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(14072,3,'2019-06-03 14:12:32','2019-06-03 14:12:32','<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 years ago I was running a lot and trying to beat my previous times each race. However, I was just training harder not smarter to attempt to increase my speed. What I didn’t realise at the time was how walking could help me run faster!</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My colleague, Simon Cook (Biomechanics Coach and owner of Seasons Health Club, Beccles), had a Human Lab New Leaf gas analyser that could measure my ‘system’ and tell me how to become more efficient at using energy so I could run faster. </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I was running a half marathon (13.1miles) personal best (PB) at around 1:42. However, I was almost ‘stuck’ at that pace for some time. No matter how hard I tried to run faster I just couldn’t do it. </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My first test with Simon gave a reading that produced a 12 week workout for me based upon my gas analysis reading. This programme wanted me to WALK FOR 4 WEEKS!!!</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whaaaaaat?</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oh yes! Walking!</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3><b>After My 4 Weeks Of Walking, What Happened?</b></h3>\n<p> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">walking for 4 weeks</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I actually went and ran a 1:30 PB!!</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That’s</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> MORE THAN 10 MINUTES FASTER</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">….using walking in my training. So how did that happen? How </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it happen? </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blog will attempt to explain my understanding of how the body uses and converts energy in simple terms so that we can help our client’s to, not only run faster but, also burn more body fat. This process is call Metabolism.</span>  </p>\n<h3> </h3>\n<h3><b>What is Metabolism?</b></h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolism is a process. It\'s the way our cells change the food we eat into the energy we need to breathe, move, think and do . . . everything. It keeps us, as it keeps all living things, alive (Rush University Medical Centre).</span></i>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your client’s ‘metabolic profile’ is their body’s ability to perform this process. Why should we care as Personal Trainers? How will it help you train your client?</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A better understanding of some of the measurements of your clients metabolic profile allow us to better monitor and improve their metabolic performance. The knock on effect of this is a far more effective exercise programme that can actually burn more fat and improve their overall health.</span>  </p>\n<h3> </h3>\n<h3><b>The 2 Energy Systems We Need To Train</b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok so with some degree of disbelief I knew I had to trust my coach telling me to walk not run, since the science was telling me what I needed to do. So let’s explore the science…</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be simplistic we have 2 energy sources - fat and sugar. We all have the ability to use them both but we need to teach the body how because if we don’t use both, then we can store body fat as a result of either source not being used. </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put another way, utilising both energy systems creates a more efficient metabolism or fuel burner.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So What?</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well what this means is we can train specifically to burn MORE body fat, train more efficiently AND, more often than not, with LESS EFFORT.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The way this works, in my understanding, is that we burn more fat, or utilise our fat source, mostly when our heart rate (HR) is in the lower ‘zones’. This means while your client\'s heart rate is elevated, but not beating overly fast, they will burn more fat.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then when they raise their HR past a certain point they tip into their sugar source or burn more of their energy from the sugar source. </span>  </p>\n<h3> </h3>\n<h3><b>What This Meant For My Running</b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So to put this into a picture for you, which will hopefully help explain it…</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By walking, I was training my body to move quicker at a lower heart rate. </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And by the way, when I say walking, I don’t mean a stroll around the park. It was about keeping my heart rate within a certain zone. I was walking at a fast pace. Then overtime to keep the heart rate within that zone it turned into jogging. </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So that when I began running again, my body was able to stay in that zone, burning fat, which is much more efficient, for a greater length of time. </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before, my body would switch to using sugar as the energy source, and there was always going to be a limit to the time I could run. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, I could almost save that switch till later in my run and allow me to hit that, in my opinion, amazing personal best. </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the way, I really want to stress here, (especially as I know lots of you who read this blog have awesome physiology knowledge) that I am simplifying this as much as I can. Hopefully giving you the kind of language you can use to explain it to your clients. </span>    </p>\n<h3> </h3>\n<h3><b><i>They Aren\'t Shifting Body Fat But Swear They Stopped Eating Cake...</i></b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you might not be training a whole load of runners. If you are, great. But how does this apply to your general client who is trying to lose a bit of body fat?</span> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem is that in the past we have been conditioned into thinking that working harder burns more </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fat</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Technically this is incorrect. Working harder actually burns more sugar, that can store as fat if not utilised.</span>   <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR </span>   <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they are training really intensely most of the time they may not be using their fat store efficiently.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So What?</span>  </p>\n<h3> </h3>\n<h3><b><i>Too Much Pain Not Enough Gain...</i></b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, there is a current trend of high intensity interval training (HIIT) since we all lead these relatively sedentary lifestyles and maybe you read about the study done by </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professor Izumi Tabata, the Dean of the College of Sport and Health Science at Ritsumeikan University</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? His study on the benefits of 4 minutes HIIT training was with Olympic speed skaters in 1996. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the context has been marred somewhat over the period since the results of his studies were published - </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SURPRISE SURPRISE! </span></i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, the industry got wind of being able to get </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MORE RESULTS in LESS TIME!</span></i>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OK slow right down, back up and let\'s remember context is key. Before moving on please note the commonly referred to Tabata style training of 20 seconds high intensity you might experience in your local gym or health club isn’t at the same intensity as the original study. This had athletes performing at </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">170%VO2 max</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for 20 seconds with a 10 second rest x 7-8 cycles. Ever tried that intensity? </span>  </p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><b>How Do We Train To Improve The Metabolic Profile?</b></h2>\n<h3><b>Aerobic Vs Anaerobic - What’s The Difference?</b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I feel this is a good time to discuss aerobic Vs anaerobic training since this is going to offer more insight into how we train specifically to improve our metabolic profile.</span>   <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So far we have used terms like fat burn and sugar burn to describe the energy systems however to be more technical let’s explore aerobic training and anaerobic training. </span>  </p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerobic training is working the cardiovascular system utilising predominantly slow twitch muscle fibres. It used </span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">during exercise that is sustained so will stimulate and strengthen the heart and lungs, thereby improving the body\'s utilization of oxygen.</span></i>  </p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anaerobic training </span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">i</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s a physical exercise intense enough to cause lactate to form. It utilises fast twitch muscle fibres and therefore is favoured by athletes in non-endurance sports to promote strength, speed and power also by body builders to build muscle mass. (Maffetone, 2000)</span></i>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important lessons I would like to communicate here is HEALTH. While you may prefer endurance training/sport over power lifting or vica versa, for optimum HEALTH benefits we should probably ALL train BOTH systems. The awesome </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effect</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is reduced body fat but MORE IMPORTANTLY there are numerous health benefits to conditioning your metabolic profile and energy systems. </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So ok you wanna run faster like I did? That’s a great goal to have but remember this style of training goes further than simply offering that as a result. In my world being healthy is far more important than winning the park run or a half marathon.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the next post I am going to break down the 6 Steps to improving your clients metabolic profile, it will be out on week, so keep an eye out for it. </span>   <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be able to take this process and apply it to your clients training straight away.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" /><!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Help Runners Reduce Their Risk Injury &amp; Improve Their Performance</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/running-biomechanics-workshops/#tab-description\">Check out the Running Biomechanics Workshop Now - Click here</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":13709} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img class=\"wp-image-13709\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Running-Biomechanics-Biomechanics-Education-1-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','How I Knocked 10 Minutes Off My Half Marathon Time In Just 4 Weeks','','draft','closed','closed','','how-i-knocked-10-minutes-off-my-half-marathon-time-in-just-4-weeks','','','2024-07-16 11:26:31','2024-07-16 11:26:31','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=14072',0,'post','',2),
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(14118,3,'2019-06-05 19:25:06','2019-06-05 19:25:06','<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other day I told you about how after not being able to improve my running time at all for months and months, I then started a new programme and knocked 10 minutes off my half marathon time. All by walking in my training instead of running.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then we also looked at how this would affect your general client who wants to be healthier and perhaps lose a few pounds of fat.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you missed that one, definitely go back there before reading this one, <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/how-i-knocked-10-minutes-off-my-half-marathon-time-in-just-4-weeks/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">just click here to go and check it out now.</a></span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today I am going to show you the 6 steps you need to implement to improve your client’s metabolic profile and hopefully help them get even better results, whether its being able to improve their running, lose a few pounds, and/or have more energy.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let’s talk about Dr Phili Maffetone….</span>  </p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><b>The Maffetone Method (MAF Method)</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https://philmaffetone.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dr Philip Maffetone</a> wrote a book called the Maffetone Method in 2000. It explains the science and how to train a for a more efficient and healthy metabolic profile using your aerobic and anaerobic systems in a certain way. Just like you would train your muscles in a certain way, 5 days a week working 1 body part per session for example, here we will look at Maffetone’s recommendations for training your cardiovascular system. </span>  </p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><b>6 Steps To Improving Your Client’s Metabolic Profile </b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maffetone obviously goes into far more detail in his book however I will simplify this and share with you 6 steps to consider.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 - Build Your Client’s Aerobic Base - Why &amp; How? </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 - Developing Your Client’s Anaerobic System - Why &amp; How? </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 - The 180 Formula - What is it? How do I calculate my clients?</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4 - The MAF Test - What is it? How do I use it for my client?</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5 - Write A Plan - Always a good idea right? </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6 - Taking Benchmarks - Using a HR monitor and/ or RPE</span>  </p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><b>Step 1 - Build Your Client’s Aerobic Base - Why &amp; How? </b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A big missing part of most peoples metabolic profile is their </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aerobic base. </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was the part I was missing back in 2006 when Simon tested my metabolic system AND the reason for him recommending that I walk instead of run for a few weeks. The idea behind this being to condition my fat zone, my lower HR and therefore my aerobic function.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After doing this I was eventually able to run and utilise this energy source because I had developed my bodies ability to tap into it. This also resulted in a low of body fat, being able to run faster without my HR going as high as it had previously. </span>  </p>\n<h3><b>Health Benefits Of Building Your Aerobic Base</b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maffetone explains the health benefits in physiological terms... </span>  </p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerobic muscle fibres are very resistant to injury. It is more commonly anaerobic muscle fibres that are damaged.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint support comes from aerobic fibres.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better aerobic development = less risk of dehydration</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast burn takes place in aerobic fibres  </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerobic muscles provide endurance for all physical activities not just sport</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerobic speed - the ability to work harder/faster with the same or less energy can develop</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerobic development improves circulation &amp; cardiovascular (CV) function</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase blood circulation helps nearby anaerobic muscles fibres work better or additional power is required</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antioxidant activity takes place in aerobic muscles - necessary for optimal health </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High levels of aerobic function almost assure you won’t ‘overtrain’ </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><b><i>Overtraining</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> occurs when an athlete performs more training than his or her body can recover from. Eventually, this leads to a decline in performance. </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(</span><a href=\"https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/service/sports-medicine/conditions/overtraining-burnout\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/service/sports-medicine/conditions/overtraining-burnout</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  )</span>  </p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><b>Step 2 - Developing Your Client’s Anaerobic System - How? </b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok, so how do we develop our clients aerobic base?</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, we need to take measurements of Maximum HR and body fat (BF) as benchmarks to understand if someone is utilising their aerobic energy system and burning, or using, their fat source.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This a key reason why we, as personal trainers, are taught how to take body fat measurements. Not for simply for aesthetics but BF is a good indicator of how healthy you are in terms of using your stored energy. See Step 6 for the simplest measurement for BF.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3><b>Building Your Client’s Base</b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercising above a certain HR is anaerobic and below that HR is aerobic. What we want to learn is; </span>   <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Are you training your body to burn more fat or sugar?”</span></i>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counting the calories you burn doesn\'t tell you which calories you are burning, ie fat or sugar. So what we need is a calculation that determines how, using our HR, for example, we can be more accurate with understanding which training zone we are in during our training. </span>  </p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><b>Step 3 - The 180 Formula - What is it? How do I calculate my clients?</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also during your personal training course, I am confident you will have come across the 220 less your age as a measurement for max HR, right? Well, Maffetone developed in the 1980’s, which he found to be a far more accurate formula. Maffetone states “</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 180 Formula is based on each individual\'s general health and fitness level and was derived from clinical trials and from gas analyser results”. </span></i>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 180 Formula takes into account stresses and contributing factors to the elevating or lowering of the training HR. </span>   <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“The regular 220 model relies on estimated max HR and training to a % of that based on subjective evidence.” </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maffetone states. He explains that only 1 in 3 actually fit into this equation. </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 180 Formula works like this:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subtract your client’s age from 180</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then modify the number by selecting the category that best matches their health and fitness profile:</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they are recovering from a major illness (heart disease, an operation, hospital stay) or if they are on any medication, subtract an </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">additional 10</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they haven’t exercised before, have exercised irregularly, exercising with an injury, have regressed in competition, get more than 2 colds or cases or flu per year, have allergies or asthma, subtract an </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">additional 5</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they have exercised regularly (4-5 times weekly) for up to 2 years without any of the above.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Just use 180-age.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they are a competitive athlete and have been training for more than 2 years without any of the above and made progress in competition without injury. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add 5.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If unsure between 2 categories use the lower score. Example, a 30yr old client who hasn’t exercised before then your maximum HR would be;</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">180 - 30 - 5 = 145</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you have their maximum HR we can start to calculate ranges. 10 beats below their max would be aerobic - ie max HR is 145 their aerobic training zone would be 135-145.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note when first using this method there is a good chance your client will find training in this zone feels very easy. This could indicate that they have been overtraining. Over time as their aerobic system improves, they will have to work harder to maintain the same HR. So don’t panic, the metabolic system is dynamic to their present training/lifestyle and can be developed and they will need to go faster to achieve the same rate of perceived exertion or RPE. It\'s down to use to advise and educate.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>Step 4 - The MAF Test - What is it? How do I use it for my client?</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Maximum Aerobic Function or MAF Test is to simply choose a running, cycle route, treadmill (pretty much a cardiovascular training that you can measure and time). Then for the example let’s say your clients chosen MAF test is a 2 mile run around the village, run that measured distance, to time and measure their HR during it. The idea is each time they perform the MAF test, say every 4 weeks (recommended), you always time it and measure their HR. The goal would be to gradually do the same route quicker at the same HR. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way to use the MAF test might be to cycle a 30-minute route at their max HR (after an easy cycling warm-up) then ideally the time to complete the route should decrease. </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>Step 5 - Write A Plan - Always a good idea right? </b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your client\'s waist to hip ratio, monitor their resting HR, calculate their maximum HR, design a periodised plan of building their aerobic base first over several weeks, re-monitor/measure then adjust accordingly. Re-assess and re-evaluate, adjust and repeat.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>Step 6 - Taking Benchmarks - Using a HR monitor and/ or RPE</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now I am sure many of you will have fat callipers but here we will be using waist to hip ratio since it\'s very simple and yet offers more information about whether your client’s body fat content is heavily influenced by diet. </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waist to hip ratio = waist measurement divided by hip measurement </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A ratio above 0.9 in men or 0.8 in women may indicate a significant proportion of body fat comes from excess carbohydrates, especially refined.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now if you want to tap into nutritional subjects please go to the experts at BTN Academy, where they run course and train nutrition coaches to advise you far more bespoke than I can in this blog. </span>   <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, most importantly the waist-hip ratio is useful for evaluating whether your client’s aerobic system is developing properly. Again once every 4 weeks take this measurement to analyse your clients\' results.</span>  </p>\n<h3> </h3>\n<h3><b>Summary </b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So to summarise, with the industry obsessed with HIIIT, intervals, sweat and endorphins, it is really our job to ensure our clients aren’t, in fact, STORING body fat due to ‘overtraining’. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let’s educate and support them in learning how to test and measure results with a method, that might surprise them but, that we can convince them to try because they trust us.   </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try out these 6 steps and maybe even <a href=\"https://philmaffetone.com/maf-app/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">download the MAF app, which you can find through his website.</a></span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<hr /><br /><!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Help Runners Reduce Their Risk Injury &amp; Improve Their Performance</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/running-biomechanics-workshops/#tab-description\">Check out the Running Biomechanics Workshop Now - Click here</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":13709} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img class=\"wp-image-13709\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Running-Biomechanics-Biomechanics-Education-1-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" /></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n</figure>\n</div>','6 Steps To Improving Your Clients Metabolic Profile','','draft','closed','closed','','6-steps-to-improving-your-clients-metabolic-profile','','','2024-07-16 11:26:31','2024-07-16 11:26:31','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=14118',0,'post','',0),
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(14386,3,'2019-06-12 16:42:20','2019-06-12 16:42:20','<h2>Why You Should Add Hip Hitching to Your Clients’ Programmes</h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Incorporating hip hitching into your clients\' training can benefit both general fitness enthusiasts and athletes. Let\'s explore what the hip hitch is, its benefits, and how to integrate it effectively into training routines.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Is the Hip Hitch?</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hip hitching involves two main joint actions:</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hip Abduction</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lateral Spinal Flexion</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unlike the typical hip abduction where the leg moves away from the body, hip hitching involves lifting the hip away from the standing leg, causing the pelvis to move. This movement also engages the lateral flexors of the spine, making it a multifaceted exercise.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try This:</span></b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Stand on your left leg and lift your right hip up and away. Notice how your left pelvis moves—this is hip hitching in action.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b>Here is a quick video I put together to show you...</b>\r\n\r\n[embed]https://youtu.be/UhuuS6h3R6Q[/embed]\r\n<h2>Benefits of Hip Hitching</h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">We naturally perform a hip hitch with every step we take, though with a smaller range of motion. Here’s why practicing this movement can be valuable:</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improves Pelvic Stability: Essential for efficient walking and running.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strengthens Key Muscles: Targets the quadratus lumborum (QL), obliques, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and tensor fasciae latae (TFL).</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h2>Anatomy of the Hip Hitch</h2>\r\n<strong>Hip hitching requires: </strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Right hip lifting due to spinal lateral flexion (involving QL and obliques)</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Left hip abducting to stabilize the pelvis (involving glute medius, minimus, and TFL)</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These muscle groups work together during walking/running to maintain stability in the frontal plane.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Identifying Frontal Plane Stability Issues</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To assess if your client needs hip hitching exercises, observe their pelvic alignment during single-leg activities. Look for:</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Uneven hip levels during single-leg stands or lunges.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lateral shifts or drops in the pelvis.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">These signs may indicate weak hip abductors and lateral spinal flexors, making hip hitching an effective corrective exercise.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h2>Performing the Hip Hitch</h2>\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Basic Hip Hitch:</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stand on one leg with the other foot off the ground.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lift and lower the hip through a full range of motion in the frontal plane.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Minimize rotation or excessive movement elsewhere.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advanced Variations:</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Perform on a raised surface to increase range.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add weights for added resistance.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Integrate into static or dynamic lunges for increased complexity and load.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2>Integrating Hip Hitching into Training</h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Introduce hip hitching early in your clients’ programs to enhance their compound leg exercises. Progressively incorporate more advanced variations to continue challenging their stability and strength.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Incorporating hip hitching can make your training programmes more effective and engaging. Start experimenting with these techniques and observe the improvements in your clients\' performance and stability.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h2>Enhance Your Training Skills</h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Want to reduce your clients\' injury risk and achieve better results? 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(14576,3,'2019-06-24 13:49:43','2019-06-24 13:49:43','<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the last 12 months I have been exploring and researching online education vs face to face in relation to the Biomechanics Education programmes. Online education is something I am asked about on a daily basis both nationally and internationally. </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has challenged me to struggle between my ‘commercial head’ and my passion driven bias towards actually being face to face in a classroom. </span>   <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the evolution of technology and the fact, we are all leading busier lifestyles crammed with ‘things to do’ we are seeing a huge increase in the demand for accessing information online. </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are clearly pros and cons to this platform of information delivery and it’s obviously got some benefits over accessing information face to face like the ‘old fashioned’ way at libraries or colleges for example. However, my question is this…….is it diluting quality? and specifically in the delivery of the </span><b>education of practical skills like Personal Training</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now obviously times are changing and us old folk need to keep up with modern culture…..but is it at a cost?</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this particular Juicemail I want to ask YOU, the readers, to think about this; When it comes to face to face education vs online while learning practical skills specifically, what do YOU feel are the pros and cons of each AND is online movement education diluting quality in your opinion?</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3><b>My Thoughts On The Online vs Face To Face Discussion</b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here I will look at examples of both, where they work and where they don\'t work based on my research and experience</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now to be clear… when I talk about Face to Face (F2F), I mean physically in a room with a teacher. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I talk about “online training” (OT) I am referring to courses that are accessed online.</span>  </p>\n<h3><b>Online Learning Pros</b></h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually cheaper</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easier to access</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convenient</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set your own pace taking breaks anytime </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More easily accessible for learners with special requirements </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers visual (video and images) and written information</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No peer pressure </span></li>\n</ul>\n<h3><b>Online Learning Cons</b></h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less personal </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No immediate feedback </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can\'t get immediate answers/help</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack having physical experience</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacks judgment of tutor to offer individualised training </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of diversity / professional discussion </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practical correction unavailable </span></li>\n</ul>\n<h3><b>Face To Face Learning Pros</b></h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interactive and personal </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sense of camaraderie</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human connection </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencial, more memorable meaning more chance of retaining information</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change of scene can be good </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different points of view </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediate feedback from the tutor</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empathetic teaching </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Networking with peers </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great for questions on physical techniques / practical application </span></li>\n</ul>\n<h3><b>Face To Face Learning Cons</b></h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost is usually higher</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel and accommodation costs </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time away for paid work / family</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possibility of feeling judged </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible peer pressure </span></li>\n</ul>\n<h3><b>So How Do We Decide?</b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, I think we each have a personal responsibility to ensure our own education is of a quality that enables us to provide/deliver an appropriate and insurable duty of care. One issue I have here is </span>  </p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know!</span></i>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So research is hugely important and my guidance when asked is generally </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“you will get what you pay for</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">” however there are some charlatans out there so, once again...do your research. </span>  </p>\n<h3><b>What Does The Research Say?</b>  </h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, there are a lot of studies (see references) on the F2F Vs OT debate but when you whittle it down there is a clear response that a blend of BOTH is shown to be most effective. </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now personally I do pay for online education for all of the ‘pro’ reasons listed above. So while I prefer F2F education experiences I also believe that once we have a good quality base of education we can then apply our learning disciplines to easier to access platforms. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In all honesty, I am very biased towards F2F education certainly for gaining practical ‘qualifications’ BUT I am also practicing what I preach in terms of challenging my bias.</span>   <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let me now ask you a question….</span>  </p>\n<h3><b>What Would YOU Do?</b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…….. if YOU needed to employ yourself a coach, trainer, therapist, PT, doctor how would you feel about being seen by a professional who had gained their practical qualification/s online with no F2F training?</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of the above professions, I believe ONLY the Personal Training skill set can be accessed purely online.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is this?</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you confess to being qualified purely online? If not why not?</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there a problem with it?</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can get coached online, so why not educated?</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you feel about online coaching?</span>  </p>\n<h3><b>Education &amp; Learning / Bad &amp; Good</b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have been involved in education and learning for 46 yrs, both as a learner, a teacher and also a teacher of teachers. Having had some incredibly life-changing bad F2F experiences I completely understand how people can be put off. Also, we hear so much about kids having bad experiences at school it does make you wonder. </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, my experiences gave me a huge passion for creating the best learner experiences I can for others. My Master Trainer team are taken through an apprenticeship that requires a particular standard of delivery with an inclusive focus that, I believe and the feedback suggests, we have gained a reputation for.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The inclusive and diverse nature of fantastic F2F education experiences cannot be denied and is still shown to be </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one of</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the most successful ways to gain knowledge and skills. Sadly the research doesn’t seem to be up to date enough to provide evidence in terms of the very latest technology trends and also doesn’t seem to take into account the subject matter. </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ‘experience’ of F2F for learning, at least initially in my opinion, is still vital for becoming ‘qualified’ in a very practical skill set like being an exercise professional in some form.</span>  </p>\n<h3><b>When Is Online Movement Education OK? My Opinion…</b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look I am a people person, I love forging relationships, being with people, looking in their eyes, feeling their emotions and basing the moment on that. Since online there is less chemistry. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BUT </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also accept that others are NOT like me.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In my opinion, when OT is an upskill or CPD as an additional resource or a taster it is a brilliant compliment to a F2F qualification. </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at the Biomechanics Education Academy, we offer BOTH F2F and OT through our various platforms to get our message out there BUT I am super keen to hear your views, so</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> leave a comment below and tell me what your thoughts are on F2F Vs OT.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, I just want to add, that I LOVE the fact we are having this discussion because it means people are committed to learning and continued development. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately as professionals, we should always be taking our skills to the next level, and as humans, our minds LOVE progression. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So whether your learning online or face to face I am delighted to know that you are committed to learning!</span>  </p>\n<h2>References</h2>\n<p>Alsaaty, F., Carter, E., Abrahams, D. and Alshameri, F., 2016. Traditional Versus Online Learning in Institutions of Higher Education: Minority Business Students’ Perceptions. <i>Business and Management Research</i>, 5(2).</p>\n<p>Ananga, P. and Biney, I., 2021. COMPARING FACE-TO-FACE AND ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION. <i>MIER Journal of Educational Studies Trends &amp; Practices</i>, pp.165-179.</p>\n<p>Elucidat. 2022. <i>Online learning vs face to face learning | Elucidat</i>. [online] Available at: &lt;https://www.elucidat.com/blog/online-learning-vs-face-to-face-learning/&gt; [Accessed 18 June 2019].</p>\n<p>Keis, O., Grab, C., Schneider, A. and Öchsner, W., 2017. Online or face-to-face instruction? A qualitative study on the electrocardiogram course at the University of Ulm to examine why students choose a particular format. <i>BMC Medical Education</i>, 17(1).</p>\n<p>Keramidas, C., 2012. Are Undergraduate Students Ready for Online Learning? A Comparison of Online and Face-to-Face Sections of a Course. <i>Rural Special Education Quarterly</i>, 31(4), pp.25-32.</p>\n<p>Khazan, O., 2022. <i>The Myth of ‘Learning Styles’</i>. [online] The Atlantic. Available at: &lt;https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/04/the-myth-of-learning-styles/557687/&gt; [Accessed 18 June 2019].</p>\n<p>Szeto, E., 2014. A Comparison of Online/Face-to-face Students’ and Instructor\'s Experiences: Examining Blended Synchronous Learning Effects. <i>Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences</i>, 116, pp.4250-4254.</p>\n<p>Voxy. 2022. <i>Research review: Online versus face-to-face learning outcomes</i>. [online] Available at: &lt;https://voxy.com/blog/2017/12/research-review-online-versus-face-face-learning-outcomes/&gt; [Accessed 18 June 2019].</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator --><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" /><!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Would You Like To Be Able To Reduce Your Clients Risk Of Injury &amp; Help Them Get Even Better Results?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then <a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">click here to find out more about our Biomechanics Coach Diploma</a> and how it could help you become an even better personal trainer. 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(14845,3,'2019-07-01 14:14:52','2019-07-01 14:14:52','<h2><b>What Does The Term \'Weak\' Mean Anyway?</b>  </h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our industry we are taught that if something is weak we should strengthen it, right?</span>   <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet here we discuss the true definitions of weak and the term injury and maybe we shouldn’t take these words too literally.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First we should consider what is CAUSING the apparent ‘weakness’?</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because often weakness doesn’t want strength work immediately. It may require some preparation first, to enable its capacity for strength work and improve the effectiveness of the strength training. </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can make both subtle and huge differences in terms of how our clients perform and feel. </span>  </p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><b>But How Do We Know What Is Causing The ‘Weakness’? </b>  </h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me let you into a secret that altered my whole view of the complexities of the human body and improved my confidence and coaching model in application…..