February 2015 – POST COMPETITIVE INSIGHT

Reconsidering Planks

Planks have been around for a long time. A few years back, they became the rage of the internet with random positions and humorists: photo credit: planking.me This gave way to the even funnier and more absurd ‘whaling’: But I… Read more ›

Feb 26, 2015

Christine

core, Physical

Of Heroes and Guides

Everyone wants to be the hero. The one who defies the odds, puts in the work, and wins the day. Heroes have the heart of a champion, and inspire others by simply existing. We want to believe this guy succeeded.… Read more ›

Feb 22, 2015

Christine

identity, Mental, perspective

Reactive Neuromuscular Training (RNT)

Reactive Neuromuscular Training is exaggerating dysfunction so the body can acknowledge it as dysfunction and act against it. Popularized by Gray Cook, it is based on the premise of initiating a feedback loop. (Hey this is wrong. Please correct.) External… Read more ›

Feb 15, 2015

Christine

concepts, Mental

The Tragedy in Greatness

Everyone wants to be good at something. But goodness isn’t enough for some people. They’re out for greatness. Good is the enemy. I often wonder how goodness can be looked down upon. People don’t mind sharing when they consider themselves… Read more ›

Feb 13, 2015

Christine

Mental, perspective

Hips Updated – Rotations

I love the 90/90 position. What makes is to great is that the front leg is flexed and externally rotated, while the back is internally rotated and more extended. We’re asking our hips to do two different things as… Read more ›

Feb 08, 2015

Christine

hips, Physical

Bodies As Commodities

In an age where fitness has become it’s own competitive sport, are we treating our bodies as a way of marketing our worth? The internet is riddled with ripped physiques and feats of strength and speed and power. But why… Read more ›

Feb 04, 2015

Christine

identity, Mental, motivation, perspective

The Toes!

The more I work with folks to teach proper foot function, the more I am drawn to the toes. Arching, gripping, and pushing are toe driven movements. The toes feel and sense the ground, giving it’s feedback to the feet… Read more ›

Feb 01, 2015

Christine

feet, Physical, toes

POST COMPETITIVE INSIGHT

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Reconsidering Planks

Of Heroes and Guides

Reactive Neuromuscular Training (RNT)

The Tragedy in Greatness

Hips Updated – Rotations

Bodies As Commodities

The Toes!