest in movement and human function. Maybe you’ve also heard that mobility is important. But why exactly do we say that? Today, we’re going to explore a few essential elements of human performance and how they relate to mobility.Subscribed The Concept of Range
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How to Structure Your Training Plan In last week’s article, we explored what programming is, why it is useful, and how the human body adapts to stress. We also discussed how the same exercise can lead to different results depending on how it is programmed. Now that we understand that each physical quality requires time
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One thing I frequently observe is highly motivated individuals going to the gym, performing random exercises, and ultimately not seeing results. This often leads to discouragement and, eventually, quitting the gym altogether. The good news? This cycle can be avoided by having a clear plan and a solid understanding of how to program and arrange
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Have you ever wondered why you got injured doing a certain activity? Or why we often hear that certain types of exercises or activities are “dangerous” and should be avoided? Don’t do squats, avoid this position, stay away from that movement… These warnings are common, but the real issue lies deeper. It all comes down
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If you ended up on this newsletter it’s probably because you have some sort of interest in mobility and movement. But maybe you’re unsure about these terms and feel a bit lost with all the information available and presented to us. You may also know that mobility and flexibility are both important concepts when it
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Introduction Aujourd’hui nous allons nous intéresser à la base de la préparation physique, et définir les différents types d’entrainement qui existent. Tout ceci est extrait du livre de référence Science and Practice of Strength Training de Vladimir Zatsiorsky. Dans cet article, je vais tenter de vulgariser le plus possible un concept clef de la préparation physique. Souvent,
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