</span>   <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">...no one </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">knows!</span></i>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HAHAHAHAHA Yes its true NO ONE </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KNOWS!!</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least not until they TRY something and see a change in performance of movement or strength. (<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/ever-heard-of-occams-razor/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">see Occam’s Razor Blog</a>) </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok bear with me and let me explain…</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can use our FMS screens or biomechanics tests or sit and reach or 1 Rep Max BUT these only identify WHAT and we want to know WHY, right?</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember back while learning your level 2 &amp; level 3 qualifications and we were taught generic stuff like:</span>  </p>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\'s short, lengthen it</span></i></li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\'s weak strengthen it</span></i></li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do squats for legs </span></i></li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bench for chest </span></i></li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hamstrings start at the tibia and finish at the ischial tuberosity </span></i>  </li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you also remember any of my past blogs that encouraged you to challenge everything?</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok well in the education world (amongst other environments) it is recognised that if you are not ready to receive information, for whatever reason, its a tough deal comprehending and maybe, therefore, understanding complex subjects like </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how the body works.</span></i>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the beginning of every workshop/lecture/course or day of delivery, I will always ask my group </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why are you here? What is it you want to gain?</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">”</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common response is….</span>   <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘I want a deeper understanding of how the body works</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">’.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then we re-learn L2/3 anatomy and vocabulary BUT we add in the concept of challenging what we </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heard</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the first time.  </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3><b>What Am I Getting At?</b>  </h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok lets explore layered learning here and give you a better understanding of what I mean.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At L2/3 when we hear the term ‘weak’ we </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hear</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that it needs strengthening. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, when we get out there into the world of actually working with real bodies we realise this doesn\'t always work. We might also wonder if something else is going on… right? So let’s consider what the term ‘weak’ actually means in relation to the human body….</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definition from the internet…</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Weak:</b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks; having little physical strength or energy</span></i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">frail</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feeble</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">puny</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fragile</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delicate</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weakly</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let us consider some of the intrinsic things that can result in our client’s </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">appearing </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘weak’ in the realms of our specific remit..?</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tight Muscle</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhibited Muscle</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subclinical Muscle Spasm</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stiff Joint</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lax Joint</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tethered Nerve</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above require ‘strength’ training to address them? None of them!</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it’s tight, the muscle cannot contract in the way it’s supposed to. So </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">appears</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> weak.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is a subclinical muscle spasm it has </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">forgotten</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> how to fully contract and relax and so </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">appears</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> weak.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the muscle cannot contract properly, then attempting to strengthen it will have limited or zero effect.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of your client who has ‘weak glutes’, and yet no matter how much strengthening you do, the glutes don’t seem to improve.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know what’s causing the glutes to be ‘weak’ and you address that, the glutes suddenly, as if by magic, start working. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chances are if they haven’t been working for a while, they will need strengthening but at least now they can actually be strengthened.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it’s important that you as the coach know and understand the WHY, behind your clients\' movement issues. Then, and only then, can you truly take their results to the next level.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course strength training is often ultimately the goal for a PT programme. However, there is often a preparation period to improve the chances of that strength work due to the ‘state’ many clients come to us in. </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once their body is prepared THEN strength work is likely to a). Be more effective b). Reduce risk in the future </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok so shall we challenge other commonly used and possibly ambiguous terms that we are taught at L2/3 but should probably challenge in application. </span>   <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the real question is HOW, how do we test for those things I mentioned?</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well there are a whole series of screens that we teach on our 2 day pelvic biomechanics workshop. So I would obviously highly encourage you to jump on that, and if you would like to find out more, <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/pelvic-biomechanics-workshops/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">then just click here and get in touch.</a> In fact here are the upcoming dates:</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Scotland Aug 2nd/3rd/4th Pelvic &amp; Spine Biomechanics Workshop</b></p>\n<p><b>Nottingham Aug 10th/11th Pelvic Biomechanics Workshop</b></p>\n<p><b>London Aug 29th/30th Pelvic Biomechanics Workshop</b>    </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Start With Project Squat</h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you aren’t ready for that straight away, <a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/project-squat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">then check out Project Squat, just click here. It’s a FREE series</a>, all based around the squat, teaching you some of the screens and exercises we teach on the diploma. </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Next Week - Injury</h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next week I am going to talk to you about another common misunderstanding that is sooooooo important for us as exercise professionals… Injury.</span>   <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So make sure you come back next week to see that one.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator --><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" /><!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Would You Like To Be Able To Reduce Your Clients Risk Of Injury &amp; Help Them Get Even Better Results?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then <a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">click here to find out more about our Biomechanics Coach Diploma</a> and how it could help you become an even better personal trainer. 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(15169,3,'2019-07-10 20:20:24','2019-07-10 20:20:24','<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last week we discussed the whole ‘weak’ thing and how actually, just because something is appearing weak, doesn’t mean it actually needs strengthening, or at least maybe not right away. Think back to your clients with ‘weak glutes’... If you missed that post, <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/why-strengthening-might-not-be-the-solution-to-your-clients-weak-glutes-or-weak-anything/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">make sure you check it out, click here</a>.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today I thought we would look at the world of injury. Injury can be a personal trainers nightmare. If a client is injured it means they often don’t train which, along with not doing the sessions with them, means they aren’t getting results and are less likely to come back and start training again once recovered.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But… what if our thought process around injury was wrong?</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if simply stopping sessions and sending the client to see a physio when they get low grade back pain wasn’t the right approach?</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You see, if you can keep clients training, or at least in a routine, then they are much more likely to get results. </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let’s consider this question first...</span>  </p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><b>What’s The Definition Of An Injury?</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So we are generally trained at L2/3 to send anyone with an injury away since it is not our remit, right? The problem is what our clients call an injury, might simply be a low grade ache or stiff back that needs some exercise. </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definition from the internet…</span>  </p>\n<h3><b>Injury:</b></h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an instance of being injured, she suffered an injury to her back </span></i><b>wound</b><b>, </b><b>bruise</b><b>, </b><b>cut</b><b>, </b><b>gash</b><b>, </b><b>tear</b><b>, </b><b>rent</b><b>, </b><b>slash</b><b>, </b><b>gouge</b><b>, </b><b>scratch</b><b>, </b><b>graze, laceration</b><b>, </b><b>abrasion</b><b>, </b><b>contusion</b><b>, </b><b>lesion</b><b>, </b><b>sore, trauma</b>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In my experience, the term ‘injury’ is being attached to literally ANYTHING that hurts or is uncomfortable or long term.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term injury is being attached to ‘issues’ that are neither an ‘injury’ nor even anything ‘clinical’. There are a very high percentage of ‘issues’ that in my experience are simply poor biomechanics, for example. </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3><b>What’s Does This Mean For Exercise Professionals &amp; Medical Professionals?</b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well I believe it means 2 things </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1). Exercise professionals (in most cases) could help more by prescribing exercises instead of just referring away.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2). Medical professionals often ‘fail’ when using clinical assessments and treatments for something that is simply biomechanical (ie nothing shows up on an MRI, they are told nothing is wrong but they still hurt)</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a huge problem with this because some professionals are being labelled as rubbish or not very good at their job when in fact they simply aren’t the right professional for the job. GP’s, physios and so on are getting a bad rap unnecessarily (Ok for some it may well be right).  </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What I mean by this is if your ‘injury’ isn’t in fact an </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">injury</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> then a professional that is skilled in addressing </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">injuries</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may well fail you in their methods.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>When Niggles Become Injuries</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low grade non-specific ‘niggles’ or ‘aches’ that are insidious and possibly recurring are often NOT an injury but they can become one if unaddressed. </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are more often than not caused by a lifestyle factor that can be addressed by a fitness professional with an understanding of assessments and prescribing safe exercises to improve movement. </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This accompanied with some discussion about lifestyle can have the desired effect where clinical intervention has failed. This happens very commonly because the ‘issue’ is often not where they hurt! So treating the site of pain doesn’t actually solve this type of issue.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to know where the issue stems from to be able to get the client moving better even though the area of the root cause may well not hurt at all!</span>  </p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><b>So Where Does This Leave Fitness Professionals?</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So fitness professionals wanting to confidently work within this demographic MUST gain the right skill set for insurance purposes. This would also give you a set of exercise techniques that are even safer, or less contraindicated than the standard strength moves we learn during our L2/3 education. This means learning about low-grade techniques that can, not only keep them moving but also, prepare them better for movement. </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biomechanic Coaches are experts in this field of assessment, preparation and quality referral. Not sure whether this is too brazen?</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a reciprocal arrangement with a physio might seem a challenge, we MUST be proactive in showing how much we can contribute to a multidisciplinary team by gaining specialist skills beyond L3 PT.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While clients might automatically seek a physio for something that hurts, if we have close relations with these other professionals the clients is more likely to trust your recommendation of referral. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should also set the bar higher in terms of seeking to build relations with GP clinics for referral which is the whole point of this qualification. Now that CIMSPA are supporting the recognition of this role maybe seek their advice, help?</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply stopping training to let the ‘injury’ subside isn’t enough. We need to rebuild our clients\' movement ability and confidence in moving safely and with special techniques.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A perfect example of S.M.A.R.T goal setting here would be NOT smashing a client to the point of puking. It is vital that we consider the capacity for load with all our training programmes not matter what the level or ability.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So from that first induction, we should be using compulsory preparation techniques and assessment tools with our S.M.A.R.T goals for confidence, safety and success.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So remember this tick list:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the consultation bring up anything of concern?</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who is the best person to deal with that?</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you continue are you staying within your remit?</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you know?</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What tests can YOU do?</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could you gain more skills to help with identifying causes?</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you forge relations with a multi diciplinary team?</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you demonstrating a duty of care?</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the clients\' description of ‘weak’, ‘injury’ or ‘pain’ ambiguous?</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What questions could you ask to find out?</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What an amazing world it would be if we ALL had a great referral network that enabled us to support our clients and offer a duty of care that is most appropriate for their needs.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is my belief that a very large portion of pain and ‘injury’ is actually remedied with the simplest intervention fit pros can provide - exercise!</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet it takes a confident professional to refer their client away to someone else.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also vital that we always remember that... </span>  </p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WE DON’T KNOW WHAT WE DON’T KNOW</span></i>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So having a second, third, fourth opinion is not only vital, helpful and fascinating in terms of what we can learn from others views but also it increases the confidence of everyone involved. </span>    </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator --><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" /><!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Would You Like To Be Able To Reduce Your Clients Risk Of Injury &amp; Help Them Get Even Better Results?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then <a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">click here to find out more about our Biomechanics Coach Diploma</a> and how it could help you become an even better personal trainer. Our diploma now includes a Level 4 Low Back Pain Qualification as well!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7922,\"align\":\"center\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img class=\"wp-image-7922\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Biomechanics-Coaching-courses-UK-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></a></figure>\n</div>','Is It Actually An Injury? Who Should You Send Your Client To, To Get It Fixed?','','draft','closed','closed','','is-it-actually-an-injury-who-should-you-send-your-client-to-to-get-it-fixed','','','2024-07-16 11:26:31','2024-07-16 11:26:31','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=15169',0,'post','',0),
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(15291,3,'2019-07-15 16:32:38','2019-07-15 16:32:38','<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you read ‘<a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Going-Hurt-Secret-Diaries/dp/1509858636/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=this+is+going+to+hurt&amp;qid=1563206903&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This Is Going To Hurt’</a></span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Adam Kay yet? Well, that book has inspired this blog post…</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I never thought I would ask the question… “Do You Care Too Much?”, because </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surely</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that’s not possible, right?</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It kind of bothers me somewhat and not because I am cold and heartless but because of the very reason I too DO CARE, A LOT.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, why on earth would it matter if you care a lot?</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>Do You Care Too Much?</b></h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I think when we really care and we really want to help someone, we can sometimes overstep our remit because we THINK we can help, and </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maybe</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our client hasn’t had a great experience with each/most or some of the professionals they have seen previously. </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The client desperately WANTS you to be able to help them, and you want to be able solve their problem.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you do everything you can, and then sometimes, try new things, different things, things that might just fall outside of your scope.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>Do You Try Things You Shouldn’t?</b></h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well this might just mean we run the risk of being negligent or unknowingly be prescribing contraindicated exercises or giving inappropriate advice and therefore risking the physical health of the client.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest problem is something I mentioned in last weeks blog about injuries…. WE </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DON’T KNOW WHAT WE DON’T KNOW</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We need the help of a multidisciplinary team around us to gain second, third and maybe fourth opinions. WHY? Because most of what is going on inside the clients body is based upon hypothesis. Which means NO ONE KNOWS, thus leaving us all at risk of making the wrong decision based upon our expertise. </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the way:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowledge + Experience = EXPERTISE</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BUT</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other professionals are likely to have different tests, knowledge, questions to ask based on their expertise and skill sets that can help US and all those involved make a much more </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">informed</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> decision on how to support our client in their physical health and wellbeing. </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn’t matter how many years of practise and piles of certificates we collect, we still see the world different to our counterparts. So while we MIGHT be able to help it’s ALWAYS best to get a second opinion if you aren’t 100% sure or if there is a red or even yellow flag found during the initial consultation/assessment. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(A Red Flag example might be a clinical condition that could be contraindicated by movement - ie Osteoarthritis</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Yellow Flag example might be mental health condition that must be taken into account but may not in itself directly inhibit movement - ie depression)</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is vital we improve our reputation for good practise because we NEED to help the NHS and at present no one really trusts exercise professionals enough to willingly open up GP referral schemes. </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>Caring is The Whole Point To Many Jobs</b></h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However there are always examples of caring  </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To give you an example of JUST how much the NHS is struggling from an extremely qualified and experienced consultant doctor I strongly recommend you read this book….  </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>The NHS Is Struggling - From The Horse\'s Mouth</b></h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does it mean to be a doctor ?</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Going-Hurt-Secret-Diaries/dp/1509858636/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=this+is+going+to+hurt&amp;qid=1563206903&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“This is Going To Hurt” Adam Kay</span></i></a></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adam Kay wrote an award winning book about his diaries as a doctor and, while hilarious, it is also a very sad but enlightening read that describes the real struggles of going into an often thankless job </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">because you care</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His cathartic practise of writing down all of his experiences in such a way as to bring you to tears of both laughter and utter sadness. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you read one book this year, please read this one. </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>Why?</b></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why am I suggesting you read it? </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1). It will make you laugh </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2). It is a disturbingly honest account of our NHS</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3). To understand that ….</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>How Can Exercise Professional’s Help?</b></h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How we can help is by demonstrating duty of care, gaining good quality education, developing and working within a multidisciplinary team and working hard to assess/monitor/reassess and self reflect.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We really need to up our game individually so that as a group of professionals we are taken more seriously. Because I am convinced that MOST of the time, educated exercise can help MOST of the nations health issues. </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who are the exercise experts????</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US!</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I want to challenge you to continue your education, never stop learning, push yourself to learn new things. That\'s how you will help your clients.</span>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text] </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator --><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" /><!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Would You Like To Be Able To Reduce Your Clients Risk Of Injury &amp; Help Them Get Even Better Results?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then <a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">click here to find out more about our Biomechanics Coach Diploma</a> and how it could help you become an even better personal trainer. Our diploma now includes a Level 4 Low Back Pain Qualification as well!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7922,\"align\":\"center\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img class=\"wp-image-7922\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Biomechanics-Coaching-courses-UK-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></a></figure>\n</div>\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]</p>','Is There Such A Thing As Caring Too Much? And Can It Adversely Affect Your Client?','','draft','closed','closed','','is-there-such-a-thing-as-caring-too-much','','','2024-07-16 11:26:31','2024-07-16 11:26:31','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=15291',0,'post','',0),
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(15432,3,'2019-07-22 14:11:29','2019-07-22 14:11:29','<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passive income is NOT a quick fix to living on a beach while money pours in and Gary Vee is the genius in telling you HOW and WHY this is the case. In this video he explains simply WHY the false belief of building your ‘passive income’ will create a lazy life for you living on a beach.</span></p>\n<p>[embed]https://www.facebook.com/gary/videos/2336471133290315/[/embed]</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now don’t get me (or Gary) wrong, there are some that have managed to do exactly that and I know a couple….BUT…. a). At what cost? b). For how long? c). How many have done it both successfully AND long term?</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are fed all sorts of emotive videos, articles and promotions of techniques or systems that mean you can SIMPLY create passive income out of nowhere and retire on a beach in a short space of time. </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gary will tell you his story of long long hours, dedicated hard work, for many many years, with commitment and passion that had the side effect of allowing him to now do what he LOVES most…..and here\'s the thing…..what he LOVES the most others would call WORK!!</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>What Am I Getting At….?</b>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well it’s the same with the body…**SHOCKER ALERT**</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">...there are NO quick fixes to LONG TERM physical health. </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There I said it! </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those adverts about pain reducing body straps to hold you in good posture, 12 weeks to a six pack, those medicated smelly muscle rubs, those promises of </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in just so many days, hours, minutes you will be painfree</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…...please take them ALL with a pinch of salt. </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now everything will, of course, help someone but for how long and how effectively and at what cost?</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your intrinsic biomechanics are so dynamic and adaptive to the environment that we need to constantly maintain homeostasis. Constant nourishment, hydration, sleep, mental stimulation, healthy movement….and of course lots of hugs, sex and laughter for good measure, right!??! </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too many people are making a shed load of money off those suckers who believe there is a magic timescale or number to fixing your body, or making loads of money easily or moving more efficiently without much commitment.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick fixes might work in a very small percentage of cases for both my example and Gary’s example.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But certainly not for most of us</span>   <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘The 4hr Work Week’</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Timothy Ferris, gives a fantastic system of approach to working less while generating income and holds a fascinating way of looking at your job. However this is not what most of us are after in terms of </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">purpose</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or maybe I am wrongly assuming you are like me?</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surely the act of doing what you love, whether that be work or movement based, will result in you not working and being more consistent in your movement nourishment?</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YES Sometimes a quick massage or chucking in orthotics can ease symptoms…. and I have done both!</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However LONG TERM happiness in ‘work’ and healthy pain free movement BOTH come from accepting that it\'s highly likely not to last if you take the quick fix approach.  </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C’MON, We ALL know the answer reeeeaaaaallly, don’t we?</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you never want to work again it’s really easy to find the solution... </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do something you love and get really good at it! I absolutely LOVE what I do and cannot wait each day to get going on things. Of course I would be lying if I said I didn’t want more freedom BUT the actual act of working TOWARDS a goal gives me </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">purpose</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is what I get a huge amount of satisfaction from.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the same for your clients movement goals….yes you can tell them they will look amazing in 12 weeks and of course they may well look great and feel improvements. </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet it is our duty of care to educate our clients on long term healthy, pain free movement even if aesthetics is an initial goal or driver.  </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So yes the answer is </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simple</span></i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the solution is a long term commitment, since your body is with you for life, not just while you want to look great.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>So What?</b>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So in terms of doing a job you LOVE read </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">‘Finding Your Element’ </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Sir Ken Robinson.</span>   <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of long term healthy intrinsic biomechanics for your clients learn how to educate them to move more freely no matter what their original goal is, that really what they are paying you for.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<hr />\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2>Would You Like To Be Able To Reduce Your Clients Risk Of Injury &amp; Help Them Get Even Better Results?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then <a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">click here to find out more about our Biomechanics Coach Diploma</a> and how it could help you become an even better personal trainer. Our diploma now includes a Level 4 Low Back Pain Qualification as well!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7922,\"align\":\"center\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img class=\"wp-image-7922\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Biomechanics-Coaching-courses-UK-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></a></figure>\n</div>','Stop Chasing Quick Fixes - Gary V & I Agree On This','','draft','closed','closed','','stop-chasing-quick-fixes-gary-v-i-agree-on-this','','','2024-07-16 11:26:31','2024-07-16 11:26:31','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=15432',0,'post','',0),
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(15602,3,'2019-07-29 15:16:33','2019-07-29 15:16:33','<h3>Foot Biomechanics Made Simple: The Overpronation Fallacy </h3>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Introduction</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With summer around the corner, it\'s the perfect time to kick off your shoes and take a good look at your feet. Notice anything unusual? Are your toes straight, or does your big toe angle inward, mimicking the shape of your shoes? Perhaps your smaller toes curl under, or you see varied skin textures from footwear. These changes, unlike our youthful feet, occur due to the following reasons.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Complexity of Feet</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Feet endure significant stress daily - walking, running, jumping, and more. They’re encased in various \"casts\" we call shoes, which alter their natural movement and structure. Each foot comprises 26 bones, 19 muscles, and 107 ligaments, contributing to the intricate biomechanics that support our gait cycle. Despite their importance, foot biomechanics often receive minimal attention from personal trainers and coaches.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pronation and Supination: Key Terms</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understanding pronation and supination is crucial for appreciating foot biomechanics. Both involve tri-planar actions—combinations of three movements.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pronation</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40932\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Pronation-of-the-foot-Foot-Biomechanics-104x300-1.png\" alt=\"Pronation-of-the-foot-Foot-Biomechanics-\" width=\"104\" height=\"300\" /></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eversion:</span></b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Heel base turns outward.</span></li>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Abduction:</span></b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Toes move away from the body.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dorsiflexion: </span></b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Toes move closer to the shin, reducing the ankle\'s anterior angle.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the pronated state, the foot is wide, loose, and the midtarsal joint is \"unlocked.\" This phase of the gait cycle acts as a shock absorber, protecting the body from impact as the foot hits the ground.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supination</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40933\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Supination-of-the-foot-Foot-Biomechanics-110x300-1.png\" alt=\"Image of supination of the foot\" width=\"110\" height=\"300\" /></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inversion:</span></b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Heel base turns inward.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adduction:</span></b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Toes move towards the body.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plantarflexion:</span></b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Toes move away from the shin, increasing the ankle\'s anterior angle.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During supination, the foot is narrow, stiff, and the midtarsal joint is \"locked.\" This provides the rigidity needed for the \"toe off\" phase, propelling the body forward.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Overpronation Fallacy</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The concept of \"overpronation\" is often misunderstood. Examining the gait cycle reveals that what’s often labeled as overpronation might be a misinterpretation of late supination.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Gait Cycle</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40931\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/The-Gait-Cycle-Foot-Biomechanics-768x487-1.png\" alt=\"Diagram of the gait cycle\" width=\"768\" height=\"487\" /></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heel Strike: Pronation for shock absorption.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Forefoot Landing: Continued pronation for shock absorption.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Neutral: Midpoint as the body moves over the foot.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heel Lift: Transition to supination, big toe extends to initiate propulsion.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Toe Off: Complete supination for rigid foot propulsion.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Root Theory vs. Modern Understanding</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Root Theory significantly influenced the podiatric and orthotic professions, labelling \"loose\" feet as overpronators due to inward rolling and prolonged pronation during the heel lift phase. This was thought to cause issues as the foot should be transitioning to a rigid state.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, this approach often created new problems by restricting necessary pronation, increasing shock impact up the body. Modern orthotic design, influenced by Panjabi’s model, addresses this by improving the timing of supination with smaller wedges, allowing a more natural gait.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Overprescription of Orthotics</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\'s essential to ensure your podiatrist is updated with the latest theories. Over-prescription based on outdated theories can cause more harm than good. Always verify your podiatrist\'s credentials and training.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conclusion</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Today, we explored the theory behind foot movement, the biomechanics involved, and their broader implications on body function. By understanding these concepts, we can better advise clients on their foot health and overall biomechanics.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Interested in learning more about foot biomechanics? <a href=\"mailto:info@biomechanicseducation.com\">Contact us</a> for more information.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhance Your Skills</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Would you like to reduce your clients\' injury risks and improve their results? Learn more about our Biomechanics Coach Diploma, now including a Level 4 Low Back Pain Qualification. Find out more </span><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/courses/biomechanics/level-4-personal-trainer-course/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> about becoming an even better personal trainer.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">References</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more information, visit Hersco\'s Education Center on Foot Biomechanics </span><a href=\"https://hersco.com/education-center/foot-biomechanics-root-theory/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<hr />\r\n<h2>Would You Like To Be Able To Reduce Your Clients Risk Of Injury &amp; Help Them Get Even Better Results?</h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"mailto:info@biomechanicseducation.com\">Contact us</a></span> to find our more.</p>\r\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- /wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7922,\"align\":\"center\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-7922\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Biomechanics-Coaching-courses-UK-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" /></figure>\r\n</div>','Foot Biomechanics : The Over Pronation Fallacy','','publish','closed','closed','','foot-biomechanics-made-simple-part-1-the-over-pronation-fallacy','','','2025-01-20 16:03:28','2025-01-20 16:03:28','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=15602',0,'post','',0),
