Ready State / MWOD Certification Review Movement & Mobility 101

Mobility Training, Physical Therapy, Product Reviews by Paul Roberts

The MWOD Certification Review by Paul on Movement & Mobility 101. Kelly Starrett’s Movement & Mobility certification is my fifth certification in mobility. Here’s my review of the certification, plus a list of new things I learned from the man himself, Kelly Starrett.

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If you are a mobility and movement coach, the MWOD Movement and Mobility Certification is a must have. Yes, it will take some work to finish, but it will help you become a better personal trainer. You will be able to take care of your athletes better and keep them moving safely for years to come.

Chris Willever Bodybuilding Personal Trainer

Past Coaches by Chris Willever

Personal Training Certifications

Level 1, Junior Personal Trainer

M|WOD – Movement and Mobility Specialist

Swaying Palm Tree Pose - Tiryak Tala-Vrikshasana (front) Private Yoga Lessons

Standing Yoga Poses Part 2

Yoga by Paul Roberts

Standing Yoga Poses Part 2

The Standing Yoga Poses from the Crescent family (indudalasana) may be used to mobilize the obliques and lats. Single leg variations are also useful for building balance. The asanas (poses) shown in this article help mobilize the spine both from a side bend and various extensions.

Rent Massage Space Alexandria VA

Unspecified by Paul Roberts

Professional and private massage therapy room available for rent in Old Town Alexandria. If you are looking to Rent Massage Space in Alexandria VA, this is the place to check out. We offer free or discounted rents with massage trades, access to our client network to help you get started, plus utilities and taxes included.

Yoga Adjustment to Improve your Health

Guest Post, Yoga by Mar Lichoa

Practicing yoga is a deeply intimate, personal experience, which is why many people choose to start a home practice. This is where you get to be one with your body. It’s a place to move into the breath and release tension in the muscles that so easily gather throughout your days. To really let go, though, you need a little help from someone else; you need a yoga adjustment.

Personal Trainer for Seniors

Physical Therapy by Paul Roberts

Personal Training for Seniors and Older Adults Program. Everyday we work hard for the seniors in Alexandria VA to help them move better and live their life without limitations. Whether your goals are combating arthritis through joint distraction to preventing bone loss through functional strength training, we are going to build an age-appropriate program for you. We help clients improve aerobic capacity, increase engagement with neuromuscular activation, and build strength through compound movement patterns.

This articles highlights some of our older adult clients and includes their comments on what they had to say about their custom, one-on-one personal training programs.

Dance Video Workout

Fitness by Paul Roberts

8 Dance Video Workouts

Name: Sand and Steel Fitness
Price range: $$

Don’t have a kettlebell/dumbbell to do a workout? Here are 8 great dance video workouts to help you get your sweat on and burn some extra calories.

Interview Logistics

Personal Trainer Jobs by Paul Roberts

The key to doing well on the interview is preparation. This article highlights how your interviews will go and how to prepare for them so that you get hired.

Kettlebell Windmill Technique

Exercises, Personal Training by Paul Roberts

The Kettlebell Windmill is an excellent hamstring range of motion exercise, improving mobility through the motion. Here’s How It’s Done.

Transformation Story – Giselle

Fitness Journeys by Paul Roberts

Most Improved Athlete in March

We wanted to congratulate Giselle on all of her surpassing many of her personal records in our Transformation I program. Her improvement on this workout was about 25% overall in just 4 weeks. Her tenacious efforts and discipline helped edge out her competitors for our March Athlete of the Month. Congratulations Giselle!

One-legged Standing Crescent Pose - Eka Pada Indudalasna - Private Yoga Lessons

Standing Yoga Poses

Yoga by Paul Roberts

Standing Yoga Poses

The Standing Yoga Poses from the Crescent family (indudalasana) may be used to mobilize the obliques and lats. Single leg variations are also useful for building balance.

Mobility Training vs Personal Training vs Physical Therapy vs Massage vs Chiropractic Care

Mobility Training by Paul Roberts

Heard about Mobility Training? Not really sure what it is, or whether it’s helpful for you? Maybe you are considering seeing a physical therapist or a personal trainer? This article compares Mobility Training to a number of different body mechanics specialties.

TRX Suspension Trainer Exercises

Exercises, Product Reviews by Paul Roberts

An in-depth review of the TRX Suspension Trainer + access to our full database on TRX Suspension Trainer exercises and techniques (over 30 videos). Full comparison against the Jungle Gym and CrossCore 180. Exercise videos demonstrating Conditioning, Balance, Core, Strength, and Corrective Exercises for the TRX Suspension Trainer.

The TRX Suspension Trainer and the TRX Rip Trainer are essential pieces of equipment at Sand & Steel Fitness. TRX has done an amazing job on the build quality for these pieces of equipment. We’ve had TRX equipment in our gym for years, and it doesn’t wear down. The Suspension Trainer and Rip Trainer are great for conditioning, core, twist, recovery, and mobility. It’s also very safe for deconditioned clients and makes for excellent scaling of movements like the lunge and squat. The Suspension Trainer can be used effectively for various stretches and Yoga Asanas. Between easy portability and a ton of unique exercises, the TRX Suspension and Rip Trainer are a must have for any gym.

VIPR Exercises

Exercises, Product Reviews by Paul Roberts

Our full database on VIPR exercises and techniques (over 14 videos). Featuring Conditioning, Balance, and Corrective Exercises for the VIPR.

Personal Training Insurance

Personal Trainer Jobs by Paul Roberts

If you are like most personal trainers I know, you have probably asked yourself — How much do I really need to pay for personal training insurance to cover my liability? Individual policies run between $79/year on the low end to $250/yr for comprehensive policies there are lots of options. Here are some of the options you should consider.

Running Surfaces Turf, Street, Grass, Trails, Dirt

Trail Running vs. Street Running

Mobility Training by Paul Roberts

This article compares running surfaces (such as trail running, street/road running, astroturf, grass, etc.) and examines the types of proper footwear to improve running performance. This street running vs trail running article also discusses some of important musculature of the foot, and examines the kinds of injuries you can get from trail running and street running

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