by Jarratt Rajin Blog0 commentstags: flexibility, jarratt, mobility
These 2 words have been thrown about interchangeably in modern fitness culture with reckless abandon. Much like fascia, mobility has become something everyone won’t stop yammering about although they have little to no understanding about the subject. It may not be such a big deal to most but as a certified Yoga teacher and mobility specialist under the Functional Range Conditioning system, I can’t help but get mildly irritated every time someone uses the wrong word for the wrong purpose. I can’t remember the number of times I’ve come across an Instagram post by a fitness hipster doing the splits in front of a power rack with a caption that says ‘hip mobility before hump day’ or something of that sort, along with a copious quantity of peach emojis. If you are one of the aforementioned transgressors of this mix up, fret not; I used to be one of you (and although I now have a better understanding of these concepts, my extensive use of the peach emoji continues to this day). Ignorance is not a sign of stupidity. It’s just not coming into contact with the knowledge you require to lift the veil of ignorance and emerge with a new understanding. Ladies and […]
by Daphne Maiain Blog0 comments
Today, I read this article that really resonated with me – her journey from being fat, to being obsessed with working out, to discovering strength training, and then taking it a step further – becoming a powerlifter. For many, going to the gym or starting a workout regimen is often a lot about losing weight. So that’s where the writer’s journey began, as did mine. It is a common narrative especially amongst women who start strength training: that hate for running and cardio which then made them turn to strength training. (And for some of us, taking that further, to competing in powerlifting). — — Today, I’m here to share more about why this happens. Barbell training is fun, and it is a form of training that you can track your progress with, in terms of weights lifted, your technique, and even how you feel when you do your training. Appearance (vanity) wise, due to how strength training promotes building lean mass in your body, you will definitely notice changes in the way you look, with muscles providing a more athletic, tighter overall look, you will be able to even track how it fits into clothes, without ever stepping onto […]
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