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(15786,3,'2019-08-05 18:07:29','2019-08-05 18:07:29','<p>Last week we started to take a look at the feet and ankles, and if you haven\'t read that one, I suggest you start there, just click here to go back and read that one.  </p>\n<h2><b>What </b><b><i>Can</i></b><b> We Do In Terms Of Exercise?</b>  </h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So this is the really cool part, we are the exercise experts, right? </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So some non-contraindicated simple lower limb/foot exercises could be a real help AND would mean we stand out and have an increased confidence when working with clients requiring foot attention… not THAT kind….c’mon stay with me….I mean pronation and supination exercises.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly we need to assess the foot to check if it is loose at the MTJ and/or if they struggle to supinate by applying the Jacks Test.</span>   <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 2 simple tests that can contribute to…</span>  </p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our understanding of the foot function of our clients</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our confidence in then prescribing exercises </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our ability to communicate more effectively and confidently with foot specialists </span></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>SubTalar Motion Test (Testing for Mobility of the STJ)</b></h2>\n<p>[embed]https://youtu.be/19cTcHQp5hQ[/embed]</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have your client lie prone (face down) on a massage table, bed or bench and with their ankles free of the edge of the surface. Encourage them to relax.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now facing their feet, place your right hand on top of the left calf to keep the leg still. </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using your left thumb and forefinger to take hold of the ball of the 5th met (little toe).</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push the 5th met towards the centre of the knee, into dorsi flexion, the ‘wiggle’ the foot from side to side to get a sense of its laxity. </span></li>\n</ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it feels loose this foot/ankle has a propensity to pronate</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it feels very stiff it might have a propensity to supination</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somewhere in the middle is more or less neutral</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p>  <img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-15788\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Subtalar-Motion-Test-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" />  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This test can feel subjective until you have felt a few or been taught by someone more experienced at this particular test. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is probably best to start by comparing the left to the right to see if one feels looser or stiffer, then decide which feels more so to start your analysis and make a decision.</span>  </p>\n<h3><b>If It Feels Loose… What Do You Do?</b></h3>\n<p><strong>Result = Loose</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">f the foot feels loose (that it has a propensity to pronate) then there is a chance it struggles with supination. So we might prescribe supination exercises.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a resistance band, place it around the inside of your client\'s right foot (for example) also the inside of their big toe, then offer resistance from their right side.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now ask them to pull/turn the foot inwards, adducting it, inverting the heel and if possible adding some plantar flexion - remember that triplanar motion for pronation?</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reps and sets are just common sense and client dependant - 2 x 8 up to 3 x 15 for example. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat on both feet if they are both loose of course.</span>  </p>\n<h3><b>If The Joint Is Stiff - What Can You Do?</b></h3>\n<p><strong>Result = Stiff</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if the foot feels stiff then we might consider prescribing pronation exercises along with mobility work.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This time we would take the resistance band around the outside of the right foot for example, close to the outside of the toes, then offer resistance from the left side of the client. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now ask them to pull/turn the foot outwards, abducting it, everting the heel and if possible dorsi flexing to take into account the triplanar action of supination.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobility for the ankle might include what you would expect, calf stretching, joint mobilising etc.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reps and sets as above.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let’s have a look at the second screen we can do...</span>  </p>\n<h3><b>Jack’s Test (To Understand Capacity to Re-Supinate)</b></h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is my favourite of all the tests I do because it shows very simply the nature of our body as an integrated system. Watch whats happens to the shoulders and upper body when you do it on someone who scores a 2-3.</span></i></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>[embed]https://youtu.be/iW7uAzKJmgs[/embed]</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have your clients stand upright and relaxed, looking straight ahead and ask them to take a couple of steps to allow their feet to land where they want to.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While kneeling down in front of them, explain “</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">try not to help nor resist against this movement and keep looking straight ahead, not down, arms by your sides”</span></i></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now place open hands onto the floor in front of their right foot, place both of your thumbs underneath their big toe, with the rest of your hands, fingers spread out on the floor. </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push the big toe upwards about 45 degrees towards the middle shin with as much effort as is required to see how ‘heavy’ this feels. Watch for if the foot arches and assess how easy of difficult it is to do this.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15787 size-large\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Jacks-test-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" /> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This movement should functionally activate the </span><b>Windlass Mechanism</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Windlass Mechanism is when the plantar fascia that is ‘wrapped’ around the head of the Hallux (big toe) pulls the foot into that arched, supinated, rigid foot for Toe Off. (Imagine walking over the foot, the point at which your big toe extends)</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, when we score the effort it takes to do this we can get an impression of its influence on the gait cycle.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a scoring like this :</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0-    Very Low Resistance</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 -</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low Resistance</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 - </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate Resistance</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 -</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High Resistance</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 - </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very High Resistance</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 - </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impossible to Move</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are again subjectively (initially at least) measuring the amount of effort it takes to push the toe into extension. This ‘action’ is part of Toe Off during the gait cycle.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the toe lifts so easily, it almost flies off the floor with virtually no effort, that is a 0-1 score. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the toe is so heavy that no movement or arch happens, even when you apply a huge effort this is a 5.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it is really heavy but there is a small arching this is a 4.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effort should score around a 2-3. This indicates there is some rigidity but its not so easy that it becomes unstable.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3><b>Exercise Prescription After The Screen</b></h3>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h4><strong>Result = 4-5</strong></h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the score is heavy and 4-5 then this indicates the foot struggles with supination. So we might prescribe supination exercises.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a resistance band, place it around the inside of your clients right foot (for example) also the inside of their big toe, then offer resistance from their right side.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now ask them to pull/turn the foot inwards, adducting it, inverting the heel and if possible adding some plantar flexion.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same as the previous test/exercise.</span>  </p>\n<h4><strong>Result = 0-2</strong></h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if the foot moves too easily into supination then we might consider prescribing pronation exercises.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This time we would take the resistance band around the outside of the right foot for example, close to the outside of the toes, then offer resistance from the left side of the client. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now ask them to pull/turn the foot outwards, abducting it, everting the heel and if possible dorsi flexing.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same as the previous test/exercise.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3><b>Summary </b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pronation and supination exercises (of which there are several by they way) as you can imagine, are not likely to be contraindicated on the kind of clients we are generally insured to work with.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The really cool thing here is that we can use really simply to apply tests and exercises like these that offer us additional insights for improving our clients capacity for movement. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should also gain some degree of confidence to approach foot specialists and we are also in a great position to prepare the lower body system/s for pre-orthotic conditioning.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try them out and please let me know how you get on….</span>    </p>\n<hr />\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2>Would You Like To Be Able To Reduce Your Clients Risk Of Injury &amp; Help Them Get Even Better Results?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then <a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">click here to find out more about our Biomechanics Coach Diploma</a> and how it could help you become an even better personal trainer. 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(16054,3,'2019-08-14 13:04:47','2019-08-14 13:04:47','<h2><b>Is It Time To Take Your Skills Up Another Level?</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a personal trainer, sports therapist etc etc and you are looking for CPD and/or to simply improve your knowledge and skill set in the world of Intrinsic biomechanics then you need to check out our 1 day workshops.</span>   <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven’t stepped into our world yet, I recommend checking out the Intrinsic Biomechanics Workshop as that will set the grounding for the rest of it.</span>  </p>\n<h3><b>Already A Biomechanics Coach?</b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are already a Biomechanics Coach then make sure you jump on the sport-specific ones… you are going to love them.</span> I thought I would take a moment to give you a brief intro to each of our workshops and if you would like to have a chat and hear what they are all about then <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/contact-us/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here</a>, fill in the form and we can get on a call to see if they are right for you.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>Intrinsic Biomechanics Workshop </b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for trainers and coaches looking to access elite skills easily that will impress both your clients and potential clients on the gym floor. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commonly these days clients come to us with some kind of physical complaint and chances are you feel ill equipped to deal with this, right?</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find yourself lacking confidence and really wishing you had a deeper level of understanding of the body then this is the workshop for you.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the root causes of their low grade discomforts with evidence based pelvic, spine and shoulder tests that can be done anywhere, without any equipment and really easily. But just watch those results when you re-test after the iMoveFreely exercises you will also learn!!</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>iMoveFreely Instructor Workshop</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you teach group exercise THIS IS A MUST! </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foundation for all movement these movement preparation flows are fantastic as a warm up, workshop or even blended into your present class.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching movement to a group of people can feel frustrating when they all move so differently and come with such a variety of problems.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This workshop will give you an increased confidence and so many more tools for your tool box. The results are stunning and your participants will LOVE absolutely them.</span></p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“THIS IS THE BEST COURSE I HAVE EVER DONE”</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - Jayne Nicholls. </span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>Golf Biomechanics Workshop</b></h2>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16056\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Golf-Biomechanics-Workshop-1-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" /></p>\n<h3>Are You A Golf Teaching Professional?</h3>\n<p>If you\'re a golf teaching professional, you probably know all too well the feeling of analysing someones swing, giving them tips, cues, training drills only to find that no matter what they try they simply can\'t do what your asking. So often this has nothing to do with you as a coach and everything to do with what their body will physically let them do. If they can\'t physically get into the right positions it doesn\'t matter how much you tell them or coach them into it. The body will compensate and find different ways. </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>You as a coach assess the extrinisic biomechanics, you look at the swing plane, where the cub and hands are at impact and hundreds of other points. Well we are going to help you see it from the inside of the body too. You see there are all kinds of ways the body compensates and those lead to a lot of the movement patterns that create certain shot shapes. For example, a leg length discrepancy can easily lead to a slice. A lack of thoracic mobility can easily lead to tilting in the spine. The list goes on and on. And when you understand these principles, you\'ll be able to provide your clients with exercises to help improve their game. </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Are You A Personal Trainer Or Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach Interested In Golf Or Working With Golfers?</h3>\n<p>Imagine being able to help someone dramatically improve their game without ever touching a golf club. As a coach you can help get people physically and biomechanically ready to swing the club. You can support golf coaches and make their life so much easier. </p>\n<p>If you want to get into the world of golf and working with golfers, then you need to be on this workshop!</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivered by world leader of Intrinsic Biomechanics, Martin Haines - Biomechanics Coach, Chartered Physiotherapist &amp; PGA advisor he brings to you this fantastic golf specific workshop.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for both amateur and professional players and coaches OR even personal trainers looking to offer their services to golf clubs.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn from the best! </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/contact-us/\">Click here to enquire and find out more</a></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>Running Biomechanics Workshop</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16057\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Running-Biomechanics-Workshop-1-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" /></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our BRAND NEW Running specific workshop - BY DEMAND! </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes this workshop has been designed specifically for those who run, coach running or train clients who run from beginner, amateur to athlete. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trends and fads we hear about can leave us feeling unsure about what is best for our runners, cant it? Barefoot? Forefoot strike Pose running? Mid foot strike? What’s best? How would I know?</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn all about the different running gaits and what is best for your running client/s.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /></span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>Low Back Health Workshop</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This hugely educational day will deepen your knowledge and understanding of spine anatomy, MRI scan, reports, clinical conditions that can affect low back health, pain science, manual articulations and how to support a client who lives with chronic low grade low back pain. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back problems are rife and as a trainer or coach you want to provide an informed exercise programme that will help them. However gaining a deeper level of understanding of the anatomy and also clinical conditions your client may present with can make all the difference to your business so why not join us?</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">introduction</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the industry recognised L4 Low Back Pain anatomy and theory.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>What’s The Investment?</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you only want to do one workshop then the investment is £188. </span></p>\n<p><strong>However, our most popular option is the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">3 workshops for the price of 2</span>. Which means your investment is just £376 (saving you £188)</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you like the sound of several of the workshops that is definitely the best option for you. </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could start with the Intrinsic Biomechanics Workshop and then do the Running and the Golf specific ones. It’s totally up to you.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find out upcoming dates and to chat with one of the team to see if this is the right workshop for you, simply click here, fill in your details and we will be in touch shortly.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3><b>Where &amp; When Are The Biomechanics Workshops?</b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have 4 venues that the workshops are taking place at, in London, Nottingham, Scotland and Belfast.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a whole load of upcoming dates. So if you are interested, the best thing to do is enquire and let me know which workshops your interested in and then we can have a chat and I can let you know the dates.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3><b>Want To Find Out More?</b></h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to find out more, then click here, fill in your information on the form and one of the team will be in touch to have a chat, let you know the upcoming dates and locations and see if there is a workshop for you.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/contact-us/\"><strong>--&gt; CLICK HERE TO ENQUIRE NOW &lt;--</strong></a></h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<hr />\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2>Would You Like To Be Able To Reduce Your Clients Risk Of Injury &amp; Help Them Get Even Better Results?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then <a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">click here to find out more about our Biomechanics Coach Diploma</a> and how it could help you become an even better personal trainer. Our diploma now includes a Level 4 Low Back Pain Qualification as well!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7922,\"align\":\"center\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img class=\"wp-image-7922\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Biomechanics-Coaching-courses-UK-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></a></figure>\n</div>','Biomechanics Education 1 Day Workshops For Personal Trainers, Sports Therapists, S&C Coaches And More...','','draft','closed','closed','','biomechanics-education-1-day-workshops-for-personal-trainers','','','2024-07-16 11:26:31','2024-07-16 11:26:31','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=16054',0,'post','',0),
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(16225,3,'2019-08-19 10:06:48','2019-08-19 10:06:48','<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The industry is obsessed with thinking everyone has a ‘weak’ core, clients think they have a ‘weak’ core, therapists are sending their patients to Pilates class because they think they have a ‘weak’ core.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How did we ALL OF A SUDDEN apparently get ‘weak’ cores? </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I will tell you why - it is NOT as simple as them being ‘WEAK’!</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me explain….</span>   <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If something is weak, what are we taught to do? Strength it, right? </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okaaaaay …..</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how do we identify a ‘weak’ core?</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does ‘weak’ actually mean? </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The definition of ‘weak’ is ….what?</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the question…???</span>   <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us first ask...</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>What </b><b><i>Causes</i></b><b> A ‘Weakness’?</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well in my experience as a Biomechanics Coach, having tested many peoples bodies, I rarely see a core that is simply ‘weak’ or that only requires core stability/strength work. In my experience, the ‘weakness’ is actually what I would classify as dysfunction. For example, there could be...</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle spasm</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint immobility</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nerve inhibition</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reciprocal inhibition </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combinations of the above </span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lack of endurance capacity</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oh and just weak of course!</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So looking at each of these - how many purely require strength work when identified? </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surely it makes sense to reduce the dysfunction, prescribe the appropriate intervention THEN condition with some relevant strength/stability work.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could be identified as Core Progressions and, once again, from our very basic training neuromuscular progressions would make sense dont you agree….?</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><b>Neuromuscular Core Progressions </b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a very cool and VERY simple (we LOVE simple) way of applying this logical system and what can come of it, very often, is a rapid improvement that you can prove…..</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the underpinning knowledge we learn at level 2, consider neuromuscular progression.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><b>But First Let Remember…..</b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is A ‘Neuromuscular’ </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rationale for </span><b>Neuromuscular Exercises</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span><b>Neuromuscular</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> control is defined as the unconscious trained response of a muscle to a signal regarding dynamic joint stability. ... </span><b>Neuromuscular exercise</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has effects on functional performance, biomechanics, and muscle activation patterns of the surrounding joint musculature.</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3><b>OK So Now, What Is ‘Neuromuscular’ </b><b><i>Progression</i></b><b>?</b></h3>\n<p>  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok, let’s just pause for a second, if we are going to start at the very beginning then I would suggest you go through the FREE Project Squat series I have which will show you how to look for and improve dysfunction in the pelvis.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR attend the 1 day intrinsic biomechanics workshop we told you about last week...</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>[dt_divider style=\"thick\" /]</p>\n<table style=\"height: 178px;\" width=\"1327\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h2><b>Intrinsic Biomechanics Workshop</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nov 2nd in Nottingham</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nov 16th in Belfast</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nov 23rd in London</span></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/intrinsic-biomechanics-taster/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to find out more</a></p>\n<p><b>Just £188 --- Or FREE when you book 2 other 1 day workshops</b></p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<p>[dt_divider style=\"thick\" /]</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the intrinsic subsystems are moving more freely THIS is the time to start a periodised progressive core training programme like this one:</span>  </p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STEP ONE: </span><b>Can They Engage Their Core?</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Test + Exercise</span>   <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1). Lie your client on their back, knees bent,</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> arms on the floor by their sides - this gives them a good ‘base of support’.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, place your fingertips under the natural lumbar curve so you can just feel their natural position.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now ask them to ‘brace’. A good brace is when they tense their entire core as if they were going to take a punch in the stomach. </span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They pass this test if they can do this without the pressure of their back changing at all on your fingers. If they move, lift or press down onto your fingers they failed the test. This means we keep coaching until they have the capacity to ‘control their core’. If they still struggle then they are not ready and must go back to the iMoveFreely base exercises (anti spasms, nerve mobilisations &amp; pure isolated joint mobilisations).</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You (and they) might be surprised by how difficult this is IF you\'re not prepared for it. However, one moving more freely on the inside, the progress is often very quick. </span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STEP TWO: </span><b>Can They Engage Their Core Maximally?</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of these is a Test + an Exercise</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2). Crook Lying Brace - practice various percentages of muscular effort. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E.G 40% effort, 60% effort, 80% effort maybe up to 100% effort of muscular contraction. They only progress if they can achieve each ‘level’. If they lose their lumbar position at any point this is their failure point, so keep them here while you coach them further OR go back to the iMoveFreely base exercises (anti spasms, nerve mobilisations &amp; pure isolated joint mobilisations).</span>  </p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STEP THREE: </span><b>Can They Engage Their Core With Control?</b></h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of these is a Test + an Exercise</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3). If they fly through these well then they are ready to be tested on their ability to control their core/trunk. Now we ask them to continue to maintain their spine position while moving their arms and legs by varying degrees SUPER SLOWLY. These are flexor dominant.</span>  </p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift foot off the floor, taking 8 seconds from the initial brace, to lifting and hovering foot 1” off the floor, to replacing the foot and finally letting the brace go. Repeat other side.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16241\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Core-Progressions-for-personal-trainers-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" /></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brace, now lift foot 1”, then extend the leg keeping it 1” off the floor, taking 8 seconds from start to finish as before. Repeat other side.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16245\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Core-progressions-for-personal-trainers-2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" /></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brace, lift foot 1”, now externally rotate the knee 30 degrees. Repeat other side.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p>    <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This continues as you gradually increase the neuromuscular complexity through the use of lever lengths, removing different bases of support - legs, arms etc.</span>  </p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16252\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Core-Progressions-for-personal-trainers-to-use-with-clients-3-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" />   <img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16251\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Core-Progressions-all-personal-trainers-should-know-4-1-1024x727.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"727\" /></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then once they are successfully doing all of this while maintaining a stable core/trunk then you progress to prone kneeling, </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of these is a Test + an Exercise</span>   <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4). Prone kneeling is the subsequent neuromuscular challenge and is extensor dominant. </span></p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16254\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Core-Progressions-Prone-Kneeling-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" /></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As before encouraging them to brace, maintaining their ‘neutral’ position, then ask them to lift one arm in front of them without losing their pelvic/spine position. Repeat on the other side.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brace - take arm to side. Repeat other side.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brace - lift and extend leg. Repeat other side.</span></li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brace - take leg to side. Repeat other side.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p>  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This also continues through to lifting opposite arm and leg for example. </span></p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16258\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Core-Progressions-Prone-Kneeling-2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" /></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5). This phase takes them through similar variations while - Seated, seated on an unstable surface, standing, standing on an unstable surface.</span>  </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bear in mind if they cannot control their core while flat on their back, with no extra challenge and a huge base of support, imagine what their TRUE core control is like upright with weights being moved around their body!</span>        </p>\n<p>I want to once again just state that you should be working on improving any dysfunction in the pelvis, spine, shoulders, before you start working on the core. However, these guidelines we have covered today will give you a good grounding and route to follow as you help clients improve their core function.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<hr />\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2>Would You Like To Be Able To Reduce Your Clients Risk Of Injury &amp; Help Them Get Even Better Results?</h2>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then <a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">click here to find out more about our Biomechanics Coach Diploma</a> and how it could help you become an even better personal trainer. 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(16411,3,'2019-08-26 14:54:33','2019-08-26 14:54:33','<h2>Introduction</h2>\r\nA key component of training stability and control for movement and sports is understanding the strength ratios around the trunk or core. This essential aspect of core assessment and training is often overlooked in the fitness industry. Without balanced strength ratios, clients are at a higher risk of injury.\r\n<h3>Why Are Core Strength Ratios Important?</h3>\r\nConsider this: would you train your core by doing side bridges on only one side? It wouldn\'t make sense, yet many core training programs lack balance, often focusing on flexion (e.g., plank variations) without enough extension exercises. This imbalance neglects the principle that muscles work in pairs, leading to either flexion-dominant or extension-dominant programs. To create effective core training routines, personal trainers need to measure and consider their clients\' core strength ratios.\r\n\r\nFortunately, Professor Stuart McGill from Waterloo University has conducted extensive research on this topic. His studies, initially involving 20 athletes and later expanding to 150 subjects of various demographics, found consistent core strength ratios.\r\n<h3>How to Test Core Strength Ratios</h3>\r\nTo assess a client\'s core strength ratios, follow these steps for isometric core ratio testing:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Isometric Flexion</li>\r\n 	<li>Isometric Side Bridging (both sides)</li>\r\n 	<li>Isometric Extension</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nEach test should be performed in this order, timed, and observed for technique. Clients must hold each position as long as possible without encouragement to ensure natural results.\r\n<h3>Calculating the Ratios</h3>\r\nAfter testing, calculate the core strength ratios:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>Draw a Grid</strong>: Note the times in seconds for each test.</li>\r\n 	<li><strong>Calculate Ratios</strong>: Divide the flexion time by the extension time to get the flexor-to-extensor strength ratio. Repeat for side bridging to assess lateral flexor strength ratios, which can indicate asymmetries.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Using the Data to Build Training Programs</h3>\r\nWith the ratios calculated, you can design a balanced training program:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Flexor Training: If the flexor ratio is low, incorporate isometric flexion exercises.</li>\r\n 	<li>Lateral Training: If one side\'s ratio is low, include isometric side bridging.</li>\r\n 	<li>Extension Training: If the extension ratio is low, add isometric extension exercises.</li>\r\n 	<li>Monitor progress closely and re-measure ratios regularly to prevent overcompensation.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Achieving Balance and Stability</h3>\r\nOnce the ratios align with the norms, shift the focus to endurance for stability and trunk control.\r\n<h3>Enhance Your Training Skills</h3>\r\nWould you like to reduce your clients\' risk of injury and help them achieve even better results? Learn more about our Biomechanics Coach Diploma, which now includes a Level 4 Low Back Pain Qualification. Click here to start your journey toward becoming an expert personal trainer.','The Core Ratios: The Personal Trainers Guide To Assessing & Programming For The Core','','publish','closed','closed','','the-core-ratios-the-personal-trainers-guide-to-assessing-programming-for-the-core','','','2025-01-20 16:03:43','2025-01-20 16:03:43','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=16411',0,'post','',2),
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(16601,3,'2019-09-02 16:10:45','2019-09-02 16:10:45','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So over the last couple of weeks we have been discussing a periodisation model for core stability training</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1</strong> - Challenges the common misunderstanding of what a weak core is, how to test it and also how to challenge it through neuromuscular progression.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 2</strong> - We took advantage of an evidence based method McGill has tried and tested for understanding the ideal core strength ratios of our clients.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This week we will explore Step 3 Functional Stability. This is now with the expectation that our clients are pretty solid in their Step 1 performance and have decent core ratios from Step 2. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The point here is  to understand how well our clients core can control the entire body\'s stability during more gross movement like bending over, squatting and when challenged rotationally.</span>\n\nJust remember this is still simply preparing the core/ trunk/body to have stability and control.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Functional Stability Tests</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n<h3><strong>Test 1 - Aberrant Gross Lumbar Motion </strong></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s the purpose of this test?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well we want to see how well the client can control movement.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrate to the clients that you would like them to perform a roll down with their back to you. This should be done with a very relaxed posture so that the arms literally hang in both the descent and ascent. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not tell them what you are looking for just that they should relax.</span>\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16602\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Aberrant-Gross-Lumbar-Motion-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"493\" height=\"739\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you are observing is how smoothly they do this. Do they rotate? Do they wobble slightly? Do they end up off to one side? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basically, anything that shows they have deviated from a smooth, linear roll down. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they deviate in anyway the test is positive and we will be giving them the exercises later in this blog.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>Test 2 - Spinal Hinge Kneeling</strong></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want to see if the client\'s spine ‘hinges’ during this move.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask your client to kneel on 4 points like the image. Ideally, you should observe from the side with their top off or lifted so you can see their spine. Then maintaining their neutral spine, ask them to slowly sit back onto their heels. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a light pole or broom stick handle, you could place this longways down their spine as a visual and proprioceptive tool for you to see when they hinge and as feedback for them to try to keep their spine/ pelvis still.</span>\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16603\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Spinal-Hinge-Kneeling-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they are unable to maintain neutral spine positioning the are positive and we can give them the exercise flows that follow later.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>Test 3 - Spinal Hinge Squatting</strong></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\'s the point?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want to see if the client\'s spine ‘hinges’ during this move.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask your client to rest their hands across their chest, feet just outside hips and to sink slowly into a bodyweight squat. Ideally you should observe from the side with their top off or lifted so you can see their spine. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They should be able to reach 90 degrees at the knee without losing their neutral spine. So if you see the pelvis tilt or their spine flex or extend this can indicate a positive result. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, they can have another go…</span>\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16604\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Spinal-Hinge-Squatting-1024x568.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"568\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if they cannot control their spine alignment the test is positive and they are ready for the following exercises. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>Test 4 - Cross Pelvic Syndrome</strong></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\'s the point?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want to see if the client has torsional control.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally and this is the most challenging so again a decent demo would be ideal for clarity of what is expected. (yup we need to be able to demo, or at least coach, a negative result or a pass).</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So basically get into a push up/plank position, feet 6” apart no more and hands underneath the shoulders. Now with no rotation at all slowly place one hand onto the others one, then switch.</span>\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16605\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cross-Pelvic-Syndrome-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key is to be able to do this with zero rotation SLOWLY both sides. If not its a positive test result and your client and maybe you should try out the following exercise progressions. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Exercise Progressions</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  </span></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>Rotating Plank Variations </strong></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting with the elbows against the wall, feet apart, lift up onto the toes and start to rotate so that one arm comes off the wall. Now the purpose here is to ensure that your entire body moves as a unit without any twist. Hips, spine, shoulders should all be moving together. </span>\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16607\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Rotating-Plank-Variations-Wall-1024x677.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"703\" height=\"465\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can then be taken to a more advanced position like elbows on a table, bench with the same rules for technique. Then the floor…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16606\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Rotating-Plank-Variations-Floor-1024x618.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"618\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not advance on until you/they have achieved a successful rolling plank at the easier height.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More progressions could include both prone and / or supine work that removes one of the bases of support like these examples…..same rules apply - no twisting otherwise that indicates you are not ready to move on…</span>\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16608\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Fewer-Bases-of-support-Core.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"714\" height=\"410\" />\n<h3><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16609\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Stability-Ball-Bridge-Biomechanics-Education.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"484\" /></h3>\n<h3><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16610\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Stability-Ball-Plank-Core-Series-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"713\" height=\"546\" /></h3>\n<h3><b>Summary</b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As trainers and coaches, performing physical assessments, benchmarking and monitoring of your clients\' progress is vital. Without these kinds of tools, how do we know what we are doing is working?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This all sounds obvious when we discuss it however there is a lack of education in how to really understand and assess our clients\' bodies. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those tests that are out there often lack intrinsic preparation and THIS is ultimately what can lead to all of these insidious aches, niggles, recurring injuries and common problems we are hearing our clients talk about. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A key point to remember is - keep it simple!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a system, use it and watch the magic!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GOOD LUCK!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready To Take Your Skills &amp; Your Clients\' Results To The Next Level?</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back\">Then click here to request more information about our Biomechanics Coach Diploma and to speak with one of our team to see if its right for you.</a></p>\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16228 size-large\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/The-Weak-Core-Myth_-Core-Progressions-That-All-Personal-Trainers-Should-Know-1-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" />\n\n&nbsp;','Does Your Client Have Functional Stability?  The Core Series Part 3','','draft','closed','closed','','does-your-client-have-functional-stability-the-core-series-part-3','','','2024-07-16 11:26:31','2024-07-16 11:26:31','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=16601',0,'post','',0),
