The Troubled Tale of Inflammation
Inflammation is truly one of the greatest scourges of our times. From heart disease and other chronic illness to everyday aches and pains, the body’s response to external stress can make or break...
View ArticleDo we need a strong core, ABSolutely!
Thoracic mobility, lumbar stability, strong core, engage your core etc. are terms that you hear from the trainers at SOF all the time. But what does it mean and why does it matter? There are many...
View ArticleGame Adversity and It’s Benefits on Youth Athletes
The positive, as well as the negative experiences that youth athletes have to combat while playing various games, help create a well-rounded, motivated individual. As parents and coaches we encourage...
View ArticleMake Olympic Lifting Your Friend, Not Foe
With CrossFit and new metabolic style training programs taking the fitness world by storm, some technical details need to be smoothed over before someone gets hurt. Just like any exercise, when done...
View ArticleA Note on Determination
For most people, the strict wide grip pull-up is a phantom. I do not care what athlete you see crushing pull-ups, and how effortless those pull-ups look, that athlete had to start somewhere. The...
View ArticleTop 5 Fabulous Fitness Finds for Spring
1. Bright colored pants and tanks. Stores like www.lucy.com, www.athleta.com have great quality items and may be a bit pricier. They have sales a lot though which is when you can get some great stuff!...
View ArticleMastering the Kettlebell Clean
Whether it is a goblet squat, goblet carry, front rack carry, or any exercise where you have to hold the kettlebell above your waist, it is important to be able to do this without injury. I’ve seen...
View ArticleWhy Athletes Can Learn From Toddlers
For the greater part of the day, children are sitting in class, or for the most part, simply inactive. Even if a child participates in after school sports, when you break down their day as a whole,...
View ArticleWhat to Eat While Traveling
Summer involves a lot of travel for most people. It also involves grad parties, weddings, parties, etc. Most of us work so hard to feel good about our bodies and when summer actually hits we throw it...
View Article5 Exercises for Stronger Glutes
A lot of us may think that having strong glutes is easy to achieve. All we need to do are some squats right? Well, not always. Sometimes our muscles don’t “fire” correctly, meaning other muscles...
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