Summer

Flow: Critical to Wellness

Flow is most easily defined as movement that is unrestricted and fluid. However, the concept of “flow” in strength training is completely foreign to 90% of the population engaging in exercise. As an instructor, I feel compelled to teach people that they can find freedom in their movement by incorporating more “flow” into their workout.

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Local Chiropractors Train with “Clubbells”

Murray Chiropractic & Associates pose using the clubbell after their am group workout.

Dr. Theresa Murray, of Murray Chiropractic and Associates, is a highly intelligent chiropractic practitioner here in Bellingham. But there is something about Theresa that sets her apart from most doctors in that she really takes the time to practice what she preaches. [...]

Muscle Confusion - how it works

The fitness industry continues to fascinate me for many reasons, especially the creative fads that people come up with. The latest buzzword of “muscle confusion” seems to be spreading all over google like wild fire. Media friendly programs that employ this technique of training include Crossfit & P90x, among others. The term “muscle confusion” refers to [...]

Abs by Summer(time)

Okay, so everyone wants to have some resemblance of a six pack (or maybe a 4 pack) by the summer months. As a trainer, I often get asked how to get toned around the middle for swimsuit season. There are 3 things that you can do to get your ‘abs’ to start showing but it will [...]