(16935,3,'2019-09-09 12:54:46','2019-09-09 12:54:46','<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recently, I sparked a debate on Facebook regarding the impact of foot position on squats and its influence on quadricep growth. This led me to delve deeper into the subject, prompting me to share insights and continue the discussion with you. In this article, we\'ll explore how altering foot position during squats affects muscle engagement and growth.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>Understanding Foot Position</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The width of your foot placement during squats can significantly influence muscle engagement. Comments from the Facebook post highlighted various perspectives:</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wide stance targets glutes, while narrow stance emphasises quads.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Different foot widths engage inner and outer quads.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Altered foot position affects the feeling of the exercise, but not necessarily the anatomy.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\'s a debate on whether specific foot positions can isolate and stimulate individual quad muscles for growth.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h3>Anatomy vs. Feeling</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">While altering foot position may change how a squat feels, its anatomical impact is more nuanced. The quadricep muscles, including rectus femoris and vastus group, are minimally affected by foot width variations.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>Research Insights</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Several studies, including those by Greg Nuckols and Paoli et al., found no significant differences in quadricep muscle activation with varying stance widths. While foot position may affect other muscles like the gluteus maximus, its impact on quadricep isolation is inconclusive.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>Considering Other Muscles</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Squatting engages a network of muscles beyond the quadriceps, including hamstrings, glutes, and adductors. While foot position may alter their engagement, its direct influence on quadricep hypertrophy remains debatable.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7592 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Project-Squat-Part-2-How-To-Test-For-And-Improve-Pelvic-Function-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" />\r\n<h3>Practical Applications</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite the lack of concrete evidence for foot position\'s direct impact on quadricep growth, incorporating varied angles and foot placements in training can enhance overall strength and performance. This approach prepares the body for diverse movement patterns, reducing the risk of injury and optimizing results.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>Conclusion</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">While foot position in squats may not directly isolate and stimulate individual quad muscles for growth, it plays a role in overall muscle engagement and movement mechanics. By understanding the nuances of foot placement and incorporating diverse training strategies, we can optimize client outcomes and foster ongoing learning and discussion within the fitness community.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">References:</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://bmcsportsscimedrehabil.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s13102-018-0103-7\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https://bmcsportsscimedrehabil.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s13102-018-0103-7</span></a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.strongerbyscience.com/squat-stance-width/amp/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https://www.strongerbyscience.com/squat-stance-width/amp/</span></a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, three studies (</span><a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19130646?_ga=2.106178947.1285553477.1717682013-558813559.1717682013\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">one</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, </span><a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11528346?_ga=2.106178947.1285553477.1717682013-558813559.1717682013\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">two</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, </span><a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10188748?_ga=2.106178947.1285553477.1717682013-558813559.1717682013\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">three</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) have compared muscle activation (</span><a href=\"https://www.strongerbyscience.com/emg-amplitude-tell-us-muscle-hypertrophy/?_ga=2.106178947.1285553477.1717682013-558813559.1717682013\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">using EMG</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) in squats of varying stance widths.  None of them found any differences in any of the quad muscle...Greg Nuckols</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11404665\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11404665</span></a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.strongerbyscience.com/squats-adductors/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https://www.strongerbyscience.com/squats-adductors/</span></a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Join the Conversation.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">I invite you to continue this discussion and explore further insights in our classroom. Together, we can enhance our understanding of biomechanics and empower clients to move better and achieve their fitness goals. Learn more about our courses <a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/courses/\">here</a>.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready To Help Your Clients\' Move Better &amp; Get Better Results In Their Training?</h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10836 size-full\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1225\" height=\"612\" /></p>','Can Changing Your Foot Position Isolate And Grow Different Quadricep Muscles?','','publish','closed','closed','','foot-position-and-the-quadricep','','','2025-01-20 16:03:28','2025-01-20 16:03:28','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=16935',0,'post','',0),
(17101,3,'2019-09-16 15:51:11','2019-09-16 15:51:11','<h2>Showing Others How Smart They Really Are IF They Let Go Of Their Inflated Or Deflated Egos</h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you follow my <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/rachel.france06\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rachel France FB</a> or <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/biomechanics_education/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram</a> pages you may notice I try to stimulate conversation with questions around training methods, common ways of thinking, how to better understand human movement and ultimately how we can better help our clients. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou\'ll also see that my posts often spark both excitement, engaged discussions and then also rudeness, anger and ignorance. Don\'t get me wrong, I LOVE being challenged, that\'s what we will discuss today. But there is a difference between a discussion and putting your side of the argument or opinion across and just being a ... rude person.\n\nAnd sometimes, you put out a post or an email and you can feel like the guy in the picture at the top, feeling battered and bruised all because you put out a piece of content with the goal of helping someone.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUnfortunately, the way that we are wired as humans mean we always focus more on the negative sides. Do you ever find that?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am VERY conscious of my choice of words, use of questions and I am fully aware of how they may or may not be perceived or interpreted.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several things often become apparent…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People use throwaway comments that can be easily misunderstood both online and face to face.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People read and believe things just because </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gary down the gym  said so</span></i></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is often a lack of clarity about WHY things work</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Text/copy can read with differing emphasis depending upon the reader bias</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People can feel threatened and become very defensive during debate </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes I just like to discuss thoughts on subjects that will ALWAYS be a hypothesis</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ANYONE who posts educational content should feel a very heavy sense of responsibility for the information they put out </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because something happens does not always indicate WHY it happened</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What I love is a really good discussion that is healthy and yet challenges research, common bias and what is taught on courses, even the really good ones.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My true passion is in education, educating and the experience of learning. Enabling autonomous learning and showing others how smart they </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">really</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are IF they let go of their inflated or deflated egos. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School for me was a bad experience, as it is for many and can leave us feeling or thinking, we are not very bright or capable when in fact school should be doing the exact opposite.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Why Is This?</b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School, for me, was a lesson in box-ticking. There is one answer and you should know it but more often than not, I had nothing to anchor it to!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What I want to try to show others is how to question things logically and systematically to work a solution out by linking it to something of relevance to them. This is what educators should do. This is also imperative if you work with another human’s body, that faces so many variables, and have to make decisions about them. What we shouldn’t be doing is </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">winging</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it or doing something because that is what your tutor said.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The single most important thing in YOUR personal training business is THE CLIENT stood in front of you. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chances are YOU are the best person to help them even if it means a referral.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>The Point Of This Blog</b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I want YOU to have the confidence to challenge people like ME.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being an educator is such a cool job but some do it better than others and maybe that is because some see it as a job and others as a purpose.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The point I want to make is that educators don’t necessarily KNOW MORE. They simply have a skill or qualification in influencing others. We should also be creating autonomous learners, not parrots or followers</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being influenced by and educator holds risk </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because who should we trust to educate us, right?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me give you an example to the point I am trying to make ….. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Social Media/Internet For Information/Education</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly, times have changed from when education was solely done from schools, colleges, universities and libraries. We now have the ‘luxury’ of the internet and social media! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a fantastic way of accessing information and education from our own homes, while on a bus, training or pretty much anywhere with some wifi. For some demographics, this may be the only source of education they can access. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem with this is clear….very often, we have no idea of the background, nor the intent, of the individual we are learning from.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are they even qualified?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are they achieving from putting information online?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do they follow guidelines?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are they governed by a recognised body?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do they know YOUR limitations?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you know theirs?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the information accurate?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How would you know? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What would you gain or lose from following their programme, advice, training?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educators should always be accredited, recognised, validated by governing bodies who quality assure their content and its delivery along with the entire process to protect YOU, the learners, from potential charlatans. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now don’t get me wrong there are some educators and some subjects doing an AWESOME job online but again it’s not these guys I am talking about. It’s those </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keyboard warriors</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Keyboard Warriors - Who Are They?</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you use social media a lot</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have ever been ‘trolled’ </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will know what I am talking about but there was a time when I had no idea what an online ‘troll’ was. I still had the image of a book I read as a child and the troll that goes </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clip clip clop on the bridge</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">….you know the one, right!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyway, the problem with gaining education or seeking information online is that without clarity throw away comments can be very misleading and social media is rife with it.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>So Beware!</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do your homework and research the people you are following online, investigate their backgrounds their intent, they experience, their success - if they have any? - their purpose. Ask them for evidence of their claims or accolades and make your decision to take advice an informed one!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, let’s flip this on its head and consider an alternative view….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>For Those Too Scared To Post Because Of The Trolls </b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I know a lot of you are growing your personal training businesses, yoga and pilates business, sports therapy businesses and more. And when you want to grow your business it means putting yourself out there. I know some people don\'t post at all, for fear of what others will think or say. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To those in fear of posting because a troll might slate you or your work just remember...</span>\n\nI understand that fear! Putting yourself out there can be terrifying!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always remember, <strong>hurt people tend to hurt others!</strong></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will happen, people will leave stupid comments, but hey let it go, do not bite instead rise above them, ignore or block, delete or use them to learn what not to do!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am afraid it is what social media does to those who post. We will be judged when we put content out so we must accept this or not use social media!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay focused on those messages telling you how much you’re helping someone.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignore that 1 troll and enjoy the hundreds of messages thanks!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>A Message To The Trolls/Keyboard Warriors…</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">...if putting someone down makes you feel big and important then you have serious issues! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3>Let\'s Do Good In This World!</h3>\nAnyway, my hope is that you put yourself out there, spread your message and help as many people as you can!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready To Take Your Skills To The Next Level? Want To Help Your Clients Move More Freely?</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Then come and join us on one of our diplomas! Click here to find out more and speak with one of the team!</a></p>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7922\" src=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Biomechanics-Coaching-courses-UK-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" />','Great Discussions vs Egos & Trolls - The 2 Sides Of Social Media','','draft','closed','closed','','great-discussions-egos-trolls-the-2-sides-of-social-media','','','2024-07-16 11:26:31','2024-07-16 11:26:31','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=17101',0,'post','',2),
(17261,3,'2019-09-23 13:53:48','2019-09-23 13:53:48','<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By Rachel France Turning 50!</span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok, so I’ve been alive for half a century!!! Wowzers that’s incredible! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each decade has got better so I’m super excited about hitting 60!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I sweat far less of the small stuff, surround myself with people I actually like, I schedule time off and I do work that I adore and affords me that freedom! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, I sense I’m one of a small percentage of people and I’m not sure why?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I was lucky to be born to my amazing parents who enabled me to develop into a rather happy soul. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now hitting my 50th year I find myself reflecting a lot and I’ve not always felt so calm and content but I have felt mostly happy.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I started thinking about the things that make me feel such contentment and thought I’d share them in this Juicemail special. Kind of a celebration really because you know what? It’s not complicated. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here I’d like to share my top tips for feeling great at 50...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>#1 - Make A SMART Plan </b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s the end goal? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retire in Marbella? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run a B&amp;B in Lochness?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build mud huts in a 3rd world country?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be specific so that you can actually measure it. It MUST be achievable and realistic otherwise what\'s the point? Then stick a timeline on it!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the above long term goal to enable you to plan backwards, like a marathon runner does with their training. Once you know the end goal, you can design a schedule that runs from the end goal, back a chunk at a time. This gives you something to measure at each stage of your life plan so you can check, adjust if necessary and monitor how you\'re doing with reference points. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the way …. it’s ok to change your mind!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>#2 - Nourish Your Movement - Prepare Your Body</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nourishing movement is all about treating the body you live in with respect and love.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cannot buy a new one, wear and tear will happen but…..</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">….using your body in a variety of ways consistently maintains healthy joints, tissues and bones. The beautiful knock-on effect is a healthy mind!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise Is Movement Medicine</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The things we put inside our bodies to fuel us make a huge difference, if not always immediately, certainly over time.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will look and feel a representation of the way you fuel your body. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is NOT complex!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balanced and considered with consistent moderation.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>#3 - Sleep Plan - No Excuses!</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An extremely underrated medicinal tool and another very simple one!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get 8 hours each night </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">minimum</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (as the research states ‘</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why We sleep’ </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matthew Walker) by following a routine of bedtime, room temperature and waking when you wake NOT to an alarm. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See the difference when you do!   </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Is Mental Medicine</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>#4 - Prioritise Time Out - The 3 x R’s</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With consistent rest, relaxation and recuperation planned into your schedule your body will thank you! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest - Sitting for a moment </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relax - being sociable or spending time talking to family/friends</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recuperation - sleep &amp; holidays </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All are required!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>#5 - Do Something You Never Dared </b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life is too short to NOT do something you have always wanted but never dared. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not put it off! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your hair down and swim naked or jump on that trampoline!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>#6 - Commit A Random Act Of Kindness Each Week </b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is vital for your contribution to world peace and showing compassion. Even more joyous and fun if the receiver doesn\'t realise it was you or even that you made their life easier in some way.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This morning I took my neighbours bag of glass bottles to the bottle bank…...ssssssssh don’t tell them it was me!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteer Your Time Once A Month.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give a little, it means a lot!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>#7 - Learn A New Skill Each Quarter </b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhance your skills, knowledge or contribution to society. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stimulate you brain it certainly will prove worthwhile one day!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>#8 - Live In The Moment  </b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cannot change the past, you have no idea of the future but OH BOY you can enjoy this moment!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never forget to savour the sunshine, a blue sky, a beautiful flower or giggling children.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>#9 - Tell Them You Love Them </b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tell your loved ones how you feel ...you just never know! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>#10 - Don’t Give A Damn...</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What others think </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear those hot pants</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make snow angels</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jump on a trampoline</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on grass, watching clouds</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sing at the top of your voice</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dance like everyone\'s watching!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the way I also want to tell you a small secret …...you don’t actually need to be turning 50 to try these out!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Discover What The Biomechanics Coaching System Could Do For Your Business &amp; For Your Clients</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\">Click here, fill in your details and let\'s have a chat about the Biomechanics Coach diploma</a></p>\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10836\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" />','10 Ways To Feel Great At Any Age - Lessons Learned From 50 Years On This Planet','','draft','closed','closed','','10-ways-to-feel-great-at-any-age-lessons-learned-from-50-years-on-this-planet','','','2024-07-16 11:26:31','2024-07-16 11:26:31','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=17261',0,'post','',5),
(17377,3,'2019-09-30 17:13:30','2019-09-30 17:13:30','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occasionally an individual comes along who totally blows your mind, I mean literally shakes your whole world. Elliott is someone who made me question a lot about myself. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now I grew up with parents who taught me and my siblings that we are all </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">human</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> no matter what our skin colour or what clothes we wear and we should respect that in the way we treat others by treating them the way we would like to be treated. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, there was only 1 black kid at my school and his name was Richard. Not everyone at my school had been brought up to not judge others. Richard also had a bad facial disfigurement from a car accident. Anyway, this kid got really badly bullied and picked on. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He was defensive as you can imagine and I found myself being protective of him in the playground. He was a couple of years younger and so I would ‘look out’ for him at breaks to warn off any of the bullies because I felt I should.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was around this time my mum had the title of ‘special needs teacher’ due to the kids she worked with, teaching them geography and crafts. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My favourite days of the year were when the boiler broke at my own school and she got the call that it would be closed for the day because of this! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YAY!! </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I come to school with you mum?</span></i>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I would say</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I would go along to her </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">special needs</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> class and meet all the kids in wheelchairs, callipers, some had mental conditions and many often had a combination.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping these people made me feel good. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now this was all at least 33 years ago and I classed myself as being a non racist /non prejudiced character because of all I had done. Yet when I watched, transfixed by Jane Elliott, as she demonstrated the blue eyed brown eyed experiment, it really caught me off guard!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n<h3><b>Was I In Fact Being Prejudiced?</b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me re-write my previous statement above with a different emphasis.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping these people made ME feel good. </span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Was I still being prejudiced by treating Richard as ‘special’ or different because I felt sorry for him? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why did I do that? because it made me feel good? is there a difference?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Am I ignorant? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Am I compounding issues?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elliott made me question my behaviour towards others </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How am I received? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perceived? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What were/are my intentions?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now while I would never intentionally demonstrate prejudice, Elliott proves that prejudice still exists in her blue eyes, brown eyes experiments. Elliott challenges that fact we still hear prejudice jokes, often spoken by that minority &amp; do she asks </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">does this make it still ok?</span></i>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why does it seem ok to use Ginger as a derogatory term? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is that still derogatory if said by someone with ginger hair?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should we be standing up to ANY torment of differentiating individuals for their appearance? Even if it is ‘just a joke?’</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is dressing it up in a joke making it ok?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Elliott puts it, accept we are different because in fact we are by our skin colour BUT we are ALL of the human race.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What Does This Mean In The Fitness Industry?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is undeniable that the health &amp; fitness industry is one of the MOST judgemental.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have fat shaming, skinny shaming, males vs female and adductor machines are of course only for girls, right!? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or wrong??</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever heard terms like….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>“<i>Girly press-ups” </i></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do we make assumptions on what people should be able to do based on how they look?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscles = Strength?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Girls with muscles look manly</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What about based on what people wear?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nike sports gear vs Puma </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessments are a natural part of what we do when we meet potential clients. We analyse them without even thinking. We suss them out by how they speak, move &amp; dress but how much assumption is appropriate &amp; how much needs to be more accurate?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THINK long and hard about how you judge others, how you speak, the jokes you make or laugh at, the marketing copy you post, the things you put in your videos, your entire social media content because the ignorance we have could be as dramatic to our behaviour and as damaging to another’s feelings as outright nastiness.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember we are in the service &amp; influence industry so we must feel responsible for ANY message we are putting out. We are in powerful positions with our tens of thousands of insta followers. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just remember... </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insite can be wonderful, &amp; sometimes uncomfortable, as I learnt from Jane Elliott </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the links to her site and a video that is well worth your time to watch.</span>\n\n<a href=\"https://janeelliott.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jane Elliot Website</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWatch This:\n\nhttps://youtu.be/1mcCLm_LwpE\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Discover What The Biomechanics Coaching System Could Do For Your Business &amp; Your Clients</strong></h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\">Click here, fill in your details and let\'s abve a chat about the Biomechanics Coach Diploma</a></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10836\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" /></a>','Prejudice In The Fitness Industry - Lessons From Jane Elliott','','draft','closed','closed','','prejudice-in-the-fitness-industry-lessons-from-jane-elliott','','','2024-07-16 11:26:31','2024-07-16 11:26:31','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=17377',0,'post','',0),
(17661,3,'2019-10-07 13:41:11','2019-10-07 13:41:11','<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Absolutely. As a personal trainer, sports therapist, biomechanics coach, or anyone working with people in one-on-one or group settings, communication skills can set you apart from the competition. You might have extensive knowledge of strength programming, but without effective communication, your expertise won\'t translate into client success.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider this: </span></b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how often do you see highly educated personal trainers struggling to get clients, while someone with minimal qualifications but excellent communication skills is fully booked? This difference often comes down to communication and emotional intelligence.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>What Are Communication Skills? And Can We Improve Them?</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Communication skills involve the ways we interact with others, which can be visual, auditory, verbal, or kinesthetic, often combining these elements. Humans are incredibly sensitive to emotions conveyed through facial expressions, voice tones, and body language. This sensitivity allows us to communicate a lot through subtle cues.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even those who are blind can sense emotions through voice tone, understanding mood or feelings. Physical touch also plays a significant role, with evidence showing its power in manual therapy, hugging, or even a simple pat on the back to convey emotion.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>How Can Communication Skills Be Utilised?</h3>\r\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Physical Communication Skills</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></h4>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the fitness industry, communication skills are invaluable. A famous sales technique involves lightly touching a customer’s elbow at the point of sale while maintaining eye contact. This establishes a connection, an essential part of providing service, ideas, and motivation as a trainer or coach. If clients don’t enjoy your company, your business is likely to fail.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">For manual therapists, touch is a crucial part of the job, and when done with permission, it can enhance the client-trainer connection. Physical assessments offer a professional excuse to connect through touch, adding depth to functional tests beyond mere measurements.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are They Always A Good Thing?</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></h4>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">While effective communication can significantly benefit your practice, it can also backfire if misinterpreted. We are highly sensitive to emotional cues, and a misunderstood gesture or expression can lead to negative consequences. Maintaining professionalism and always asking permission helps ensure positive interactions.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>How Can Improving Communication Skills Help Us in Life, Business, and Relationships?</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improving communication skills can enhance relationships in all areas of life. Practice and hone these skills to improve interactions, whether in business or personal relationships.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h4>Powerful Communication Through the Written Word</h4>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">When crafting marketing materials, blog posts, or social media content, imagine you are your customer. Consider their state of mind, knowledge level, and frustrations. By understanding their perspective, you can write more effectively, addressing their concerns and questions as if you were speaking directly to them.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h4>Examples of Poor &amp; Good Communication</h4>\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Verbal</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Client 1:</strong> \"What exercise can I do to lose weight?\"</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>PT:</strong> \"Any\" or \"Shall I book you in?\"</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Client 2:</strong> \"How do I get toned?\"</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>PT:</strong> \"Eat well and exercise\" or \"Just lift weights.\"</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">While technically correct, these responses don\'t educate or connect with the client. </span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instead, try:</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Client 2 Alternative:</strong> \"What have you tried so far?\" or \"Are you new to exercise?\" or \"What’s your long-term goal?\"</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engage clients with questions that show interest and provide tailored advice, enhancing their experience and trust in your expertise.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h4>Staying Positive</h4>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Focus on positive goals rather than negative ones. Clients often aim to reduce pain or achieve specific physical changes. Empathize with their struggles and guide them towards realistic, positive outcomes.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h4>Empathy</h4>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sharing personal experiences can build empathy and trust with potential clients. Being honest about your journey, including challenges and successes, can make you relatable. Mindfulness practices can enhance this skill, helping you communicate more effectively in person or through written content.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h4>Listening Skills</h4>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Listening is arguably the most critical communication skill and often underutilized. Asking the right questions and actively listening to responses can reveal valuable insights into how to best assist your clients. Demonstrate active listening by maintaining eye contact, nodding, and paraphrasing what the client says.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h4>Other – Legal</h4>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Effective communication extends beyond verbal interactions. Clear, detailed documentation, such as client notes, screening forms, and reports, is crucial for legal purposes and demonstrates your duty of care. This practice also supports your professional credibility and insurance validation.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>Communication Skills Training Plan</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Communication is a trainable skill that can improve with practice. Here’s a plan to enhance your communication skills:</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 1: Pick One Aspect to Focus On – E.g., Listening</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Concentrate on one area at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 2: Select 1-3 Techniques to Practice</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wait for people to finish their sentences before responding.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recap what you heard them say in their words.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask questions to delve deeper into their responses.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practice these techniques consistently, reflecting on your progress daily. As these habits become second nature, move on to the next skill.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>Conclusion</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Never underestimate the power of communication skills. They can significantly improve your success in the fitness industry and beyond. The most successful trainers may not have the highest qualifications but excel in making clients feel valued and understood.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discover What the Biomechanics Coaching System Could Do for Your Business &amp; Your Clients. Click </span><a href=\"https://www.futurefit.co.uk/personal-training-cpd-courses/biomechanics-coach-course/?_ga=2.4785264.2129125191.1717683341-768987886.1717683341#row-8880-2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to fill in your details and let\'s discuss if our diploma is right for you.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Discover What The Biomechanics Coaching System Could Do For Your Business &amp; Your Clients</strong></h2>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Contact us: <a href=\"mailto:info@biomechanicseducation.com\">info@biomechanicseducation.com</a></h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7922 size-full\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Biomechanics-Coaching-courses-UK-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" />','Are communication skills, something we can improve?','','publish','closed','closed','','guide-to-communication-skills-for-the-fitness-industry','','','2025-01-20 16:02:36','2025-01-20 16:02:36','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=17661',0,'post','',0),
