In the prequel to this post , I explained why so many of us carry a lot of tension in the neck. Stress, poor posture, and breathing can all contribute to elevated shoulders and a heavy head. I taught you a few quick movements that will strengthen the muscles of the chest, back and shoulde…
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post on breathing properly for your lifts. This week, my friend Nate Henry, a competitive powerlifter, wrote a wonderful follow-up article. His strongest lifts include a 523.5 pound squat in competition, and a 535 pound squat in the gym, weighing 206 pounds. His…
Check yourself: as you read this, are you taking deep, full breaths, or is your breath shallow and inconsistent? I've found that my clients have the tendency to forget to breathe as the they lift. They're getting ready for a max back squat and they step under the bar with a comple…
Breathing while running may prove difficult. Proper breathing is critical for performance and running enjoyment. The better you breathe, the more oxygen is supplied to your body and working muscles, thus performance and stamina improve drastically. Unfortunately, most runners find it hard…