Whether you prefer Peloton, SoulCycle, or Flywheel, boutique-style spin classes have gained immense popularity over the last decade. Spin has many benefits such as improving cardiovascular health and improving lower extremity strength and endurance. However, far too many people do…
Our communities continue to see the impact that COVID-19 is having on our daily lives. Since COVID-19 hit we have adjusted the way we interact with each other, we have dealt with increased healthcare protocols and procedures and we have changed…
What is the Rotator Cuff? A rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles that make up the deepest layer of muscles inside the shoulder joint. It is made up of the subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and the teres minor. Why are the rotator cuff muscles important?…
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…
Hip mobility is one of the most important components of a successful golf swing and to the longevity of your game. Our hips are anatomically one of the most mobile joints in the body and are intended to be used…
The hip hinge! The hip hinge is one of the most important concepts to grasp when beginning to learn the starting position of a golf swing. By performing a hip hinge, this allows your body to get into a position to utilize it’s strongest muscles for producing…
It’s probably not at the front of our mind when we’re in our 20s, but improving your bone mass now is actually really important. Did you know that bone density peaks around age 30? There are age-related changes in bone…
Glute activation refers to activating or “firing” of the gluteal muscles in an effort to strengthen them. For many individuals, the gluteal muscles often remain inactive or switched off, and inactive glutes can mean that the muscles are weak and are…
Learning how to squat properly is a fundamental movement necessary for the performance of your everyday activities. The perfect squat is a functional exercise that engages multiple muscle chains in one move. Basically, it's your full-body “bread and butter.” Unlike…
Now that the weather is clearing up, everyone is gearing up to go out on the golf course and get a head start on the season. Due to this, it is important to be aware of very common golf-related injuries,…