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(17815,3,'2019-10-15 19:39:19','2019-10-15 19:39:19','<h1><b>The Cossack Squat</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\nThe purpose of this blog is to analyse this movement (that was new to me only a couple of years ago!) so we can better understand any benefits or challenges of moving in this way.....\n\n&nbsp;\n\nhttps://youtu.be/4YZqwufM5Jk\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So my confidence in performing this movement dissipated the very first tried it because</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it didn’t come naturally first time </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because I had never DONE it before! There was no proprioception set up, no memory of that movement or positioning &amp; certainly not in that combination. Also I am anteverted at the hip joint. This means my genetic structure where the head of the femur sits in the acetabulum is more internally rotated that most hip joints. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I tried a couple of sets, 1 really slowly to feeeel the movement, get the pattern in place &amp; to give my brain something to use. My final set being faster &amp; far more fluid &amp; efficient. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Why Do The Cossack Squat Movement?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let’s start by analysing the movement/s first, look at joint actions &amp; this way we can technically understand the benefits for our client’s in more detail.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The movement is an asymmetrical lower body action....</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first basic actions in the descent are …</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hip Flexion </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knee Flexion </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankle Dorsi Flexion </span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the prime movers must be... </span>\n<ul>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hip Extensors - Eccentric</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knee Extensors - Eccentric</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankle Dorsi Flexors - Eccentric</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the ascent, the prime movers must therefore be...</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hip Extensors - Concentric </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knee Extensors - Concentric</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankle Dorsi Flexors - Concentric</span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits here are clear for those wanting to strengthen, develop &amp; condition these particular muscle groups it’s a great move! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What Else Is The Cossack Move Good For?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this particular version being demonstrated see how wide the femur is in relation to the pelvis. This can help with mobility OR in fact hinder if hip mobility is inhibited in some way, as with my example above - femoral ante version.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, the depth being shown can have a similar effect at the ankle for those wanting more joint range here but could also create a problem when trying it out if the Subtalar Joint is stiff of limited by Plantar flexors lacking range. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly there is a very wide stance which certainly gives a wider base however the side shift creates an asymmetrical load through the system. This is still while balancing in 2 small points of contact (the feet) so any instability can transfer up from the feet while also down from the upper body. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The KB adds a ‘counter balance’ as the body weight shifts back at the hips, the KB is forwards as a counter to it. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><strong>Variations Of The Cossack</strong></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speed made a big difference for me during this move. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take another look at my hip, knee &amp; ankle joints during the slow version than the faster version. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can you see happening….? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nhttps://youtu.be/4YZqwufM5Jk\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, I would suggest this is an advanced movement &amp; likely particularly difficult for those lacking hip or ankle mobility. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s an alternative to regular sagittal plane lunging &amp; squatting for leg strength development.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it might appear to be a frontal plane action, the joint actions are clearly still relatively sagittal event though we have widened the base through the frontal plane. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will limit the kilos a lifter might add though due to the challenge of balance, the asymmetry, with weight being loaded through one leg at a time &amp; held in the hands.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight free it might be a cool addition to a mobility drill!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChallenge Yourself...\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send us a video or tag Biomechanics Education in a video on Facebook or Instagram.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3>Future Movements We Can Break Down</h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there any moves or exercises you would like us to analyse in a future blog? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If so leave a comment below or send me a message/email....info@biomechanicseducation.com</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready To Help Your Clients Move Better &amp; More Freely?</h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/biomechanics-coach-diploma-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">If You\'re Ready To Add The Biomechanics Coach System To Your Skillset Then Click Here!</a></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17662 size-full\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Communication-Skills-For-Personal-Trainers-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1225\" height=\"612\" /></a>','The Cossack Movement Analysis Made Simple - Why You Should/Could/Would A Client Do It?','','draft','closed','closed','','the-cossack-movement-analysis-made-simple','','','2024-07-16 11:26:31','2024-07-16 11:26:31','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=17815',0,'post','',0),
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(17991,3,'2019-10-21 10:47:13','2019-10-21 10:47:13','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it’s getting that “Insta Butt” (yes that’s a thing), building strength and power for rugby, or just simply building up an awesome amount of total body strength, the deadlift is a vital component of any programme.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have certainly discussed the Squat for some time now here at Biomechanics Education Academy and across all our social media platforms we have given you tips, maybe some new ideas and information on how to work out the best way to squat for you. We even delivered you guys a free squat seminar at HQ!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the way, we are running another FREE SQUAT SEMINAR Nov 2nd 3-5pm in Nottingham - just send me an email to <a href=\"mailto:rachel@biomechanicseducation.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rachel@biomechanicseducation.com</a> with your name, email, contact number, profession &amp; reason for coming.</span></i></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the results people are reporting in their squatting movement we are now getting inundated with new questions and one of those questions is...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What Is The Best Way To Deadlift?</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So to begin with, as we did with the squat, we will analyse this movement, try to understand its benefits, consider the contraindications and then explore the </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best questions </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to understand if the exercise is right for us or not. And if the deadlift is deemed to fit into your programming, which variation and why?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What Is The Deadlift?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term dead-lift came about from the fact that it is a ‘lift’ of a ‘dead’ weight from the floor. In other words, unlike the squat there is no rebound effects from the descent to initiate the ascent because the move starts from the floor as a dead weight.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also requires the lifter to be in a certain amount of hip flexion (style dependent) that requires a). good hip mobility b). a rigid controlled trunk to stabilise the spine &amp; shoulders during the lift</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So yet again, like the squat, it is a fundamental movement in life to move things from the floor. Imagine moving a chair from one area to another, you might hold the seat with both hands either side and lift it from a dead-weight to move it across the room. A chair, however, requires less range and likely holds considerably less kilos than the kind of deadlifts we see a powerlifter doing in a gym/competition and with a barbell for example!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Why Do Deadlifts As An Exercise?</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The deadlift requires predominantly, hip extension to initiate the lift from the floor. So we hinge forwards into a flexed hip position, take hold of the bar and stiffen the spine into a position that allows us to lift the deadweight. This is often one of the heaviest lifts we are physically able to perform since the hip extensors are, or should be, one of our most powerful muscle groups, predominantly the gluteus maximus that runs across the back of the hip. With a little help from the hamstring group that runs from the bottom of the hip (ischial tuberosity), to the back of the knee (tibia).</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, these muscles are used for all sorts of movements other than simply lifting a load off the floor, they contribute to propelling us forwards, the hamstrings flex the knee and also cushion us along with the buttocks (gluteus maximus) when we sit.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This mention of sitting is likely one of the contributing factors to why we may need to work these muscles more than we may have done in the past. We spend a lot of time sitting bent over our computers or watching TV sitting on them thus making them more and more redundant. This also means that when we want to use them they appear ‘lazy’ and under worked….because…..well they are!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Insta Butts!</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The posterior hip muscles have also become quite an aphrodisiac these days (apparently) thanks to Instagram and maybe Kim Kardashian. However many are resorting to surgery to achieve the fashionably large buttocks when simply lifting weights and eating well consistently can do this naturally.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Deadlift Variations </b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now similar to the squat again there are going to be deadlift variations that suit certain genetics better due to joint angle variations etc. So when considering which one to use injury history, genetics and the goal are obviously to contribute to the one/s you choose for your client...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard Deadlift</span></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possibly the most commonly used because you simply have a midfoot stance, bend the knees, stiffen the spine &amp; lift, like a kind of bent over squat. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lower risk by comparison to following examples in terms of joint ranges &amp; force of load (kilo dependant of course). </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The quads help out with the bend at the knee on this one similar to when we squat. The difference is the extra load on the spine extensors due to a greater forward flexion of the hip. More range, more risk but more benefit!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Romanian Deadlift</span></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as RDL this variation is generally performed with less knee flexion thus requiring more range at the hip. This will of course therefore give more work across that joint &amp; less across the knee into the quads. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rack Pulls</span></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is in this blog since the joint actions and areas worked are fundamentally the same as in a deadlift. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However here we simply pull from the rack and replace for each each rep - Less working range means less risk so someone learning this movement </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those concerned about lifting from the floor might consider this as an alternative to the deadlift.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stiff Leg Deadlift</span></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My favourite! This movement, exactly as it suggests, requires the lifter to keep a straight &amp; stiff leg / knee - It results in a much bigger ROM on hamstrings due to a bigger knee angle. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sumo Deadlift</span></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My least fav possibly due to my pelvic geometry. Performed with very wide foot stance like a sumo wrestler would stand with a wide foot position to avoid being toppled over by their opponent. This style of lifting a weight is often seen in powerlifting since this wide foot/knee position means the lifter is closer to the floor, thus leaving less range required to pull the weight from the floor. It also has less forward flexion at the hip thus loading the lower spine with slightly less range. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the use of variations likely came about due to the risk factors a true deadlift can impose and to make the competition of lifting as much weight as possible from the floor easier. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each can have varying degrees of range at an individual\'s joints - hip, knee and ankle as described above.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Summary </b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So while it is an exercise that is often generalized we can see here how the variations can differ quite a bit. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to look at your client, assess their goals and their needs, look at what movements they need to create in their sport, als consider any joint limitations and then make a decision on which style of deadlifts most suit their programme and intrinsic biomechanics.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, as we did with the squat, we can look out how using the Biomechanics Coach system we can see improvements in the deadlift by helping them move better. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a much more extensive educational read please please read this by Greg Nuckols who is FANTASTIC at giving much more detail and evidence around the details of the deadlift for those wanting more ...</span>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.strongerbyscience.com/how-to-deadlift/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.strongerbyscience.com/how-to-deadlift/</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready To Help Your Clients Move Better &amp; More Freely?</h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #3a9bfc;\"><a style=\"color: #3a9bfc;\" href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\">If You’re Ready To Add The Biomechanics Coach System To Your Skillset Then Click Here!</a></span></h3>\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17664\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Communication-Skills-For-Personal-Trainers-Biomechanics-Coach-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2766\" height=\"1312\" />','The Deadlift - Which Variation Is Right For You?','','draft','closed','closed','','the-deadlift-which-variation-is-right-for-you','','','2024-07-16 11:26:31','2024-07-16 11:26:31','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=17991',0,'post','',0),
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(18161,3,'2019-10-28 18:41:19','2019-10-28 18:41:19','<h2><b>Are You REALLY Committed To Your Professional Development?</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is always one thing great coaches have in common…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They NEVER stop learning!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They never assume they know everything. The seek out experts, learn and grow… continuously.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are great coaches BECAUSE they are great students!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>When’s Your Next Course Booked?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we speak with most personal trainers, sports therapists, sports coaches etc, they often have some course or workshop that they want to go on, but for whatever reason haven’t actually booked.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They KNOW it will improve their skills, they KNOW it will help their clients, they KNOW it will help their business, but they just don’t “...</span><b><i>find the time...</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">” to research it more, or to simply sign up.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where have you heard that excuse before eh?…. Oh yeah… your clients that don’t do what YOU ask them to after your sessions!! Right?!?!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s scary investing in yourself. we get it! BUT investing in yourself is the greatest thing you can do. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You see,......YOU are the only <em>limit</em> to your success</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By improving yourself, you get to increase the potential that YOU are able to reach.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 2 types of development that we believe are key to all coaches...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>On-Going Personal Development</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are big believers that coaches should ALWAYS be developing themselves. There should be on going, daily / weekly plan for personal development and education, like listening to podcasts and reading books.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that finding time can feel really challenging. You have those early mornings, split shifts, late nights and still a ‘to do’ list a month long, right? And that’s without your down time being scheduled in. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actually one of the biggest reasons coaches don’t do this comes down to the fact it’s not scheduled into their diary. So here is a small tip, make sure your development time is booked in. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you drive to work, switch off the music and listen to podcasts or a book.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t be the client who can’t FIND the time to exercise.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The One Big Course</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For us, there should be at least one big skill development project each year.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing one course or workshop, that really pushes you, that challenges you, that helps you really grow as a coach.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the one big course that could change your business into one that actually finally serves YOU… </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, this is more of a decision to take action and book on!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s time you were a good client! It’s time you MADE the time to invest in yourself. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are asking people to invest in you and yet you aren’t willing to invest in coaching yourself. How do you think you are going to sell coaching if you aren’t willing to invest in it yourself?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Stop Putting It Off</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have spoken to a lot of coaches this year who have told us…</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“I am definitely going to do this <em>at some point”</em></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that those people very rarely actually make the leap and do it. In fact, we often see or speak to them a year or 2 later and they haven’t done any further development and guess what… they’re exactly where they were before. Still not entirely happy but still wanting a different result.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doesn’t that remind you of the person who complains about their weight, or their injury, but does nothing to actually fix it?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Either do something about it, or stop complaining. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agreed?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>2020 Personal Trainer Goals</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like you set goals with your clients, we want you to set a goal for you to achieve next year for when it comes to your development. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it’s to do a course, which course? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go sign up to it now!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you’ve made a decision, go and commit to it right now.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t leave it till next week… or we both know that it will never happen. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up to it now! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go look at their website, click the button that says find out more or sign up and take action!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the company is anything like us, there are various different ways you can pay for the course. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So today’s post has really, hopefully, been a bit of a kick up the backside for those of you who haven’t been learning and growing recently.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>Your Challenge</strong></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, the challenge we are going to leave you with is this…</span>\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 minutes of personal development each day - podcasts, reading, watching - anything that is going to help you develop as a coach. Book it into your diary… now! If you are going to listen to podcasts, go download them and line them up for your car journey. Download an audio book. </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book on to one BIG course that is going to really take your skills to the next level. (Remember, if it scares you, it means it’s probably a good thing to do.. Easy courses… won’t push you to grow.)</li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now obviously we would love for the big course you do to be ours. We know it might not be and thats ok. We want all coaches to be developing themselves and our courses aren’t for everyone.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, for some of you, our Biomechanics Coach Diploma will be exactly what you need. So we have a bit of info and a promise for you...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Biomechanics Education Promise</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are going to make you a promise here, so open up your diary …. Yes right now...... waiting…. Ok so for those of you who have been meaning to book on for AGES see listed below options at ALL price points. So no matter what you feel comfortable with there is always an option for you to experience our training.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Promise?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We ALWAYS promise you will get value, quality and skills that you can apply immediately into your business. We promise standards that are of the highest level in our industry because YOUR classroom experience is of utmost importance to us. We passionately care about your experience and we have a vested interest in your success. We can help more people through YOU.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So we are on the lookout for brand bearers who care, representatives of the intrinsic biomechanics &amp; iMoveFreely programmes to continue to grow our community of phenomenal professionals whose confidence does not exceed their skill set but DOES shine out in their facility. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t just take my word for it though, have a look at what these guys have to say about it:</span></h3>\n&nbsp;\n<blockquote><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The iMoveFreely® programme changed the way that I teach every class &amp; client. I put this information into my Fitness Pilates, FFY &amp; Conditioning programmes to help my clients improve their movement &amp; prevent injury. </span></i><b><i>IT IS THE BEST COURSE THAT I HAVE EVER BEEN ON!” </i></b>\n\n<b>Jayne Nicholls Director Group X Training Ltd</b></blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n<blockquote><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello Rachel,</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just wanted to say thank you so much for all of your help and support through doing the Biomechanics Diploma.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has truly and honestly changed my life for the better.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I signed up I was in a situation of being unsure where to take my business or whether to give up all together.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing the course has not only expanded my knowledge and given an increased skill base, but also totally lifted the work to another level! It’s helped with personal and business growth.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have had support and access to services via the Biomechanics community which in 2 months has expanded my business, which is incredible.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The future is looking a lot more promising!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s instilled faith, confidence, excitement and a passion for the work I do, helping people to achieve their goals, and be even better versions of themselves.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It really is a supportive helpful, interesting community of people and further training. As long as I listen and do the work, there’s no reason why great things can’t be achieved!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will highly recommend to others &#x1f601;</span>\n\n<b>Louise Pitt</b></blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n<blockquote><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gosh!! Thanks so much Rachel for amazing feedback super helpful!,</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What a great way to start the New Year! It has been a truly wonderful course, have learnt so much and so grateful for all the teams support. Having opened my Pilates studio in September I felt a bit overwhelmed with everything, thank you for your patience and  giving me the extra time to complete my case studies, and yes can use them no worries.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For sure will keep in touch, as you said this is just the beginning!! Looking forward to seeing you hopefully in June for the workshop, and looking forward to the next step L4 lower back.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Have a great day, you have made mine!</span>\n\n<b>Lucia xxx</b></blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n<blockquote><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi Rachel!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly I wanted to thank you for a fab couple of days.  Really buzzing from it, and already thinking about how I will use it going forward.  I can\'t wait to start putting it into practice, and for the next workshop!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks again, and see you next month.</span>\n\n<b>Tracy Swindell</b>\n\n<b>(I left a commercial gym &amp; doubled my salary in year 1 and predict triple year 2)</b></blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n<blockquote><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are such an amazingly passionate and inspiring lady I feel so lucky to have picked this course, and even more lucky to have you delivering it. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After spending those 2 days in the class taking in what I can, I actually leave feeling not just more knowledgeable but more enthusiastic about life in general, and I think that\'s all down to you. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\'m not a very confident person at this time in my life but you put me at ease, you don\'t just rush through it you make time for everyone. Your always more than happy to be challenged on anything. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\'ve got some teaching techniques that just work for everyone, understanding of where people are at, and give an explanation in a way that\'s suited to the individuals needs. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\'s clear to see that you literally love, live and breathe what you do. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How you do what you do and make time for so many people, your drive and passion is just mind blowing, and i\'ll say again, truly inspiring. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For myself moving forward in life this course is probably the best thing I had ever done, so lucky that I didn\'t miss out on this. Thank you for all you do Rachel </span>\n\n<b>Tommy Berrabe </b></blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n<blockquote><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi Rachel</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I just wanted to thank you for your time and expertise over this weekend. You have invaluable knowledge but deliver the training in a practical way to suit the learners on the course (underpinned by the manuals) and at a level to suit all, whilst achieving the standards you require. The environment was informal, yet the emphasis on professionalism extremely high. The pace matched the needs of the whole group, giving time to ask questions and ponder on the new skills and knowledge and your method of questioning ensures learners are thinking critically and independently. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For me personally, it has reiterated key points from the Biomechanics Trainer workshop and given me plenty of practical tips to develop my business further. This was exactly what I wanted to achieve from the course having noticed that I am not quite getting the results I think intrinsic biomechanics can offer my clients and their perception of the service provided is not always accurate. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Looking forward to the next workshop :) </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Thanks again,</span>\n\n<b> Becky Eagling</b></blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n<blockquote><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have been meaning to drop you an email. Myself and my clients have been buzzing with the remarkable improvements the screens and releases etc have achieved. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have 1 client who has been struggling with a grumbly SIJ issue every time she squats or deadlifts. 10 days of 4Sign release and now squatting and deadlifting without any problems! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Osteopath has been very interested in the courses and I wouldn\'t be surprised if she signs up for a course at some point.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Really looking forward to the next courses to build on the skills.</span>\n\n<b>Jason Howard</b></blockquote>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  </span>\n<h2><b>Are You Ready To Commit To Improving Your Service?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introducing you to the Biomechanics Coach Diploma...</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Groundbreaking Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching is bridging the gap between the exercise and medical worlds.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It continues to have a reputation for giving personal trainers a much deeper understanding of the body and movement with evidence-based assessment skills for every joint in the body and all of the 3 subsystems including myofascial, skeletal and neural.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We enable learners to improve their anatomy knowledge &amp; interdisciplinary communication skills while introducing you to a fast-growing network of diverse professionals to gain second and third opinions from allowing you to become the confident practitioners we know you can be. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who also have an Exercise Referral Qualification we can upgrade you to Level 4 LBP with a few</span><b> extra exams</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> BUT this is not a requirement for gaining the Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching nor accessing it on as a stand-alone.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><strong>SPECIAL OFFER - Ends December 16th 2019</strong></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure your spot for one of our 2020 diplomas before Dec 16th 2019 and you\'ll also get a special offer...</span>\n<h3>Option 1: Payment Plan Option - Total Investment = £2397</h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">£150 x 15 + 1 X £147 (Ends Jan 2021)</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You get a goodie bag (including Wolverson lacrosse ball, resistance band, foam roller, iMoveFreely bag, colouring anatomy book)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Option 2: Pay in Full</strong> </span>- Total Investment = £2397 + BONUSES</h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You get a goodie bag as above <em>AND a 12 months IBA Membership worth £432</em></span>\n<h3>- Total Investment = £2397</h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(inc clothing, online courses, portal, videos, resources and 4 extra face to face workshops etc)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These courses are already filling up so do not hesitate, do not miss out because you simply don’t take action. <a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/tell-me-more\">Click here to register your interest and chat with one of the team!</a></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>NOTTINGHAM <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">(50% places already sold)</span></b></h3>\n<b>FRI-SUN </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mar 10th-12th Pelvic Spine Biomechanics Workshop</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apr 17th/19th Shoulder, Knee/Foot Biomechanics Workshop</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 16th/17th Low Back Health Workshop </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 20th Exam </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>BELFAST </b></h3>\n<b>FRI-SUN</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apr 3rd-5th Pelvic Spine Biomechanics Workshop</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jun 12th-14th Shoulder, Knee/Foot Biomechanics Workshop</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oct 16th/17th Low Back Health Workshop </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nov 13th Exam </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>LONDON  <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">(50% places already sold)</span></b></h3>\n<b>WED-FRI</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apr 22nd-24th Pelvic Spine Biomechanics Workshop</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 20th-22nd Shoulder, Knee/Foot Biomechanics Workshop</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jun 18th/19th Low Back Health Workshop </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 30th Exam</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>SCOTLAND - AUGUST START</b></h3>\n<b>FRI-SUN </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aug 7th-9th Pelvic Spine Biomechanics Workshop</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sept 11th-13th Shoulder, Knee/Foot Biomechanics Workshop</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dec 4th/5th Low Back Health Workshop </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jan 2021 TBC</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>NOTTINGHAM - SEPTEMBER START</b></h3>\n<b>FRI-SUN</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sept 4th-6th Pelvic Spine Biomechanics Workshop</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oct 2nd-4th Shoulder, Knee/Foot Biomechanics Workshop</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oct 30th/31st Low Back Health Workshop </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nov 21st Exam </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>LONDON - SEPTEMBER START</b></h3>\n<b>WED-FRI</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sept 23rd-25th Pelvic Spine Biomechanics Workshop</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oct 21st-23rd Shoulder, Knee/Foot Biomechanics Workshop</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nov 19th/20th Low Back Health Workshop </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dec 10th Exam </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>If you are ready to invest in yourself then we want you to take action now. <a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/tell-me-more\">Click here, enter your details and let’s connect on the phone to see if this is the right programme for you. </a></b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P.S. 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(18287,3,'2019-11-04 11:12:30','2019-11-04 11:12:30','<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…. And What We Can All Learn From It!!</span></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While most people were getting Halloween outfits sorted for themselves or their kids, I found myself in a chair, with a suction tube and a long spoon in my ear…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I was having my ears cleaned out and it was both horrendous and incredible!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There were so many lessons to learn from my experience that I just had to share it with you (no pictures I promise)...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Why EarWax Removal?</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes that’s right I had my ears cleansed of earwax and the experience I had was so impactful it made me cry and unable to speak (I know!!) for around an hour. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This goes all the way back to my childhood when I had numerous ear infections and experienced 2 x agonisingly painful perforated eardrums a couple of times to the detriment of my hearing. However, my hearing loss wasn’t so apparent at the time yet when I look back now I recognise how much it did indeed affected me.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My teachers would make me sit at the front because they thought I wasn\'t listening when in fact I hadn\'t heard them. It also made to feel stupid because I didn\'t know the answer to a question because I actually hadn\'t heard it the first time and I got so sick of asking people to repeat themselves that I gave up.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving up asking people to repeat what they had said inevitably brought more problems and in some cases, I simply avoided certain situations.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There were times when they looked at me when I replied with the answer I THOUGHT was required only to be made to feel more stupid as I had guessed wrong. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Years of this can have its toll on a kid and I just accepted that I probably was pretty dumb, when you get told often enough - I mean I am certainly NOT academic since every teacher I ever has felt compelled to tell me!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My enjoyment of music was possibly because of all of the above and also resulted in my enjoyment for expression through dance and became (god knows how!?!?!?) a professional dancer.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also got away with my bad hearing in my decade working as a carer with the elderly and disabled. Many of them were not so great at hearing or being academic either so we all spoke pretty loud and about basic stuff. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyway, over the years I gained confidence in myself but simply accepted my hearing loss as part of my poorly ears during my childhood.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then my boyfriend who uses earbuds at work suddenly lost his hearing so he found an ear clinic locally to go and get his ears checked out for excessive earwax. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His hearing returned immediately and he told me proudly about his MASSIVE lumps of earwax - gross eh! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He suggested I get mine checked out…”...</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you never know</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…” he said.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I soon found myself on the way. As I drove there I realised how crackly my ears are and they always buzz a bit and I often get tinnitus too which I have simply learned to live with!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>The Earwax Experience </b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ear clinic was in a high street and had very smart clear branding with lettering that gave the impression of intelligence - don\'t ask my why it just did.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I was greeted warmly by Alan who was going to check out my ears. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dressed in a way that made him look clever (again he just did). He smiled as he looked straight at me and shaking my hand and invite me inside his room. The image he gave was just perfect - I trusted him immediately! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His room was super clean, slightly clinical, with nice artwork of the inside of an ear hanging from the wall.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>SMART Goal</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alan started by asking me about my REASON FOR VISIT. As I explained my lifelong hearing issues, recent degradation of hearing and other symptoms he took notes, nodding and asking a few questions for CLARITY. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He paraphrased to let me know he heard what I was saying. He was sympathetic, understanding and made me feel like I must be the same as so many other patents he sees on a regular basis. I wasn’t necessarily losing my hearing. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He explained simply what often happens in cases like my REASON FOR VISIT and that he would do his utmost to help based upon my REASON FOR VISIT. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal was SMART and related specifically to my RFV</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S - Ear wax removal</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M - Locate wax and removal can be measured by extracting it.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A - Alan’s training, experience and equipment meant he felt it was achievable as he stated.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R - Realistically Alan had such a high success rate he promised free treatments if it wasn’t possible which showed confidence that the goal was realistic and he has integrity </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T - Alan regularly does each ear in 10 minutes but professionally allows an hour per appointment giving us both a suitable time limit for the goal</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>The Procedure</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alan explained all of the equipment in the room and what he would be doing step by step. This gave me absolute clarity and comfort in what to expect since there was some mild anxiety about what this was going to entail. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, he asked if I would like to see what he could see as he looked in my ears. He could show me a magnified version on the screen in front of me.</span>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“OH Yes please!”</span></i>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I replied eager to understand my body better. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OMFG!!!! Can I say that in a blog? - apologies for the profanity but the sight that came into view on the screen was literally something out of a horror show….dark, grungy, cloggy, brown/black, matted awful horrid earwax! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“I never realised it was that colour</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?” I said. Alan replied “</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oh this wax has been here for years and years, compacted down on top of more and more, so it becomes hard and dark and very difficult to remove by yourself”</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet he seemed really confident he could remove it. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PLEASE GET IT OUT NOW!!!</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> My mind screamed! I was now horrified, glad Alan had made me feel trust in him when I realised the horrific truth about what I was hiding in my ears all along!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Reality</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He explained it might feel tender at times as he might need to scrape away at my funky old ear wax and to let him know so he could ease off if it did. