So you’ve heard of mobility and flexibility, but what do these words mean? Are they the same thing? And why are they important as a student? Let’s break things down… Flexibility is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to passively and temporarily lengthen through a range of motion. When we are holding a stretch, we are challenging the …
Determining Fitness Priorities
Once a fitness routine is firmly established, what can we do to ensure that we get the most out of it? Ideally, we want a routine that allows us to crush our goals and simultaneously doesn’t neglect any of the other components of fitness. It all comes down to prioritization of the things you need to do and those you …
Establishing Consistency and Maintaining Exercise Habits
When it comes to fitness routines, getting started can often be the hardest part. Once we do get going, the next challenge becomes the long-term maintenance of regular physical activity. While the solution may seem to boil down to “just doing it”, it’s not always going to be that simple. Creating new habits can be hard because we are creatures …