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While training for Olympic Weightlifting multiple days per week is beneficial, every lifter still needs a rest day or a decompression week. The first step to any successful training program is having a knowledgeable coach and an athlete who can listen, allow for adequate recovery time so that you are able to stay on top of your game both mentally as well as physically, while also taking care of other...

Functional training is a workout that not only improves your physical fitness but also enhances the way you move and perform daily activities. In functional exercises, there's an emphasis on movement patterns with real-world objectives, so they are perfect for people looking to enhance their lives both inside and outside of exercise. In this article, we will talk about the 4 Benefits of Functional Fitness. 1. Improves Body Functional Movements...

What are the benefits of Olympic Weightlifting? Olympic lifting is best known for its ability to increase strength and explosive power.  Fun Fact: The Snatch is actually the fastest movement in sport! In order to be proficient in Olympic lifting, a person also needs to have good mobility and coordination. By adding Olympic lifting into your training program, you will be challenged to make improvements in both strength and flexibility,...

On today’s blog we are going to discuss the 7 functional fitness movements that are essential in everyday life, which are the squat, lunge, push, pull, hinge, twist, and walking. These movements are what we utilize for normal day to day tasks, such as grabbing a box from the shelf, bending over to pick up something from the ground, even opening or closing a cabinet. In this article we are...

Weightlifting is an important part of Functional Fitness Training. Functional fitness training takes bodyweight exercises - pushups, pullups, squats, etc. - and combines them with basic weightlifting exercises to create a workout that trains the entire body. Functional Fitness Training focuses on training both the aerobic & anaerobic systems, making it one of the most well-rounded workouts available! What's so Functional about Functional Fitness Training? There are several reasons Functional...

Active rehabilitation is personalized care that uses active movement for regaining motion and function. It can be performed under supervision by physical therapists or occupational therapists or independently (by family members who want to help loved ones). Benefits of active rehabilitation may include: - Early mobility & decreased pain  through early active therapy after surgery or illness By moving when you have an opportunity to do so, rather than waiting...