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I leaned my head to one side and he started by using a machine that I can only describe as a being like a dehumidifier with a very narrow suction tube with a thinker see-through tube connecting them. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The suction kicked on once he switched it on and was loud in my ear but it was kinda nice to think he would be pulling that sucker out of my poor ear. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small glugs of brown sludge scooted up the tube, the sucking sound was weirdly satisfying as I imagined what it was removing. He would swap between the sucker and a teeny weeny very long-handled spoon thing that he used to scrape the sides with the help of a metal cone thing for positioning. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I meditated</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However 30 minutes later he was still at it! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PHEW!! Even Alan confessed that this was a tough set of ear sludge. YUCK!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He sprayed olive oil in and started the other ear while the first one had a soak to loosen off.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the time he is soothing me with confidence in his ability to remove what was beginning to feel like a small alien life inside my ears. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second ear began to feel sore and I had to ask him to stop for a break so he went back to the first ear. He sprayed oil in then changed back to the first ear.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 minutes more this side and suddenly it was like he had experienced something wonderful as he held proudly a large clump of disgusting ear wax the size of a squished olive!! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jeeeeeezee!! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This just seemed to froth us both up into a determined frenzy to get the other side completely clear! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scraping, sucking, scraping away and it was soooo tender but he was just as desperate to remove it as I was. He dug and scraped and sucked and FINALLY…..</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 more minutes later, totalling 1 hour altogether, the second alien appeared stuck to the end of his suction tube! No less disgusting either! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“WOW” </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alan exclaimed </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“This normally takes around 10 mins per ear &amp; yours is probably the second toughest ear wax removal I have done in my career! </span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ah the honour! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>My Life Changed In That Moment</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total elation first, then wait what sorry your shouting Alan, ssshhhhh WHOAH Hang on a minute why do I want to cry? It was THAT painful but, just a minute, I can actually hear crystal clearly! Like TURN THE SOUND DOWN FFS!!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I was smiling like a kid trick or treating with their pumpkin bursting with sweets already</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My face was aching from smiling as I shook Alan’s hand vigorously, he was smiling too and I think he understood because as I was leaving saying thank you over and over I was almost crying, overcome with the joy of sound.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And then I was outside in the street with everyone walking around as if no miracles had occurred, like it was another normal day, shopping and MAKING SO MUCH FREAKIN NOISE!!! JEEEZE SHHHHHHHHH EVERYONE!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then there were tears as I stumbled back to my car due to the amplification of my sense altering my balance somehow.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unable to call my boyfriend because I knew I wouldn\'t be able to speak and because of the hyper sensitivity of my ears. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I drove home smiling</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I had to turn my stereo down</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I enjoyed sounds </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally I did call my boyfriend and had to put him on loud speaker because my hearing was so sensitive against the phone. I filled up again as I described my experience.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What Lessons Can We Learn From This?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Tip One - Subject Lines</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly email headers are vital to encouraging your followers to actually be motivated to open &amp; read what you have to say, so we are constantly having to come up with interesting titles. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mine has relevance because of the time of year and also an experience I had that taught me several things about my own business.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By relating to a current event, you enter the conversation people are already having</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Tip Two - Ask For Testimonials</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always ask for feedback at the point when you see your clients joy at feeling successful! Ask them to answer a few questions on camera or to take 2 minutes to write down how they are feeling and why WHILE they are in that state or emotion. I would have literally sold this experience to anyone who asked me at this moment I wanted to </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scream</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the rooftops (see what I did there?) how amazing it was! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Tip 3: The Experience Matters</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s the first impression someone gets when they walk into your facility? From the look, the smell, to how they are greeted and everything in between. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Tip 4: Do Your Prices Reflect The Value?</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At £40 per ear, for what normally takes 10 minutes, you might think that sounds expensive.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it’s not about the time I was there, even though I used my full hour. It\'s about the value the result brings.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">£80 for that feeling I talked about… worth it EVERY time! I’d pay it again tomorrow! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What results do you get your clients? Think about that? Helping people move better, allows them to play with their children pain free… that’s worth a lot of money!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Tip 5: Set Expectations</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest reasons people get upset with a service is because their understanding of what results they can get are not realistic. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“I thought I was going to lose 3 stone in 3 days?”</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s your job to make sure the expectations are clear and realistic. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Tip Three</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be careful what you tell someone</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Tip Four</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your earwax checked!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Are You Ready To Help Your Clients Move More Freely?</h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\">Click here if you would like to find out more about the Biomechanics Coach Diploma and let\'s have a chat</a></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10836\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1225\" height=\"612\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;','My Horrific Halloween Earwax Experience','','draft','closed','closed','','my-horrific-halloween-earwax-experience','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=18287',0,'post','',0),
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(18457,3,'2019-11-11 14:05:36','2019-11-11 14:05:36','<h1><b>Helping your clients run faster and reduce their risk of injury</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you work with clients who run? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you’re a running coach, triathlon coach, personal trainer helping people go from couch to 5k then this is a post for you.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is so much conflicting advice in the running world and today we wanted to get to the bottom of some of the myths and advice out there.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These could be things your clients say or perhaps even things you say that could be slowing them down (in both actual times and their performance) or worse, increasing their risk of injury.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This week we are very honoured to have a world leader in intrinsic biomechanics Martin Haines, offer us insights into key questions and the evidence around running form.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So many of us have clients who run, or want to run, remain injury free and maybe even gain a few PB’s along the way!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can we help?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well with guidance and evidence based information from a world leader we can pass on great advice to our clients by staying up to date with superior quality information. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guest blog from Martin also gives you an insight into the Running Biomechanics workshop we deliver in our programmes if you would like more practical skills to improve your service to clients who run…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Is Running Form Important? </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The way you run can be the difference between fulfilling your potential and never quite being as good as you’d hoped. However, running form/technique/style is very personal and depends upon a number of factors which should be assessed by an experienced coach familiar with biomechanical principles or by a Biomechanics Coach.  There is little evidence that the alignment of various body segments statically or dynamically alters your injury risk or indeed improves performance, in fact you will see some runner’s in your group who demonstrate personalised styles and techniques that include for example buckling knees, flailing arms and flat feet and some seem to get injured no more than those who run with a more orthodox style (and sometimes injured less frequently!). </span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also a number of running coaches who encourage you to run using ‘their method’.  Their method may coincidentally suit you and work well, but unless you are analysed carefully and the results find that particular style is suited to your mechanics and anatomy, it may cause you more problems.  Don’t be seduced by pseudo-science suggesting one style suits everyone – you are an individual and deserve to be trained as one. One size does not fit all. Find your own style that works for you; and that may be simply going out and running, doing what you feel is comfortable.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>It\'s Suggested That Everyone Should Have A Cadence Of 180 Strides Per Minute To Prevent Knee Injuries, Is This True?  </b></h2>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actually, 180 cadence (number of strides per minute or stride frequency) is supposed to be the ideal cadence for optimal running at elite level, but this is meant as a “barometer not a governor” (Hailey Middlebrook, Runner’s need 2019).  Whether there is an injury risk reduction is not clear. This cadence is based upon some anecdotal observations by legendary coach Jack Daniels as far back as 1984. Then a paper by Burns et al in 2019</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1  </span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suggested that while this is an average cadence for many elite level distance runners (in fact Burns found it was 182 in his test cohort), cadence seems to be dependent upon the speed you run and your height.  The quicker you run, the higher your cadence (the greater number of steps you take per minute) and the taller you are, the lower your cadence (less number of steps required per minute as</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can take fewer steps per minute to cover the same distance)</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.  </span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight, age, speed and running experience did not seem to be relevant.  You may also consider that </span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cadence would likely depend upon your type of foot strike, any leg length discrepancies, hip mobility, calf mobility, nerve mobility in the back of your leg or even spinal mobility.  So, your cadence can be used to benchmark improvement, but there is no evidence to suggest that a higher cadence means you are more likely to prevent injury.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What Is Gait Analysis &amp; How Accurate Is It? </b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an assessment of how you run; it can be as sophisticated as using high speed cameras and analysis software, but it can be as simple as someone watching you run. Both can be of value.  The sophisticated methods are accurate enough to be able to help you, but equally an experienced and skilled coach can be very helpful by visually analysing how you run too. You may also be aware that there are some “APPs for that” too.  Do be careful though, don’t change your style based upon an analysis that encourages you to run closer to a theoretically ‘correct’ style. Your anatomy and mechanical make-up may suit your current style better than something that is more orthodox or a coach’s preferred teaching method. Make any changes under close supervision and don’t change for changes sake.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>I\'m Injury Free, But I\'ve Been Told My Form Is Off - Should I Change Anything?</b></h2>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite our advances in technology and our understanding of the body, as well as training and conditioning techniques, many experts suggest that the old adage; “If it aint broke, don’t fix it”, still applies today.  Your body moves how it needs to move to accommodate your anatomy and personal mechanics. If you do have a personalised style, make sure anyone who wants to change that style (to make it theoretically better) first understands precisely why you are running as you do.  If you are running as you do to accommodate a genetically stiff hip for example and your technique is changed to something theoretically better, you may no longer be able to accommodate that stiffness and end up loading the hip, potentially causing problems. If the hip problem is something that is correctable then make the changes to your hip by exercise or treatment, and make sure that the rest of your body has the capacity to adapt to those changes, then make slow alterations to your style – if indeed any change is still necessary.  It takes a skilled coach and a detailed assessment to make these changes to minimise the risk of causing problems as your body adapts to the style changes.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>I’ve Been Told I Pronate &amp; Have Been Advised To Wear Shoes To Help Support The Arch Of My Foot</b></h2>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term pronation and its relevance to running performance and injury prevention is still not fully understood.  Pronation is a rolling of the foot inwards and its part of the shock-absorbing mechanism when your foot lands on the floor; along with movement from your ankles, knees, hips and spine.  That’s the easy bit, the difficulty is establishing how much pronation is right for each individual. There some runners who seem to have a lot of pronation but who rarely get injured and others who seem to have much less pronation are injured frequently – clearly there is more to it than simply the amount of pronation.  The consensus from the recognised experts seems to be that if you are not getting injured frequently then there is no need to interfere with your pronation – and even if you are getting injured more than you would like, there may be other areas that you would look to address first anyway. This may include areas such as your pelvis, a dysfunction in which can create an apparent leg length discrepancy. This may not be an issue in itself, but your foot may alter its amount of pronation to accommodate the leg length discrepancy – so any apparent pronation issues may simply be a compensation from higher up the leg.  Perhaps you can see how correcting the problem at the foot in this example could be counterproductive. There are many more examples which can get quite complicated, so get checked out by someone who is an expert in the field before you change your shoes to support your arch or reduce your pronation. </span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti pronator shoes or ‘corrective’ insoles do have their place and can help runners, but make sure they’re necessary and are prescribed at the right time.  Also note that insoles are often temporary measures to offload an injured structure until it has healed and your rehab is completed, they can then often be removed or at least the support reduced. </span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>How Can The Upper Body Influence Running Form? </b></h2>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically the upper and lower body are synchronised to optimise your running style.  So, if your legs have a personalised style your arms will likely move differently too to accommodate and visa versa. So, if you had a stiff upper back or a long-term shoulder injury for example, it is likely that your upper body movements will accommodate the resulting mechanical issues.  This will likely cause some form of compensation in your hips and/or legs too. This shows how important it is to make sure you deal with the causes of the movement style issues before you correct the style issue itself. Also, any change in arm movement style should be accompanied by suitable measures to understand the likely hip/leg compensations and then exercises to help them adapt should be provided. </span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Is There A Hierarchy Of Things That I Could Work On? And Where Does Running Form Adaptions Sit Into That? </b></h2>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is difficult to say with any certainty that injuries or running styles are linked to a particular body part, we perform any movement based upon learned patterns, movement experiences, our anatomy and past injuries.  There are however occasions when a ‘system re-boot’ is helpful. We are born with unconditioned reflexes</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which enable us to perform movements seemingly without thinking about them; such as when we are babies - lifting our head, rolling, lifting our hands to our mouths to feed for example. Then as get older we perform tasks that are less natural; such as sitting in chairs rather than sitting down on our haunches. We also get injured for various reasons and perform unusual movement patterns to protect the injured area – these movements can become permanent if you’re not careful.  All of these problems cause something called conditioned reflexes</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2</span></i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; ones that our bodies have created to enable us to move to compensate for pain or unaccustomed stiffness or weakness. Our bodies were not originally designed to move in this way and so further problems can result due to the causes of these unnatural movements.  One way of identifying these causes is to be screened or tested – the resultant exercises to help with any issues can be thought of as a ‘system reboot’. Biomechanics Coaches or a Physiotherapist skilled in the science of Biomechanics could help you with this.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>If You Could Offer The General Public One Piece Of Advice What Would It Be?</b></h2>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run how nature intended you to run, without any thought to it.  Progress your mileage slowly and let your body run freely. If you have regular or recurrent problems then look to understand why, by having an assessment of your body’s mechanics. Not necessarily a running analysis, an analysis of your body – to see if your body has the capacity to run the sort of distances and frequencies that you are doing. If it highlights correctable issues, then perform exercises to correct them and then carry on running using your previous style. Interestingly, you may find that your style changes naturally (without trying) when your body has the capacity to move differently, perhaps better. If the assessment shows that you have a structural or anatomical anomaly then you should see a coach to help you change your style to work around that anomaly, which may not be orthodox, but will work for you.  </span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Summary from Rachel</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So as you see Martin challenges some pretty common misconceptions about running form. If you would like to discuss any of these issues while having an opportunity to also learn practical skills to support you when coaching your running clients, why not join us for Running Biomechanics in 2020?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to help your clients run faster, achieve personal bests, or perhaps just reduce their risk of injury while training for that marathon they signed up for having never run before then this one day workshop is for you.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the end of the day you’ll know how to…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel comfortable and confident in assessing your runners to help them gain their next PB!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine you being known as the ‘go to PT’ for runners, even high level runners!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will learn;</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 Foot Tests from the ‘Foot Posture Index’  </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Calf Tests - Range &amp; Strength </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Hip Tests </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of the above come with relevant biomechanical exercise interventions.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>When &amp; Where Are The Upcoming Running Biomechanics Workshops?</h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running Biomechanics Workshops 2020</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Nottingham - </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feb 29th or Oct 25th 10:00-4:00</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>London - </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 2nd 10:00-4:00</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Belfast  - </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nov 15th 10:00-4:00</span>\n<h2></h2>\n<h2>What\'s the investment?</h2>\nJust <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">£188 per person!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>How Do I Book?</h2>\nWant to get booked on immediately? <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/running-biomechanics-workshops/#tab-description\">Then click here and book your place! </a>\n\nif you have more questions and would like to find out more, just pop me an email at <a href=\"mailto:rachel@biomechanicseducation.com\">rachel@biomechanicseducation.com</a> with the best number to reach you on and we can get on a call and have a chat about the workshop.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/running-biomechanics-workshops/#tab-description\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18460 size-full\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Running-Biomechanics-Myths-Martin-Haines-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1225\" height=\"612\" /></a>\n\n<b><i>References</i></b>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burns GT, Zendler JM, Zernicke RF. Step frequency patterns of elite ultramarathon runners during a 100km road race. J Appl. Physiol (1985). 2019 Feb 1;126(2):462-468. </span></i></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karel Lewit. Manipulative therapy. Published by Churchill Livingstone, 2010</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martin Haines DipRGRT MCSP SRP IBAM</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founder and Director Brytspark Limited</span></i>\n\n<a href=\"http://www.brytespark.com\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.brytespark.com</span></i></a>','The Biomechanics Of Running - Myths & Advice','','draft','closed','closed','','the-biomechanics-of-running-myths-advice','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=18457',0,'post','',0),
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(18628,3,'2019-11-18 17:56:06','2019-11-18 17:56:06','<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80803991 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80803991 BCX8\">Are Your Clients Really Dealing with Tight Hip Flexors or an Anterior Pelvic Tilt?</span></span><span class=\"EOP SCXW80803991 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\'s a common narrative: hours spent at a desk, followed by complaints of tight hip flexors and an anterior pelvic tilt. But before we jump to conclusions, let\'s challenge two misconceptions surrounding hip flexors.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Problems:</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Who determines the ideal pelvic posture when we\'re all built differently?</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rarely do we observe a positive Modified Thomas Test on range.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">While these issues exist, it\'s crucial to explore other factors before making assumptions about our clients\' conditions.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>Understanding Anterior Tilt:</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Anterior tilt isn\'t a diagnosis; it\'s a description of pelvic position relative to anatomical neutral. It occurs when the front hip bones (ASIS) are lower than the back ones (PSIS). But is it \"wrong\" for everyone?</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>Assessing Hip Flexors:</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\'s dive into the anatomy of hip flexors. These muscles, including the Psoas Major and others, play a crucial role in hip flexion. However, blaming tight hip flexors for an anterior tilt isn\'t always accurate.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>The Modified Thomas Test:</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">To assess hip flexor function, we employ the Modified Thomas Test. This updated version fixes the pelvis at a neutral position, allowing for more precise measurements.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h4><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Conduct the Test:</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></h4>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support the client supine, with one leg hanging freely off the table.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fix the pelvis in a neutral position.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Measure the drop of the hanging leg with precise bony landmarks.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Repeat on both sides for comparison.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<h3>Interpreting the Results:</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">A good measurement should consider symmetry between both sides. An asymmetry doesn\'t necessarily mean tight hip flexors; other factors may be at play.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>Addressing Hip Flexor Dysfunction:</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">If dysfunction is identified, it\'s crucial to address it effectively. Rather than solely focusing on stretching, consider techniques like Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) and specific strength exercises.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>Conclusion:<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understanding the Modified Thomas Test provides valuable insights into hip flexor function. By assessing accurately and addressing dysfunction effectively, we can help our clients move better and more freely.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n<h3>Ready to Enhance Your Skills?</h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\'re eager to integrate the Biomechanics Coach System into your practice, click </span><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/courses/biomechanics/biomechanics-coach-course/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to learn more!</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Ready To Help Your Clients Move Better &amp; More Freely?</h2>\r\nContact us <a href=\"mailto:info@biomechanicseducation.com\">here</a> to find out more.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10836 size-full\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1225\" height=\"612\" />','Debunking the Tight Hip Flexor Myth: Understanding the Modified Thomas Test','','publish','closed','closed','','the-tight-hip-flexor-misconception-modified-thomas-test','','','2025-01-20 16:01:57','2025-01-20 16:01:57','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=18628',0,'post','',0),
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(18634,0,'2019-11-18 16:55:46','2019-11-18 16:55:46','','Modified Thomas Test - Biomechanics Education','','inherit','open','closed','','modified-thomas-test-biomechanics-education','','','2019-11-18 16:55:46','2019-11-18 16:55:46','',0,'https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Modified-Thomas-Test-Biomechanics-Education-1.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),
(18735,3,'2019-11-25 13:08:08','2019-11-25 13:08:08','<h2><b>iMoveFreely For Life - Your Guide For Clients</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are moving less, feeling more aches &amp; pains, struggling with recurring injures &amp; feeling stressed much of the time.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we know that exercise comes as a recommended activity, many consider ‘exercising’ is something to be done at the local gym, leisure centre or village hall class. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that said we are starting to appreciate the value of movement improvement techniques &amp; not just simply having aesthetic goals or a sporting task to dictate their ‘exercise’ routine. However there is an easier was to move well &amp; move more. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One problem can be a lack of time, another barrier might be that they just don\'t enjoy \'exercising\' even though they know they feel better afterwards &amp; then there is the fact many just aren\'t aware of how simple it can be to improve movement frequency &amp; quality.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So we need to make it clear &amp; simple for our clients…by simply adding one thing at a time regularly &amp; consistently this can result in.....burning more NEAT Calories!</span>\n\n*Non Exercise Activity Thermogenisis - basically the calories you burn from just moving as oppose to specifically \'exercising\'\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More energy</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less pain </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less fatigue</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less stress</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved mental health </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved heart health</span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">......to name a few!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore this blog aims to offer insights, ideas &amp; suggestions that we can offer to support those who just don\'t have time, don\'t like \'exercise\' or struggle to be consistent. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Tip 1 - Digital de-clutter</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage clients to consider time limits which can now actually be set into iPhones! </span>\n\nSwitch OFF all alerts &amp; set times when you will allow yourself 20-30 mins, maybe morning &amp; evening, to catch up on social stuff\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scrolling through instagram reels or Facebook for example can literally suck time away in a vacuum that will never be regained!</span>\n\nAsk your clients how they feel about this, ask them what they think they could do differently.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Tip 2 - Walk more</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking at every opportunity….this has got to be one of the easiest things to start doing to add to the *NEAT calorie count!</span>\n\nYou may, or may not, already know that 10,000 steps a day should be the goal - no matter when, how fast or even in several periods throughout the day rather than one big long walk.\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very often we form habits to make ‘life easier’ even though it reduces movement opportunities. </span>\n\nAsk your client if they can think of an opportunity to add extra walking or steps into each day, a little each day &amp; consistently = a big difference over time!\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Tip 3 - Wriggle &amp; fidget</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s good to wriggle, fidget &amp; alter position regularly while sitting for achieving extra *NEAT calorie burn. Yet we are conditioned from a young age to sit still at school or college. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If clients are going to sit for long periods ask them to alter their position frequently, maybe using a reminder alert from a device every hour. The alteration doesn\'t need to be dramatic, maybe just have a variety of sitting height options. Foot stools, chairs, boxes to place the computer on so you can stand for a bit &amp; maybe a kneeling mat.</span>\n\nMaybe ask the client how they might feel about sitting on the floor for a period of time in the evenings. This is less \'comfortable\' and therefore increases the desire to fidget &amp; wriggle more.\n\nWhy not ask your clients whether they might try spending time on the floor &amp; if they have a foam roller or tennis ball they could use that to massage their buttocks, thighs or calves even while catching up on their favourite TV programme.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Tip 4 - Cook from scratch</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actually cooking from scratch has 2 fabulous health benefits for clients! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No packets or tins means not only are they going to eat healthier but chances are they will need to chop, slice &amp; peel more too which adds to their *NEAT calorie count yet again! </span>\n\nGetting others involved makes for quite a social event in the kitchen &amp; possible even some real quality time too!\n\nAsk your clients how they feel about this\n<h2></h2>\n<h2><b>Tip 5 - Grow your own veg</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growing our own veg helps contribute even more to points on Tip No 4 &amp; 1!</span>\n\n4. Tasty fresh produce AND more moves during gardening!\n\n1.  Less screen time too!\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Tip 6 - Cycle</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cycling instead of drive might be an alternative to walking when the distance is longer!</span>\n\nIt also reduces pollution &amp; gives an opportunity to soak up that all important Vitamin D too!\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Tip 7 - Ditch the TV</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ditch the TV...YES sell it! This is a tough one for many but only because of our cultures conditioning!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selling the TV might also improve relationships because we connect &amp; talk more without them! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And could save a fortune on broadband bills…!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Tip 8 - Stop saying yes!</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to NOT say yes to everything! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok this might surprise some clients but in this present lifestyle, we are all rushing about doing ‘stuff’ because we can rather than we actually want or need to.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talking clients though how to analyse each potential invitation to meet for a coffee &amp; seriously consider would it be more beneficial to say no &amp; exercise instead!? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or what about suggesting a workout instead of coffee?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Tip 9 - Smile more &amp; a lot</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smile more - ever heard of face yoga?</span>\n\nThere are lots of tiny muscles in our faces that show the expressions we use the most.\n\nLaughter lines are a joy\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even just the act of smiling helps your face and body into a posture that could help improve our psychology. </span>\n\nWhy not try it now......go on...SMILE...keeping smiling....keep smiling .....how does it make you feel?\n\nWhy not pass it on to the next person you see?\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Tip 10 - Play</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a ball to the park, and go and just play, play games with kids or friends.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So simple but suggest they swap a tv night or afternoon for this once a week &amp; see what happens! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Tip 11 - Hoovering</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoying the hoovering as it’s an excuse to move can also alter our perceptions of daily movement. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask clients how they would feel about considering hoovering as an excuse to move, or maybe sweeping up instead &amp; how about vigorously cleaning windows!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Tip 12 - Wash the car</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washing the car - same as above!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Summary</h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do any of these……?</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saves money</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moves you more </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saves time </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makes better use of time </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is soup for the soul </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makes others feel good </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makes you feel good </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gives you a healthier life all round </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without taking up EXTRA time…...mostly</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Tasks For Your Clients </b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact ask your client to grab a pen &amp; ask them to take a moment to imagine they have literally all the money they need - £10million</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now explain to them to imagine they have had it for some time, they did the big holiday, bought a car, nice house etc </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now ask them to….write HONESTLY…., exactly what their perfect day would go like...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What time would they wake?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where would they be??</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who with?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What would they wear?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What would they do?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes them feel blissfully happy more than anything else?</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now show them that if they are really honest to go back &amp; check how much of it could actually be possible TODAY without a huge amount of money.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>What Else Can They Do?</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What else could we help clients do today that can contribute to making them feel happier, fitter, healthier, </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">richer</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rich life doesn’t necessarily come from a huge bank account </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A truly rich life comes from great relationships </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If driven solely by money, the emotional drivers are usually missing, financial wealth is less likely to come without emotional drivers as gaining money takes work! Right!?!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>How Does iMoveFreely Fit In?</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I think we can all agree that a quality in life would include an absence of pain and the freedom to move freely and confidently. How many people wouldn’t wish for this? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And what if I said people could work towards that in just a couple minutes each day? Potentially not needing ANY extra time at all! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the roles we have as trainers/coaches is to educate, facilitate and empower our clients on how simple this can be for so many that are living with chronic pain, recurring injuries or physical limitations. We have a duty of care to show others just how simple it can be. We are exactly that, facilitators offering our clients simple solutions that fit with their beliefs &amp; goals to support their choice only when they are ready, in altering their daily habits for habits that bring an improved quality of life.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason iMoveFreely is such a perfect fit is that no gym or equipment or even much energy for these fabulous special techniques is required to contribute to an improved quality of life.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clients who choose to continue the lifestyles they lead (desk-bound, sedentary etc) will stil benefit from iMoveFreely techniques being introduced into their daily routines. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the techniques also work perfectly as a warm-up for our training sessions. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iMoveFreely is a series of special techniques we can demonstrate to our clients both online and in person, so they fit easily into our business model and also our clients daily life to initiate movement nourishment &amp; improvement.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>How to fit iMoveFreely into your training programme.....</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1). Taking Advantage of Recovery Time </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the simplest methods if your clients are time restricted is to teach clients to perform iMoveFreely during recovery or between sets of strength training. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Example One: When Squatting</b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform 4 Sign once per side (1 rep of 20% for 20 seconds)</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do your squat set (alter weights of necessary) </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat 4 Sign each side as before </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat for every set </span>\n<ol>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> S. If you do more than 4 Sets of squats, do more sets of 4 Sign!</span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Example Two: When Deadlifting</b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform pec min anti spasm  (1 rep of 20% for 20 seconds)</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform banded scapular retraction off the rack </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform deadlifts with a focus on scapular &amp; stiffness in spine </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2). Take Advantage of Sitting</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LOVE this one! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every single time your client sits down, on a bus, train, waiting for someone, in a meeting, cinema ....etc....teach them to do the relevant muscle energy techniques. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beauty of iMoveFreely is that much of it can be done in a chair, so if your client finds they are having to sit for any amount of time they can DO iMoveFreely!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3). Take Advantage of TV Time or Evenings </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is nothing wrong with a little downtime and for most that\'s going to be in the evening, maybe with the TV or with family.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life is what it is today so rather than expecting clients to fit in TIME to do iMoveFreely at a set time of the day, separate to the daily routine see how many ways you can teach them to combine them into things they are already doing.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No excuses for NOT nourishing movement!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be Happy </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move Freely</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready To Help Your Clients Move Better &amp; More Freely?</h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready for a game changing face to face workshop?</h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/imovefreely-instructor/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">If You’re Ready To Add The iMoveFreely Instructor Reconditioning Programme To Your Skillset Then Click Here!</a></h3>\n<a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10836 size-large\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-1024x512.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-1024x512.png 1024w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-300x150.png 300w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-768x384.png 768w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-600x300.png 600w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why.png 1225w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;','12 Simple Tips For Feeling Happier & Healthier','','draft','closed','closed','','12-simple-tips-for-feeling-happier-healthier-client-guide','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=18735',0,'post','',0),
