In part 2 we build on diaphragmatic breathing from part 1.  You can find Part 1 here in case you missed it: http://uxbridgefitness.com/breathing-with-a-purpose-part-1.html  If you have been exposed to any type of exercise training, you’ve probably heard, “breathe out on the hard part.”  

For some, every part is the hard part!  Today I use a very simple exercise to help explain how you can figure it out and why it’s important to get it right.

Today I want to address something that seems very simple but so many people get it wrong when it comes to combining it with exercise.  I’m talking about breathing.  How we inhale, how we exhale and how to sequence it properly when we exercise.

Breathing properly and purposefully can be a game changer in many aspects of our lives.  From relieving tension to increasing mobility to facilitating adequate spinal stability, once you learn the technique, you’ll begin to see the benefits.

Enjoy part 1 below:)

We’ve had these in the gym for a while but I don’t see a lot of people using them so I thought I’d put together a quick video to explain how to use it, why it’s more comfortable than a straight bar and for those that are just learning to squat in a cage…..I highly recommend it.

In today’s video post I talk about the Bird Dog Exercise.  It has become a staple in many routines and it’s a great exercise “IF” you do it right.  Below I talk about what I see when it’s done wrong and how to fix it with a simple cue.  

In today’s video post I wanted to give you a progression that I am now using with our Training Clients.  The standard dead bug is a great core exercise that I see lots of people doing.  I also see variations of the exercise but generally speaking, they all fall into the sagittal plane. 

I explained the planes of motion in a post not that long ago.  You can find that post (Planes of Motion Explained) here. So, I wanted to show you how I integrate progressions into a workout by simply adding or changing planes.   I hope you enjoy it.

In today’s video I explain how I have been able to relieve and manage pain in forearms and elbows that can be caused by simple over use.  I know I’m not the only one that has experienced this type of pain and sometimes you may not even recall what caused it.  Regardless, check out the video below and I hope it helps.

As we move further into summer we tend to put more miles on our feet than usual.  Whether it be walking, jogging, sports or just being outside more.  As a result, our feet take a beating.

We have a large facial band that runs along the bottom of our feet from the heel bone to our toes.  The more we are on our feet the more wear and tear we put on that band.  In some cases if we ignore the symptoms (pain and discomfort) it can result in a very painful condition called Plantar Fasciitis.

Before you let it get that far, I have a couple tips that should bring you some relief and keep you moving all summer long:)

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This particular situation is actually quite common and in my experience it is quite common this time of year (late spring and early summer).  However, most folks that suffer from this will right it off as a tight or strained muscle.  Unfortunately, doing nothing will yield similar results and the pain between their shoulder blade and their spine will persist. (NOTE: this can also occur at the joints where the ribs meet the sternum (chest bone))

In my video below I explain what a “rib out” is, where you will typically feel the pain and what movements will provoke it.  I also tell you what to do to get quick and painless relief.