What is the widest muscle in the human body? What is the largest muscle in the upper body? If you said the latissimus dorsi (lats) you would be correct. This muscle attaches to the thoracic and lumbar spine, the pelvic bone,…
We live in such a hectic world and it seems there is more bad news than good news coming out every day. We can lose touch with our bodies by being overly absorbed in negative thoughts or about the uncertainty…
Think about how much time we spend sitting: sit when we eat, sit in the car, sit for work, sit to watch movies, etc. That’s a lot of sitting! Now that we are at home more we are probably sitting…
It’s no secret that we spend a lot of time sitting in front of the computer. A recent survey found the typical office worker will spend 1,700 hours a year in front of a computer screen. (1) That comes out…
The scapulothoracic "joint" is made up of the scapula (shoulder blade) and its articulation with the ribcage. In between these structures are 2 muscles, namely the subscapularis (aka one of the rotator cuff muscles) and the serratus anterior. This "joint"…
What if I told you I can help you increase strength, lose fat, gain muscle, improve your posture, and better your overall athleticism? What if I told you learning how to do ONE exercise can do all of that for…
What is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) rehabilitation? The complicated answer stands as a brief intermittent occlusion of venous blood flow, using a specialized tourniquet while exercising. The goal is to reduce enough blood flow to create positive changes, not only…