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(18855,3,'2019-12-09 15:30:31','2019-12-09 15:30:31','<h2><b>The SMART Question Challenge </b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today I have a challenge for you, but first we need to set some foundations…</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of coaches, I find are very curious… they like to explore, challenge themselves, learn new things and with that comes a lot of questioning.</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you ask a lot of questions?</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you get into debates online about anatomy or exercises?</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you are in a Facebook group that is set up to answer your questions, or for you to find answers? </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you get frustrated by some of the answers you get?</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever considered that the answer you get may in fact highlight a problem with the quality of your question?</span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\'t just my opinion, you will here my buddy, Ben Coomber of the BTN Academy, also advocating the practice and use of great questions for a better chance of getting good quality answers.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did your parents ever give you a stupid answer to a question, full well knowing what they were doing and then follow it up with…</span>\n<blockquote><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> “</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer?”</span></i></blockquote>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That was an early teaching moment for lots of us to make sure we asked the right question.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question I would like to ask you is <a href=\"https://coachfoundation.com/blog/effective-coaching-techniques/\">are your questions S.M.A.R.T</a>?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Are You Asking SMART Questions?</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yup I just made that a thing or maybe someone else did, in fact, use the SMART acronym in relation to great questioning &amp; I just </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thought </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I made it up...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyway...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we will discuss and challenge the vague nature of many common questions since they </span>\n<ol>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not equip one with enough information to respond with clarity </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave room for ambiguity and a response that is coming from a different mindset to that of the person asking the question - which commonly leads to misinterpretation.</span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Cognitively Biased?</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  </span></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common question I get asked is </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“what\'s the best way to squat?”. </span></i>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well I am unable to answer this with such a poor quality of question, its far too ambiguous. Much more information is required to gain a decent response. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I get asked this (which is a lot) my reply is always </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“why are you asking?</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">”</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The information needed to be in a position to offer a helpful reply is:</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goal</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level/Experience</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injury History</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindset</span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Etc etc</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once this information is gathered a half decent reply is more likely to be coming your way!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet learners, and even my social media ‘friends’, often ask me ambiguous questions like</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> “what’s your opinion on…?”. </span></i>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The very nature of this question fascinates me since why would my </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">opinion</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> matter? The questions are more often than not technical in nature so a solution based response is in fact what most people are really after...my <em>opinion</em> is irrelevant!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all have a biased view of the world and if someone asks your </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">opinion</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on squatting for example it leaves far too much information out.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example…...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b><i>Are Squats Dangerous?</i></b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine an article with this title. In fact, it wouldn\'t be uncommon in today\'s clickbait society. A reader might be thinking </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">squats</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are bad for us after reading an article about risk during squats. Yet the article was in fact related to the ‘overhead’ squat specifically for example. If the author didn\'t communicate well the specific style of squat or if the reader only read a portion of (or just scanned) the article this creates a room for misinterpretation.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another reader might be left thinking of a bodyweight squat and develop a fear of squatting in general, even squatting down to her kids.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet these are very different variables being considered. The style or type of squat must be clarified since there are far to many variations of squatting to simply suggest... all squats are dangerous </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking great questions gives you a much better chance of getting a really good answer. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions that gain information that are:</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific - what type of squat? </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measurable - the range of motion?</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Achievable - individual limitations? knowledge/language </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Realistic - does it fit the person and the goal?</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timely - when do you need to know by? </span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This then gives more clarity to the subject being questioned like the example in the article </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are Squats Dangerous?</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Questions (And Answers) On Social Media</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember social media isn’t really monitored that heavily for ‘quality’ of even authenticity of the publisher/s… that’s YOU &amp; Me too by the way! So we are left to post pretty much whatever we want AND to choose who we question and who we choose to believe.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great starting point is to ask yourself these questions first…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why you’re asking? </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who are you asking?</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The detail behind it the point of the question</span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want an opinion on something that someone has never experienced they surely cannot answer with integrity, right?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to great questioning is clarity in what you’re really trying to find out.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor Questioning</span>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s your opinion….</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you think about…</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are often too open &amp; flaky </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Questioning:</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defines the problem </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explains what it is your trying to find the answer to and for</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeps it SMART.</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows for a clear response from them since the goal is clearer</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are giving your opinion or your thoughts, or even presenting research to back up your argument… before you say anything….. ask yourself…Have I FULLY understood the question? Do I know EXACTLY what they are asking? If the answer is no, then I suggest responding with a question first to clarify their question and help them ask a better question. You might notice this is something I do a lot, and even more so on our courses.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>SMART Question Challenge </b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you had just one question opportunity with the person you admire &amp; respect the most in your industry, what would it be &amp; to whom??</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mine would be :</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Professor Stuart McGill - \"If money wasn\'t an issue who would be your favourite clients type to train / coach exercise to and why?\"</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready To Help Your Clients Move Better &amp; More Freely?</h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\">If You’re Ready To Add The Biomechanics Coach System To Your Skillset Then Click Here!</a></h3>\n<a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10836 size-large\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-1024x512.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-1024x512.png 1024w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-300x150.png 300w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-768x384.png 768w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-600x300.png 600w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why.png 1225w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" /></a>','How To Ask SMART Questions, To Get A Great Answer','','draft','closed','closed','','how-to-ask-smart-questions-to-get-a-great-answer','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=18855',0,'post','',0),
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(19072,3,'2019-12-18 17:08:13','2019-12-18 17:08:13','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Personal Trainers, we are well educated in HOW to teach exercises. There are many courses available to learn this critical skill, however I bet sometimes you feel anxious about whether you chose the right exercises for some of those tricky clients, right?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have the tools to assess your clients to identify which are the best gym, body weight or free weight exercises to perform relative to their personal biomechanical needs? And when the client has low grade back pain for example, do you feel confident about training them safely? Maybe you are looking at some clients and wondering why on earth they move that way or which part of their body is the limiting one?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you feel you need a simple system to fill this critical gap and answer some of those common questions?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>The Health Continuum</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, we need to identify where our clients are on a ‘health continuum’, which is a scale from, potentially illness/injury to wellness and on to higher performance over time. All of our clients will be somewhere on this scale and we need to find out where they are before we can prescribe their conditioning exercises. Most exercises are suitable to most people; the problem is that invariably they can be prescribed at the </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wrong time</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, lunges can help some people and hurt others. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone has a rotated pelvis and a functional leg length discrepancy with associated muscle spasm in their hips, then lunges will most likely not be good for them….at the time. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they are functioning correctly around the pelvis, then lunges shouldn’t encourage injury or pain. That is one simple example demonstrating why some of your clients can do some of the exercises you prescribe, but others can’t.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be able to identify where our clients are on the health continuum, we need to perform an assessment of their body or an intrinsic biomechanical assessment. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These assessments can be super simple to perform and can take as little as 10 minutes. Once we know where they are on the health continuum then we can progress them through a sequence of exercise progressions.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>The Biomechanics Coach&#x2122; System</b></h1>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Biomechanics Coach&#x2122; system, these progressions start by improving our clients\' inner system by ensuring their fundamental pelvic and spinal mechanics are ‘normalised’ and level to provide the foundation for normal movement. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Phase 1: Preparation &amp; Capacity (or Before The Core) </b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this first phase, any muscle imbalances are corrected with simple muscle energy techniques and tight nerves are addressed using nerve mobilisations. This phase can often be referred to as \'Before the Core\', because typically people will start their early exercise programmes with core stability-type exercises and they are simply not ready. That is why (core training) </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helps some people and hurts others (McGill) </span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many PT’s are recognising they don’t want to stabilise someone in a biomechanically incorrect position. So if we prepare their body first giving it some capacity back, then train stability and control it would make sense, right? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we are not careful all we are doing is training people to compensate for their biomechanical problems rather than training correct movement patterns.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Phase 2: Stability &amp; Control</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, once the preparation and capacity phase has been completed the client is then progressed to the next stage which gives them the ability to consolidate and learn new motor programming strategies in this stability and control phase. Here they are progressed through a series of isolated stability exercises and then work towards more functional stability patterns, in effect reprogramming their reflex core control.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Phase 3: Function &amp; Performance</b></h2>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final phase is where we teach them to use their new motor programming strategies in a more functional way and then progress on to functional velocity training. Here they work towards the functional patterns, velocities and tissue tolerances that are relevant to their ‘purpose’.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Philosophy</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should always be challenging the latest \'current\' thinking. Just because something new, like functional training and perhaps Pilates comes along to the industry, does that mean all the work you’re doing at the moment doesn’t work anymore? Of course not, it just means we have something else to integrate into what we are already doing, not necessarily discredit them.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The industry is often seduced by the \'next big thing\', but invariably this is simply another way of achieving certain targets for your clients, not necessarily the ONLY way and it certainly doesn’t mean you should be forgetting what you were doing - unless it’s been directly disproven. Nothing should ever be done in isolation, as the exercise model suggests, a series of progressions is the most effective way to progress exercise.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should focus our attention to real issues, and using all the proven methodologies available to us, answer questions like:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">   How do I know which exercise to give to my clients – how do I know which will help them and which will hurt them?</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">   Apart from increasing the number of reps and sets, how should I be progressing my client’s exercise programmes?</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">   Why choose one particular exercise over another that seemingly does the same thing?</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">   Should I be using gym balls in their training and if so, when?</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Should I be using machines anymore? Are they ‘functional’? Does that matter?</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is often difficult to answer these questions for all our clients with any degree of honesty and accuracy with the assessments that are in place at the moment. Until the industry’s understanding of intrinsic biomechanics and its implications to exercise prescription is better understood our exercise prescription will not be as good or as safe as it should be.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf you would like to find out more about the <a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\">Biomechanics Coach Diploma, then click here</a>, enter your details and let\'s get on a call to see if its right for you. Or if you would like to dip your toe in and start with a <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/intrinsic-biomechanics-taster/\">1-day workshop you can check those out by clicking here</a>.\n\n&nbsp;','Intrinsic Biomechanics for Personal Trainers - Knowing The HOW & The WHY For Exercise Prescription','','draft','closed','closed','','intrinsic-biomechanics-for-personal-trainers','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=19072',0,'post','',2),
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(19124,3,'2019-12-23 17:03:28','2019-12-23 17:03:28','<h2>Reflect, Celebrate &amp; Plan</h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is such a great time of year to reflect on what we have done, achieved and learned to then look forwards and plan our next 12 months.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I think as trainers and coaches we spend all of our time helping others, telling them to hold themselves accountable, track their results and celebrate their wins…. And then we fail to follow our own advice. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are self employed or have your own studio, it’s so easy to achieve goals and barely give them any acknowledgement as you fly onto the next one! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I know that’s not just me… right?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So as we approach the end of 2019 I want to encourage YOU to take some time to reflect on the year. Look at what you have achieved.. Write it down and then celebrate the wins. Acknowledge the wins, give yourself a pat on the back. You are building a business and helping lots of people along the way…. Be proud of that!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we don’t celebrate the wins, then why are we doing this?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I thought I would share with you the things I am most proud of that happened for Biomechanics Education in 2019. One, because it holds me accountable to doing the exercise. Two, because you are a big part of this journey. Whether you are a Biomechanics Coach, in training to become one, or someone who likes to come on here and absorb the content, you <em>make</em> Biomechanics Education what it is. And so it only feels right to share the journey we have had with you!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the Biomechanics Education 2019 Year In Review:</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you could try our model of looking at each month’s highlights….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>January</strong></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the beginning of 2019 we had just moved into our brand new premises and were super excited about having a ‘fixed’ abode partnering with the awesome Aspire4Fitness Health Club/Gym! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their style being right up our street!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>February </strong></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saw the start of our ¼ 1 Diplomas in Biomechanics Coaching - NOW with both ELCAS registered provider status, meaning our courses are now funded by the M.O.D </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AND</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We got the YMCA awarding organisations backing to offer the L4 LBP qualification within our Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching for those who have an Exercise Referral Qualification </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AND </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We had our 6th annual conference and the 2nd Kaizen Project with lots of inspiring, knowledgeable and interesting lectures from industry leaders and celebrities like Eddie Hall, Jonathan Broom Edwards, Martin Haines, Ben Coomber, Mike Grice and Chris Wright….BTW - SAVE THE DATE - 2020 Kaizen Project is Saturday 10th October - see next week’s Juicemail!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>March</strong></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This month was our favourite annual event that is held in Blackpool. The International Fitness Showcase where we exhibit and lecture within the Spinning Conference alongside our partners at Athleticum &amp; Spinning. Such good fun &amp; such a great response to our 6 x lectures &amp; workshops! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Master Trainer Apprenticeship was well underway this month too! The team having done their AET training were now getting stuck into their assessor training. I cannot tell you how excited we are about this team of FABULOUS teachers!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>April </strong></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belfast Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching kicked off &amp; our partnership with the Platinum Training Institute based in the Queen’s Belfast University, and was truly sealed! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With their 2020 plans to include our training programme within their Personal Trainer qualification! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>May</strong></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This month we launched our brand new <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/running-biomechanics-workshops/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Running Biomechanics Workshop</a></span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to a large group of trainers &amp; coaches with some AWESOME feedback. Written by world leader in Biomechanics, Martin Haines, this 1 day workshop is full of evidence based information - you missed it? Oh don’t worry, there are more scheduled for 2020</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also a highlight for this month for me was delivering a workshop at Mark Laws facility with a fantastic crowd! I have a lot of time for this man and so it was an honour to be invited over. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>June</strong></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While already heavily involved with the brilliant <a href=\"https://herspirit.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERSPSIRIT app</a></span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, by contributing free videos of iMoveFreely techniques you can apply at home….yes, get the app for more….all the HS coaches paid a visit to Earnst &amp; Young in London. This was a coaching celebration event alongside Coaching UK to encourage movement &amp; healthy choices via any means available - like the HS App. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However additionally this was where I became completely mesmerized by <a href=\"https://www.a-speakers.com/speakers/frank-dick-obe/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_term=%2B%5Bfrank%20dick%20obe%5D%20%2B%5Bspeaker%5D&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA__HvBRACEiwAbViuU6pRz4zPALRjy2w55HESBsERrg5zGj1sBg6jra2QVHFn7uQCHkQzWRoCxBcQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frank Dick OBE </a></span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, chief GB coach some years ago. I was SO captivated &amp; enthralled by his talk I booked him for this years Kaizen Project - yes he is our keynote speaker!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This month also saw us finally manage to arrange a meeting with <a href=\"http://www.canvastgo.co.uk/ftscotland/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fitness Education Scotland’s </a></span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> founder, Paul Garvie. We have for some time been looking to partner up and work alongside each other in delivering high standards of health and fitness education. WATCH THIS SPACE!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>July </strong></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are very impressed with the work <a href=\"https://www.cimspa.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CIMSPA</a></span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are doing to help improve standards in our industry. So I was invited along to contribute to a Pilates standardisation meeting at Sportpark, Loughborough University. WOW! Fascinating to hear 30 educators, employers &amp; industry representatives debating what they feel should make up YOUR industry recognised standard! Lots of passion &amp; disagreement with justifications &amp; well managed by CIMSPA facilitators.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are an employer, you too could come along &amp; offer your thoughts, it’s very interesting &amp; CIMSPA would love to hear from you!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.fab-fitness.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mairi Taylor of FABfitness</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ran an Aromatouch essential oils workshop at the Biomechanics Education Academy which I strongly recommend! Passion oozes our of her &amp; who doesn\'t love lying down, smelling essential oils for prolonged periods!!?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally this month I flew to Cyprus to deliver 2 workshops to 26 wonderful exercise professionals - the only complaint I have about the entire trip was that it was over far too quickly! So going back in 2020 for a Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching! Whoo hoo!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>August</strong></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our link with the Edinburgh Napier University saw our Scotland Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching kick off. A superb group of practitioners who have been such a joy to work with since they formed such a bond they now work together at events! TEAM!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>September </strong></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well I pretty much spent this entire month celebrating turning 50yrs of age! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s times like these when you find yourself taking stock of where you have come from, where you are &amp; where you are heading - ALL mine are really great places since the tough times bring lessons, the mellow times peace &amp; the good times a warm heart! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>October </strong></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We set up another PureGym Roadshow of workshops this month again &amp; after 5 in house workshops around the UK we are looking forward to doing more with this PT group thanks to Nik Hanley!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>November</strong></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This month I went to assess some Bristol Biomechanics Coach practical exams after Master Trainer, Tom Waldron delivered the entire course single handedly. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bursting with pride would be an understatement as I watched every single learner demonstrated superb Biomechanics Coach practical skills - just their case study work to complete now! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Tom delivered a private Biomechanics Coach Diploma module/workshop in Lewes.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GREAT JOB TOM!! Thank you x</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>December</strong></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WOW What an end to the year with a meeting at CIMSPA head office in Sportpark, Loughborough University. Alongside Martin Haines, we met with Nick Sellwood, who is the Chartered Status Assessor. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We discussed the <a href=\"https://www.cimspa.co.uk/chartered-status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chartered status</a></span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at length &amp; I have to say it looks phenomenal. So if you haven’t seen it yet go check it out on the CIMSPA website ASAP! It will dramatically alter the entire industry - come on get on board!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Now It’s Your Turn</b></h3>\n<ul>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how did your 2019 go?</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you achieve all you wanted? (Did you have clear goals of what you wanted?)</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If not, simply ask yourself why not? </span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can you do in 2020 to make your come back?</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How will you be making a difference?</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How will you make sure your business serves YOU?</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What training do you plan on attending?</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What changes are you going to make to personally develop?</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who will you look to for help? As a mentor?</span></li>\n 	<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What excites you?</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take some time, a few hours ideally, to reflect on 2019 and then create your vision for 2020!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BRING ON 2020, LET’S DO THIS!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf one of your goals is to do more CPD, learn a new skill set and be able to serve your clients to an even higher level then I would love to have you on one of our Diplomas or Workshops in 2020.\n\nTo find out what is the best route for you to go down then let\'s have a chat and see where you are at now and what you want to achieve with your coaching.\n\nWe have various payment plans available for our courses, just in case you are concerned about payment... 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(19203,3,'2019-12-30 11:03:55','2019-12-30 11:03:55','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WOW! Another year ends &amp; this brings opportunities for developing &amp; learning from it as we move into a fresh one!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Plan For 2020 </b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do we create &amp; develop a realistic plan for an entire year when it can often seem completely overwhelming? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want to do SOOO many things, yet we are already SOOO busy, where do we even start????</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok well, it’s well written that we should always start with the end in mind. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then we can plan backwards, to structure systematically what &amp; when to do things to take us toward the ultimate end goal. Like planning our training for a marathon!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a series of questions to help you plan forwards from starting backwards…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Question 1: </b><b><i>If you could see into the future to Christmas 2020 what would you like to think your circumstances would be then, that are different to what they are right now?</i></b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe it is to have 10 more clients or 1 new staff member. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe it is to be a Biomechanics Coach or qualify at L4 in something?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe it is move house, own a premises or clinic.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be as dramatic or undramatic as you feel, it is all about vision. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actually take time out to consider realistically where you would like to be in a years time? Don’t hold back!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I would even go as far as costing it all out. If you want a new house… how much will you have to save each month? Want to take an extra holiday…. How much do you need to save? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, your business is there to help you create the life you want! But it doesn’t happen by accident. You have to know what you’re aiming for.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Question 2: </b><b><i>What steps would it take to achieve that desired goal?</i></b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This takes some time as each &amp; every single step must be laid out very clearly, in timing order so that you can develop a strategy.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you start going through all the things you need or could do to make that goal a reality is where it can very quickly become overwhelming. So what I want you to do is the following…</span>\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write down ALL the ideas you can think of that will help you get towards your goal. Go crazy… every idea however mad it seems, big or small, anything you want to do… write it down.</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlight the 3 actions that you think will have the biggest impact on your business.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We often get so caught up being busy, doing tasks and activities that never actually drastically move the needle. Always remember Paretos law…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h4><b>The 80:20 Rule</b></h4>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80% of your results will come from 20% of your efforts!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So make sure you focus your efforts on the important things first! Work out what you think those things in the 20% are that will generate the 80%!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then take those 3 core goals and let’s break them down into their parts. It’s very rarely one task to complete. It will take a series of tasks and actions… so what are they?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let’s look at an example. Perhaps you decide that in order to really grow your business you need to hire a member of staff. Perhaps an admin assistant or another coach to work with you.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h4><b>Goal = Get a new member of staff</b></h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 - Decide what you want them to contribute, skills, hours, arrangement (consultant or employed) </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 - Design an advert</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 - Make advert available to potential professionals </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4 - Create job description </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5 - Arrange interviews </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Question 3: </b><b><i>Can the steps be slotted into a timeline that you feel is realistic?</i></b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now once you have broken down the 3 core actions, let’s put them on a timeline… a realistic one, but I still like to add a bit of pressure to a job. How often do you have a deadline that’s months away and still you end up doing most of the work 3 days before its due.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating deadlines based upon your present and projected schedule. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this example of finding a new staff member, if you have decided you want them up &amp; running by xmas 2020, this gives you plenty of time to add the above steps into your year planner. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 - by Feb</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 - by Mar</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 - April-July</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4 - July</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5 - July-Aug</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Etc etc</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Question 4 - </b><b><i>What is your PLAN B? </i></b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a really important one!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if you cannot find the right person? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if this idea changes? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does this mean for your business? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What other ideas do you have to solve your problem?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Question 5: </b><b><i>Do I feel this is still the right vision now I have planned it out?</i></b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenge everything - over &amp; over again.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know that’s my philosophy by now, and it includes my own goals and vision. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every now and again, when people go through this process, they realise that they don’t want a particular goal, or perhaps aren’t willing to do the things it’s going to take to get them there.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or sometimes, they feel like they could actually accomplish MORE! You see when you break things down, it becomes much more manageable.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often they realise that getting to their end goal actually isn’t as far away as they feel it is now. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does your vision get you excited?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you excited to get out and attack it next year? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If so…. You’re on the right track!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BUT… a word of warning… a BIG Goal will cause an element of FEAR! That’s ok! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That means you are pushing your boundaries, heading out of your comfort zone and leveling up! That’s a good thing!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don’t be put off by the fear! Acknowledge it and use it!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Question 6</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:</span> <b><i>Are you always conscious of the things you have already achieved?</i></b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something I learned was to write plans, dreams, visions down &amp; re-visit them. Often we are so lost in the next goal, or vision, that we forget to recognise how successful we already are. Just because your goal posts have changed doesn’t mean you shouldn’t celebrate the previous success!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let’s celebrate our previous successes this New Years Eve 2019!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have fun!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nP.S. If one of your goals is to do more CPD, learn a new skill set and be able to serve your clients to an even higher level then I would love to have you on one of our Diplomas or Workshops in 2020.\n\nTo find out what is the best route for you to go down then let’s have a chat and see where you are at now and what you want to achieve with your coaching.\n\nWe have various payment plans available for our courses, just in case you are concerned about payment… I know Christmas tends to be an expensive time of year, but I would hate for you to miss out on starting one of our diplomas.\n\n<a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\">Just click here, fill in your details and let’s jump on a call.</a>','6 Questions To Ask Yourself To Make Sure 2020 Is Your Best Year Yet!','','draft','closed','closed','','6-questions-to-ask-yourself-to-make-sure-2020-is-your-best-year-yet','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=19203',0,'post','',0),
