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Paul Roberts
BodyBuilding Anatomy Book Review
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.
IT Bands, Hip Thruster, and the Glutes
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 Review and Video
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.
How to Lower Your Inflammation
101 Inflammation Guide: learn how to reduce inflammation to decrease body pain and improve recovery.
Transitioning From Exercising to Training
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.
Strength Training Foundation Movements
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 Exercises & Stretches
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.
Scalene Exercises & Stretches
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.
Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) Trigger Points
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.
Medicine Ball Workout
Travelling For the Holidays
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.
Electrolytes to Improve Performance
Suggested dosing on the five key electrolytes to improve recovery and performance under intense exercise.
CrossFit Vs Orange Theory: Battle of the Orange Heart Rate Zone
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 Boost
Omega 3 Breakfast Recipes: get a jump start on your Omega 3’s with two of Sand & Steel’s amazing two Amazing Recipes.
Reiki (Ray-Kee) What Is It?
A beginner’s guide to understanding Reiki. Pricing, Your First Session, and How it Works.
Strength Training Equipment – Barbell vs Dumbbell vs Kettlebell vs Sandbell
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.