Looking for a basic guide on body building? There are lots of books to choose from. Here’s Paul’s review on Nick Evan’s Bodybuilding Anatomy 2nd Edition.
There are many causes of pain in your legs, but if you find you have pain in your quads that run down the outside of your legs, it may be your IT Bands. Here’s how to test for the pain source, and some of the best ways to treat it.
IT Bands Defined
The Iliotibial Band (IT Band) is a thick fibrous tendon that extends along the outside of your leg from hip to knee. This tendon is responsible for holding your quad and tibia stable when running or bending your leg.[i]
Muscle Energy Techniques provides techniques for testing joint range and then increasing the range of motion through contract and release stretching with a therapist. In this short book, MET demonstrates how to test, strengthen, and lengthen some of the most important muscles in the human body. This review discusses some of the techniques provided, and provides additional detail on alternatives.
101 Inflammation Guide: learn how to reduce inflammation to decrease body pain and improve recovery.
Is your workout routine really working for you? Are you conflating getting sweaty with getting results (e.g. an exercise routine vs training program)? Here are some tips to help you transition from simply working out, to building yourself a real workout program.
There are 8 basic strength movements: the Squat, Lunge, Hinge, Push, Pull, Arc/Hollow, Twist/Resist Twist, and Gait. We’ll cover these techniques and discuss the proper form to do them safely. We’ll also discuss various techniques to test muscle function by selecting members from the audience, and demonstrating how to test for proper neural control of muscles, and how to utilize strength training to restore and improve muscle function.
Levator Scapulae. A small muscle that causes big neck and shoulder pain. Learn how to test function, treat the pain, and build strength and flexibility.
Scalenes? If you have pain caused by a crook in your neck, help may arrive from mobilizing your Scalenes. Learn how to test, stretch, and strengthen them.
The Sternocleidomastoid SCM is a complex motion and “heavy-lifter” when it comes to moving around your head. Dysfunction leads to migranes, TMJ, and tensions headaches. Here’s how to diagnose, strengthen, and mobilize the SCM.
Don’t have a kettle bell to workout with? — No Problem
Medicine Ball are almost ubiquitous and can make for great calorie burning workouts. Here’s a sample workout you can do in about 30 minutes.
Suggested dosing on the five key electrolytes to improve recovery and performance under intense exercise.
We break down the differences between Orange Theory and CrossFit. Plus we’ll explain how you can do these style workouts at home or with your personal trainer.
Omega 3 Breakfast Recipes: get a jump start on your Omega 3’s with two of Sand & Steel’s amazing two Amazing Recipes.
A beginner’s guide to understanding Reiki. Pricing, Your First Session, and How it Works.
The Barbell, Dumbbell, Kettle Bell, Sand Bell, and Club Bell go head-to-head in this strength training equipment showdown. Download our decision chart, and buy the right piece of equipment for your budget.
Wondering if you can deduct personal training sessions a taxable deduction? What if you could actually have your insurance cover it? Step one is to use our Online Letter of Medical Necessity Generator. You’ll also find a sample PDF of Letter Medical Necessity to hand to your doctor.