Reviewing my $45 dollar Blood Flow Restriction Cuffs

I finally received my $45 Blood Flow Restriction Cuffs that I ordered from Alibaba . In the past I have used BFR cuffs extensively in the clinic to treat patients following ACL injuries as well as a way to modulate loads. The Blood flow restriction cuffs I have used have been from Smart cuffs and

Attention Runners: You Need Strength Training

70% of Runners will get injured this year Runners are a unique breed that will do anything to improve their perofrmance.  They will buy the newest shoes, massage guns, normatec boots, goos, etc.  However, there is one thing they will do at all cost….. AVOID THE WEIGHT ROOM.  This lack of committment to the weight

Strength Training For Improved Flexibility: MythBuster Monday’s

The myth that strength training will make “Stiff” and “Bulky” was the common belief in athletic populations throughout much of the 20th century. This continued to be the belief in sports such as golf and dance until recent years. Although, most athletic communities have accepted that strength training’s benefits far outweigh the thought to cons; with the main con being that strength training will make you muscle bound. However, recent research has shown Strength Training as an effective intervention for improved flexibility.

The Plank: Everything you could ever want to know about this grueling exercise

What if I told you that the “7 minute killer core workout”, that includes hundreds of sit ups and crunches; is all sizzle and no steak? These exercises do not replicate the job of our core. The core’s main task is to provide stability to our torso and pelvis. Science has defined core stability as: the ability of passive and active stabilizers in the lumbopelvic region to maintain appropriate trunk and hip posture, balance and control during both static and dynamic movement (Reed 2012). The ability to stabilize the core, allows for increased function of our legs and arms.  To understand why this is the case, I just have to ask one simple question, “would you be able to squat more weight on a stable gym floor or on an exercise ball.  The answer is easy, the more stable something is, the greater amount of power we are able to generate. (To answer my own question with research,  Behm et al.  reported a 72% reduction in isometric leg extensor force production when going from stable to unstable conditions)