Have you ever heard the phrase “sitting is the new smoking?” How can sitting possibly be as bad for you as smoking? It can’t. I’m not going to alarm you and say that sitting at your desk or driving in your car for extended periods of time is the same as inhaling smoke and toxic chemicals, but it is one […]
Sitting vs. Standing – Why sitting is KILLING your mobility Read More »
There is a certain point in your physical fitness career that you begin to realize the imbalances in your body. This usually happens once you’ve gained the proper bodily awareness to begin to notice such things. On the other hand, it can be extremely obvious if you are recovering from an injury or have the issues for many years (or
We live in a world where traveling is necessary. Whether it’s the 30-minute commute to work, a long flight to visit family, or the work of a project manager flying from New York to Los Angeles twice a week, it’s safe to say that most of us spend a lot of time sitting down for a pro-longed period of time,
If you’re still using the $10 yoga mat that you found at supermart, it’s time to upgrade. It was understandable when you first started and weren’t sure whether or not you would make yoga a consistent part of your fitness routine, but now that you’ve done it a few times and you know that you’re going to keep doing it, you
Making the Switch: What can a better yoga mat do for you? Read More »
Los Angeles, here I come! I’ll be out in Los Angeles from June 12 – June 15th working with Eros Sport to help them promote their men’s yoga apparel. I’ll also be hosting two workshops, one in Venice Beach in the morning (which will also include a beach clean-up session!),and one in San Clemente in the afternoon. The class will
If you aren’t doing the mobility activity that I’m about to describe below, you are not as strong nor as flexible as you should be. In conjunction with yoga or other resistance training, this activity will help you get stronger and faster in less time than you even imagined was possible. So… what am I talking about? Self-myofascial release (SMR). Okay… what
