8 reasons why sitting is causing you pain and what you can do to fix it. Does this sound like a typical day for you? You wake up from your comfy bed and then sit down to eat breakfast while scrolling through your phone or reading the paper. Then you sit down in…Continue Reading
Modern women have super busy lives. I don’t know many women that have the time to slave away on the treadmill or cross trainer for hours every day to achieve their goals. But this is how women are taught to lose weight or get fit by the media. It’s therefore not surprising that women are…Continue Reading
“Studies have shown that over 90% of people DON’T achieve their New Years goals.” Most people are heading back to work this week and that typically spells the end of their resolutions. Studies have shown that over 90% of people DON’T achieve their New Years goals. If you fear you will be one of them read on as I share some of…Continue Reading
At Movement Co everything we do is driven by our desire to help people redefine their perception of what is possible and take them on a journey to achieve new movements they never thought were possible. For some people this is a new experience where age, injury or work life has defeated their perception of what they can achieve in their…Continue Reading
Studies have shown that over 90% of people don’t achieve their New Years goals. If you are part of the 10% that have already managed to quit smoking, read a new book, lose a kilo or relinquish your Facebook and email addiction then you can close this window and cross your fingers that these last few…Continue Reading
Fear and How to Overcome It For the majority of people parkour is as much a physical challenge as a mental one. It varies from person to person, but as I often tell people, for me parkour is 60% mental and only 40% physical. Training your body to become stronger, faster, and more capable is…Continue Reading
In Part 2 we discussed the explosive strength you need to add speed to your lower body strength work. Once you have done a minimum 4 weeks of explosive work it might be time to start experimenting with plyometric training. Plyometric Strength Similar to a spring or an elastic band, your leg muscles are able to stretch and rebound with a greater…Continue Reading
In Part 1 we discussed the strength you need to develop in your lower body to set the foundation for explosive training. If you have achieved the strength to weight ratios suggested then read on! 2. Explosive Strength Once you have established a solid foundation in your leg strength it is time to start using it…Continue Reading
” … ” You would be hard pressed to find an athletic activity that doesn’t require you to run or jump. Most athletes that perform at an elite level can generate exceptional speed, and jump higher than their competition, giving them the edge they need to win. Think about how many athletes you know that can…Continue Reading