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(19320,3,'2020-01-06 17:52:26','2020-01-06 17:52:26','<h1>And Why It\'s Your Job As A Coach To Make Sure They Don\'t</h1>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Year, New You….</span></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That phrase will be plastered everywhere. Every gym, personal trainer, nutrition coach, everyone talks about it. Maybe I have even been heard saying it!!! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new year feels like a great time to start fresh, doesn’t it!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But when it comes to health and fitness we all know the trend…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gyms get super busy for 3 weeks and then…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…….NOTHING……..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s back to normal.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do people with such great intentions just disappear after a few weeks?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So many of them will literally NOT step back into that gym again for the year… even though they PAY their membership fees.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So….and listen carefully…. I believe it’s </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our responsibility as coaches</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make sure this doesn’t happen</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Do People Stop?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Too Fast, Too Soon</strong> - go full throttle in every session, ache for 6 days after and think this sucks… because it does. The goal isn’t to not be able to walk!!</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>They Get injured</strong>… they haven’t worked out for 5 years, but workout as if they are an elite athlete…. Of course there is a chance they might break...</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>21 sessions in 21 days</strong>…. Even if they achieve it….they think…</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I can’t keep this up I don’t have the time</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. I agree… you don’t need to workout 14 hours a week, but that’s what they do… it’s unrealistic</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Too Strict on Nutrition</strong> - on top of the crazy intense workouts, they then decide to go full vegan… having watched Game Changers on Netflix, having eaten only meat and no veg since they can remember, they then spend 7 hours a day cooking and preparing their meals. They manage it for 3 weeks and then think…. Screw this I don’t have the time or energy for this. </span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because what they do is soooo unrealistic for long term lifestyle change, they give up.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What Can We The Coach/Personal Trainer Do?</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well why is it our responsibility and what can we do?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THIS is precisely our job to make sure as many of those people continue these healthy habits forever….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">….Ok so how do we do it?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Educate</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone that steps foot in your gym, new members, new pt clients, give them information that will actually help them get results. Give it for FREE! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the way…. If you are a PT in a gym with loads of other PTs … what a way to stand out. There’s no catch, no email handed over, just great info given in welcome packs, or handed out to members. Who are they going to come and see if they decide they need some extra support?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Give Them ONE Thing</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of giving them 700 things to do… give them ONE thing.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s the ONE thing that’s going to help that person get results in the next few weeks. One thing that is manageable, that is realistic.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Set the expectations early on</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they think they are going to lose 6 stone in the next 3 weeks and you don’t tell them that’s not possible, or safe to try. You are setting them up to fail. Because when they don’t do it, they won’t be pleased by the 6 pounds they lost, they’ll be gutted it wasn’t more.</span>\n<h3><b>Support &amp; Accountability</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want people to continue long term, you need to check in with them regularly. Hold them accountable to their goals. Again trust me on this… not only will this help them achieve their goals, but they’ll actually be amazed that someone cares about them, someone actually listens to them.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Bonus… Build A Community</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring people together who are on a similar journey, and they will support and motivate each other. Facebook groups are such an easy way to do this. Invite your clients and anyone who wants support to your group.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd by the way, if you do these things, if you give people small, manageable changes to make, guess what.... In a years time, not only are they still going, but they really could be a \"New You\"... it just took a bit of time and patience to get there, but the important things is that they do.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>What\'s Next For You?</strong></h3>\nI hope that as a coach you have set yourself some goals this year for own personal development. Continuing development is essential to be able to continue to serve our clients to the highest level, don\'t you agree?\n\nIt would be great to see you on our diploma or one of ours workshops, so if you would like to find out more about the <a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\">Biomechanics Coach Diploma, then click here</a>, enter your details and let’s get on a call to see if its right for you. Or if you would like to dip your toe in and start with a <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/intrinsic-biomechanics-taster/\">1-day workshop you can check those out by clicking here</a>.\n\n&nbsp;','New Year, New You...Why It Sets Up Gym Goers To Fail','','draft','closed','closed','','new-year-new-you-why-it-sets-up-gym-goers-to-fail','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=19320',0,'post','',0),
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(19426,3,'2020-01-13 16:30:26','2020-01-13 16:30:26','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength training is what the client came for right? So we should give them a lot of that right?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often as coaches and trainers we might feel concerned as to whether we engage our clients enough that they don\'t feel bored when THEY think they just wanna sweat and lift but WE want them to move better first...right?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently the concept of actually preparing the body for exercise has surfaced, and I don’t mean what is traditionally considered a warm up. Traditional warms up come second in preparing to exercise because often we are coming at it with biomechanical adaptations due to our more and more techy, static lifestyles.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lesson exercise professionals are starting to recognise is risk reduction and performance optimisation. This PREPARES the body for movement because……</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GUESS WHAT?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">...our bodies have forgotten how to move ‘normally’.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body is a </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master Of Compensation </span></i>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brilliant at adapting to its surroundings </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fantastic at reserving energy</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However we are already pushed for time in our sessions and clients generally want the FUN STUFF! How on earth do we fit it all in?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me introduce you to NET Training…. Meaning “No Extra Time”. You see if we can bring in activities/exercises that are beneficial but don’t take up any extra time or interfere with their strength training then they don’t feel like they have lost out on anything.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I can’t claim the whole NET idea… but I can’t remember where I heard it. It might be from a book on building great habits, but I just can’t remember.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>NET Training (No Extra Time)</b></h2>\n<h3><b>Fillers - What Are They?</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a solution that we have discovered works fantastically within your clients training session and ticks every box for optimizing performance, reducing risk AND taking no extra time!!! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You ready….??</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Net Training or ‘Fillers’ and iMoveFreely is a perfect example of these. This blog is about to show you a SUPER EASY way to:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educate clients </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve performance</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce risk</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage clients even more </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the sessions interesting </span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce their low grade aches and niggles</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ALL THIS without taking up more time! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I know cool eh, read on….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is when iMoveFreely REALLY hits the mark….it doesn’t interfere with your recovery NOR your reps/sets. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact it’s also PERFECT for ‘looking busy’ between sets while still using your equipment &amp; someone is waiting to jump on. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me show you how you can use iMoveFreely as a FILLER, optimise performance &amp; reduce risk/recurring issues.....without using ANY MORE TIME!!  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>What Does iMoveFreely Look Like?</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok so in a regular programme (I will keep it very simple here)</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SQUATS </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BENCH </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MILITARY PRESS</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let’s say REPS are x 8 Sets x 4</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So in between each SET apply 1 round of an iMoveFreely technique.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Example:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 Sign 1 rep each side (20% 20 seconds) </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squats x 8 reps</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 Sign 1 rep each side (20% 20 seconds) </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squats x 8 reps</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 Sign 1 rep each side (20% 20 seconds) </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squats x 8 reps</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 Sign 1 rep each side (20% 20 seconds) </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squats x 8 reps</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This would be non stop but the 4 Sign is still a recovery due to the nature of it.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another Example:</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pec Minor MET 1 rep each side (20% 20 seconds) </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bench x 8 reps</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pec Minor MET 1 rep each side (20% 20 seconds) </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bench x 8 reps</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pec Minor MET 1 rep each side (20% 20 seconds) </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bench x 8 reps</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pec Minor MET 1 rep each side (20% 20 seconds) </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bench x 8 reps</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pec Minor MET 1 rep each side (20% 20 seconds) </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bench x 8 reps</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Nerve Mobilisation x 6 reps each side</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Military Press x 8 reps</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Nerve Mobilisation x 6 reps each side</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Military Press x 8 reps</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Nerve Mobilisation x 6 reps each side</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Military Press x 8 reps</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median Nerve Mobilisation x 6 reps each side</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Military Press x 8 reps</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are just examples and by no means strictly these combinations however it would be ideal to build a whole tool box of FILLERS to use between sets for all of the reasons given above.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obviously the ideal situation would be to do ALL the required iMoveFreely techniques BEFORE the session. However, until clients recognise their value we must somehow drip feed ideas to them during our sessions and what a great way to do so without losing or reducing the volume of their endorphin hitting strength exercises in the training session.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><strong>What’s Next For You?</strong></h3>\nI hope that as a coach you have set yourself some goals this year for own personal development. Continuing development is essential to be able to continue to serve our clients to the highest level, don’t you agree?\n\nIt would be great to see you on our diploma or one of ours workshops, so if you would like to find out more about the <a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\">Biomechanics Coach Diploma, then click here</a>, enter your details and let’s get on a call to see if its right for you. Or if you would like to dip your toe in and start with a <a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/intrinsic-biomechanics-taster/\">1-day workshop you can check those out by clicking here</a>.\n\n&nbsp;','How To Add Mobility To Your Strength Training With No Extra Time Needed (NET Training)','','draft','closed','closed','','how-to-add-mobility-to-your-strength-training-with-no-extra-time-needed-net-training','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=19426',0,'post','',0),
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(19515,3,'2020-01-20 15:03:02','2020-01-20 15:03:02','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">As personal trainers, certain teachings become so ingrained that we rarely question them. One such principle is: “If it’s tight, stretch it.” However, sometimes this approach doesn\'t yield results. Let\'s explore why stretching alone might not be effective and what alternative solutions exist.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Problem with Stretching Tight Calves</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Imagine a client whose squat isn’t improving due to tight calves and poor ankle dorsiflexion. You perform ankle mobility exercises, but the improvement is short-lived. Stretching the calves repeatedly doesn’t seem to help either. This situation is frustrating and calls for a reevaluation of the problem.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Rethinking Muscle Tightness</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If stretching isn\'t effective, it’s essential to consider other causes for muscle tightness. The gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, commonly referred to as the calves, often limit ankle dorsiflexion. However, persistent tightness might be due to factors beyond muscle flexibility.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Role of the Sciatic Nerve</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Did you know that the sciatic nerve can inhibit calf muscles? The sciatic nerve runs beneath these muscles and can become tight or tethered. When this happens, the body may induce calf muscle tension to protect the nerve from damage. This protective mechanism prioritizes nerve safety over muscle flexibility, as nerves are more critical and harder to repair than muscles.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Addressing Sciatic Nerve Tension: The Slump Exercise</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To alleviate this issue, consider sciatic nerve mobilization exercises, like the Slump. This exercise is straightforward but should only be performed by individuals without neural conditions like sciatica. Always advise clients to consult a professional if they have any concerns.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Here\'s how to perform the Slump exercise:</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li style=\"text-align: center;\">Have your client sit with their thighs supported and hips at 90 degrees.</li>\r\n 	<li style=\"text-align: center;\">Ask them to gently lower their chin and slowly round their back, relaxing their hands behind them.</li>\r\n 	<li style=\"text-align: center;\">Have them slowly extend one knee until they feel the onset of tension, then stop.</li>\r\n 	<li style=\"text-align: center;\">They should then slowly lower and lift the leg to add and reduce tension.</li>\r\n 	<li style=\"text-align: center;\">Emphasise that this is not a stretch; they should only find the start of tension.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Recommended Routine:</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Perform 8 reps for 2 sets before training.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Begin with no more than twice daily to gauge the appropriate dosage and response.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/Vr4ItLOv0zk\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By incorporating the Slump exercise, you may notice improved range of motion in posterior chain muscles, reduced calf tension, increased dorsiflexion, and significantly better squat performance. This approach addresses the root cause of tightness, leading to more effective and lasting results.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ready to Enhance Your Clients\' Mobility?</span></b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you’re ready to expand your skillset with the Biomechanics Coach System, <a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/getting-started/biomechanics-coach/\">click here</a>.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Empower your clients to move better and more freely by tackling the underlying issues behind muscle tightness. Cool, huh?</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> </span></p>','When Stretching a Tight Muscle Doesn’t Work – A Look at the Gastrocnemius & Soleus','','publish','closed','closed','','when-stretching-a-tight-muscle-doesnt-work-a-look-at-the-gastrocnemius-soleus','','','2025-01-20 16:01:57','2025-01-20 16:01:57','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=19515',0,'post','',0),
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(19587,3,'2020-01-27 13:49:06','2020-01-27 13:49:06','<h2><b>Most Of Your Facebook Friends Are Not Really Your Friends! They may well be Vampires!</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much do you actually think about who you interact with on social media?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often we can find that TIME is scarce when considering all of the things we want to do, are trying to do and need to do. BUT how do we FILTER out those unnecessary TIME VAMPIRES?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They suck the life out of you in terms of time, emotion and willpower.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You find yourself shouting at your phone, although no one can actually hear you</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you are rolling your eyes at some keyboard warriors comments</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you’re even getting social media rage at the ludicrous posts or comments some weirdo you never met, don’t even know and don’t want to know has made on YOUR PAGE!!!  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STOP!!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RIGHT NOW….STOP!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about it…..remember that 10 minute rule, 4 minute rule whatever make it a 10 second rule….and JUST STOP</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why would you waste TIME?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> TIME ….that thing that you NEVER GET BACK - TIME that thing that you CANNOT BUY - TIME that thing that you feel you lack so severely - WHY WASTE IT ON TIME VAMPIRES WHO MEAN NOTHING TO YOU????</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OK so I’m not saying you should be rude or mean to them but you can:</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IGNORE</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DELETE</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCROLL ON</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UNFRIEND</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UNFOLLOW</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, the act of any of these listed above on your social media channels could be quite cathartic! </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study done by an Oxford University professor of more than 3,300 Facebook users in the UK concluded that there were only 4.1 “dependable” friends out of a typical user’s 150 Facebook friends. “Friendships,” our brave professor </span></i><a href=\"http://rsos.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/3/1/150292\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">concluded</span></i></a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. “Have a natural decay rate in the absence of contact, and social media may well function to slow down the rate of decay. However, that alone may not be sufficient to prevent friendships eventually dying naturally if they are not occasionally reinforced by face-to-face interaction.”</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social networks “typically encourage promiscuous ‘friending’ of individuals who often have very tenuous links to ego.” </span></i>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/275060\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/275060</span></i></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now I know some of you are like us; running a business for which you wish to ATTRACT customers, so the trick is to consider exactly HOW MUCH TIME to go through your social media. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Finding Balance OR Finding Counterbalance?</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In his AWESOME book,</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ‘The ONE Thing’,</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gary Keller challenges the concept of “work/life balance” and suggests maybe it’s more about the counterbalance…?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OK I hear ya….what’s the counterbalance?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well when you LOVE WHAT YOU DO you wanna do it a lot, right? But some may see this as unbalanced AND, if you’re like me, you would work every day BUT you also really love spending time with family and friends SOOOOOOO what we really need to do is rather than try to simply spend MORE TIME in another zone, we just regularly make sure we counterbalance back and forth to COUNTER balance out time. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keller’s analogy being that a ballerina LOOKS ‘balanced’ when en pointe BUT if you look really closely they are in fact making minuscule adjustments back and forth to COUNTER balance their weight.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sense?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So consider these points:</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you wasting time on time vampires who bring zero quality to your life?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you feeling bad about spending more time in one zone than another?</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you know what you can do about it?</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><strong>How To Avoid Time &amp; Energy Vampires</strong></h2>\nIf you just simply, let life happen to you, I can guarantee your time and energy will be sucked away (pun intended). You\'ll find yourself mindlessly scrolling, getting involved in discussions that are a waster of time and your business and life won\'t move forwards.\n\n<strong>The key is to be totally intentional with everything you do! </strong>\n\nLook at the result you want, then make a plan of actions that are going to get you there. And then take massive action on those things!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThis applies to ALL areas of your life.\n\nWant to improve your relationship with your partner? Plan date days, date nights, actually communicate with them... not just sitting there on your phones. The easy thing, the comfortable thing is to get home, sit on the sofa together, tv on and scroll through Facebook.... not even acknowledging the other person is there. That might be time together but it\'s not improving your relationship.\n\nTake MEANINGFUL action!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe meaningful action might be to unfollow or unfriend certain people on social media. It could be a whole load of things. So the biggest tip is...\n<h3></h3>\n<h3><b>Take Meaningful Action</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR ANYONE RUNNING A BUSINESS OR TRYING TO FIND A HAPPY MEDIUM IN THEIR LIFE!!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I will say that again….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Take </b><b>Meaningful </b><b>Action</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR ANYONE RUNNING A BUSINESS OR TRYING TO FIND A HAPPY MEDIUM IN THEIR LIFE!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">...and one more time….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Take </b><b>Meaningful </b><b>Action</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR ANYONE RUNNING A BUSINESS OR TRYING TO FIND A HAPPY MEDIUM IN THEIR LIFE!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready To Help Your Clients Move Better &amp; More Freely?</h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\">If You’re Ready To Add The Biomechanics Coach System To Your Skillset Then Click Here!</a></h3>\n<a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10836 size-large\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-1024x512.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-1024x512.png 1024w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-300x150.png 300w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-768x384.png 768w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-600x300.png 600w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why.png 1225w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" /></a>','You’re Surrounded By Vampires… Here’s What To Do...','','draft','closed','closed','','youre-surrounded-by-vampires-heres-what-to-do','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=19587',0,'post','',0),
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(19677,3,'2020-02-03 15:02:02','2020-02-03 15:02:02','<h3><b>Do We Move Without Thinking ... </b><b>Or </b><b>Are We Thinking About Movement Too Much?</b><b>\n</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly moving is what we are designed to do, we need to move to get food, water, reproduce &amp; well live!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how much do we, or should we, think about it?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As trainers and coaches it is our job to teach people about movement; how to, when too, how often, in what way….etc but as always let\'s challenge this for a moment….WHY?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why are we having to teach the basics….c’mon I KNOW you have watched your client, Barry, and wondered how on earth another human being can be so clumsy or poor at the very basic movements right?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did he forget how to move? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is he injured? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In pain? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chances are he did kinda forget, or his subsystems did. Let me explain…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement should feel natural &amp; when it doesn’t there is a specific reason, likely one that needs addressing </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The subsystems of our bodies - neural, myofascial &amp; skeletal - require motion/movement to function well. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barry sits at his desk all day and likes to relax ALL evening, or perhaps he is overweight so struggles to move easily...so his subsystems don’t get the movement nourishment they require to get the required nutrients around his body.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement should be done unconsciously at least most of the time and in the words of Katy Bowman….</span>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement is not optional - but compulsory for life</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what happened to Barry? Did he forget or lose capacity?...well they are kinda the same thing in terms of what we see when we coach a client to move/exercise.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our job is to bring back consciousness of movement, patterning and also capacity. This is done through proprioception training that happens when we teach exercises and movement </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Proprioception</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">perception or awareness of the position &amp; movement of the body.</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\"exercises to improve balance and proprioception\"</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This term is a fantastic way of understanding what we are doing when we train or coach…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barry’s body has ‘forgotten’ certain patterns or moves due to maybe inactivity. So we give him a Muscle Energy Technique for example to prepare his body for some strength training. This ‘reminds’ the muscles to prepare for activity and ‘engages’ the spindles in preparation. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then we get Barry to squat for example and this reminds his body it doesn’t actually need to compensate after all, his body CAN do this movement it just hasn’t PRACTISED it since he was maybe even 6 years old...maybe….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We use load to build tolerance and reduce the risk of injury and maybe other stuff too like hypertrophy, BUT even more importantly, so that during our lives we can move without thinking.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those initial PT sessions are often bringing back consciousness to movement so that the neural pathways are re-connected BUT then they should be less conscious, otherwise can you imagine life with permanently conscious movement…!?!! Have a go...too much right!?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As trainers and coaches we must take into account a lot of things when designing our clients exercise programmes because it isn’t as simple as adding kilos.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>How Long Does It Take To Re-Learn How To Move?</h2>\nThe obvious answer is... it depends. Have they had any major, or perhaps even minor injuries? How long have they been sedentary for?\n\nSometimes with the right coaching, it can be almost immediate. And if you are working on the intrinsic biomechanics you are going to speed the process up for sure.\n\nThe research suggests that it can take around 6 weeks... but this would be with consistent practice of movement, not just 1 hour a week. Our iMoveFreely programme will allow you take your clients on an 18 week journey, alongside their training, to make sure they are learning to move properly. This can take us on to a whole other topic of how often your clients see you and what they are actually doing in that first few months of training and making life changing habits.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Re-Introducing Movement - How To Keep Clients Engaged</h2>\nOne of the hardest parts of learning a new skill is sticking with it when you are continually \"failing\" when just starting out. Take a trip down to a golf driving range to see this in action. Golf is an incredibly difficult skill to learn, and keeping beginners practising and not giving up in those first few weeks is tough. It\'s not fun, it\'s freaking hard and it doesn\'t appear that you get any better... so why bother?\n\nThen all of a sudden something clicks, and you get a dramatic improvement. Then you get stuck at a certain level and have to practice new skills.\n\nChances are it\'s similar with your clients who forgot how to move. They might feel silly that they can\'t do simple movements, or things that other people in the gym are making look easy. In fact, they might even avoid exercises that they struggle with all together.\n\nYour job as the coach is to keep them on track, get them wins in every session, show them how their movement is improving, manage their expectations, guide them on a journey and make it clear where they are heading and how you are going to get there.\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2>Join The Biomechanics Education Tribe</h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common reasons we get professionals, like you, in our workshops is because you want more confidence in understanding why all those Barry’s seem to be struggling to perform what you perceive as very simply movements.  </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want a deeper level of understanding the human body and the differences in anatomy and how this may affect what you see happen when they move. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to be able to get Barry back to moving as he, as a human, was designed to.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Why Not Join Us On One Of Our Upcoming Workshops</b></h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/intrinsic-biomechanics-taster/#tab-description\"><b>1 Day Intrinsic Biomechanics </b></a></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feb 22nd Nottm</span>\n<h3><a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/imovefreely-instructor/#tab-description\"><b>iMoveFreely Instructor Workshop </b></a></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mar 15th Belfast</span>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/golf-biomechanics-workshop/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Golf Biomechanics Workshop</b></a>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mar 1st Nottm</span>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/product/running-biomechanics-workshops/#tab-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Running Biomechanics Workshop</b></a>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feb 29th Nottm</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mar 14th Belfast</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWe have a load more workshops too, running, golf and more. 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(19844,3,'2020-02-10 20:05:39','2020-02-10 20:05:39','<h2><b>Don’t Just Take My Word For It!</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, something I hope you know me for is being very honest about being a sales person. If something isn’t a good fit for you, I will tell you, and if I believe you should it then I’ll tell you that too.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, I always encourage those of you showing an interest in our workshops to speak to any of the practitioners we have trained. Why do I do this? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, because it’s my business, so your thought process is going to be… “of course you’re going to tell me to do it”. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And actually, it’s great for you to hear from someone who perhaps was in a similar position to where you are now, and to hear and see how they have taken the qualification and what they have done with it.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blog is an example of that from Graham, who recently attended the full Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching at the end of 2019. Graham owns <a href=\"https://missionfitnessuk.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mission Fitness</a> with daughter in 2013.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While he is still in the process of completing some home study to gain his full Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching certificate, he is very keen to share his experience with those of you yet to decide on whether to commit to the course or not.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I will pass this blog over to him to tell you in his own words what his experience has been like so far….</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Graham Pardew (Military ELCAS), From Retiring From The Armed Forces, Becoming A Personal Trainer And Now Biomechanics Coach</b></h1>\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Why did you decide to join the Biomechanics Coach diploma?</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“When I retired from the Armed Forces in December 2012, I decided to go into the fitness industry, an area I had devoted much of my time in the military and something which I have always had a real passion for. I used my first ELCAS grant to become a Personal Trainer and opened a small gym with my daughter in February 2013.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this time, I was still lacking in sufficient depth of knowledge in anatomy and physiology and the general functionality of how the body works and reacts in a health and fitness environment.  However, there were no ELCAS listed providers with the appropriate knowledge and skills for me to undertake such a course.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, I saw Rachel France in action (Director Biomechanics Education), at a very popular Fitness Expo.  I was blown away by her knowledge and passion, her team’s skills and experience. Her company soon gained service provider status and I immediately checked out the details online and spoke to her in person.  The course criteria would definitely meet all my requirements and more! I successfully applied for the course starting monthly workshops in August 2019.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What Did You Like About The Biomechanics Coach Diploma?</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I had already completed many other fitness related courses, but none of them gave me the breadth of knowledge, skills, confidence and such useful practical workshops, provided by a very capable company with the best instructors and such a wide cross-section of health and fitness professionals.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course joining process was clear and simple, supporting administration and course manuals top form and content of the five 2-day workshops spot on !!  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Instructor was extremely professional and obviously very knowledgeable across a wide range of areas, easily able to explain in as much detail or ‘lay-man’ terms as required.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The balance of theory and practical was very good.  The workshops are mainly practical in nature, which is exactly what is required to obtain the necessary safe and effective skills to become a fully qualified ‘Biomechanics Coach’.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I really loved the ‘hands-on’ approach which was very new to me and although I was very nervous and lacked experience, was soon made to feel at ease and quickly gained the necessary techniques required.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students were extremely well prepared for the practical examination and case studies, which took a lot of pressure from them requiring to do additional research in their own times.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What benefits have you had as a result of doing the Biomechanics Coach diploma?</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This course is a particularly niche area, which can be used to pursue an independent career as a ‘Biomechanics Coach’, or to supplement many other professions, such as Personal Trainer, Sports Massage Therapists, Osteopaths, Rugby coaches, Pilates Instructors et al.  I will certainly be using all the knowledge and skills gained to provide much needed ‘clinics’ to clients in the local area.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many Fitness Trainers out there but not many Biomechanics Coaches!  This course can add a much-needed extra skill to your portfolio and a better opportunity to get more clients and expand your business.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What would say to others who are thinking about doing the Biomechanics Coach diploma? 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(19975,3,'2020-02-17 14:05:38','2020-02-17 14:05:38','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently I have been getting my running mojo back after over a decade of not really feeling it since rupturing my ACL back in 2009.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason I lost it is likely clear - injury - but I feel there was more to it than that. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I had been at the peak of my ‘fitness’ and faster than I had ever been (even with my slow twitch muscle fibre dominance). Yet I had lost my purpose in running, the reason I ran in the first place….the simple joy of ‘healthy’ movement. Becoming obsessed with the time stopped me taking in the scenery, all I thought about was the seconds ticking away on my Garmin combined with the next mile alert coming up.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyway this meant I had also lost my health radar. When I look back now I realise I was overtraining, not taking time out for body AND mind and thus resulting in a major injury that literally stopped me in my tracks. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those of you reading this who have experienced this or maybe have seen a client experience it, when an injury strikes...well that forces time to reflect, right?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I am not suggesting that it has taken me 11 years to realise this as my mojo is coming back, no what I am saying is now that I am starting to enjoy running (ie NOT jogging) again I am considering how and why it has happened.  </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>How?</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well this is easy…..my 84yr old dad. Most of you will recall my social media posts, blogs, videos running with my dad after we discovered he had early signs of dementia. He was the motivation for me starting to run 30 years ago and more recently as he was keen to exercise. We have motivated each other over the years and he gave me back my joy of running by being by my side. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THIS is WHY I run!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Why?</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pure joy of it, the camaraderie that has always given my dad so much joy is what I recognise as the reason I enjoy it. It doesn’t mean I cannot race, it just keeps it in perspective and also keeps me mindful of my health. Health is much more important to me now than fitness and so I felt this Juicemail from back in 2016…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Can You Be Fit And Unhealthy?</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interesting conundrum right? Having been an endurance runner for over 20 years I stopped running through injury some 7 years ago and just lost my mojo. Actually looking back I think it was almost a relief NOT to be pounding the streets anymore as I now had a reason not to run. Instinctively, I knew running the number of miles I was running was physically probably not good for me and the injury just proved it. Also, the time I had been spending exercising had been a challenge to fit into my routine of daily runs, lifting weights, work, family and other regular activities.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having always lifted weights anyway I decided to refuse knee surgery and began to focus my attention on improving my intrinsic biomechanics, including knee stability, with specific training of the strength ratios on my leg musculature. Most of you will be familiar with my squat, snatch projects over the years.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then I read a fascinating book </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body By Science by Doug McGuff &amp; John Little. </span></i>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In their book,</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McGuff &amp; Little define words like ‘health’ and ‘fitness’ in an endeavour to understand what amount of exercise we could deem as optimal for health. Now, something I quite enjoy these days is the concept of challenging what most of the society accepts because…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it’s what we have always done</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…everybody else does it</span></i>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">…</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I read it somewhere</span></i>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">….</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that’s what Olympians do</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McGuff &amp; Little certainly challenge current thinking in their book by promoting </span><b><i>”a research-based program for strength training, bodybuilding and complete fitness in 12 minutes a week”</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That’s a pretty bold statement to make, isn\'t it? However, they have provided a huge amount of references from valid sources while they have also been doing studies of their own for many years too.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In their book, they explore definitions of words we use all the time in this industry. They state;</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b><i>HEALTH</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Is a physiological state in which there is an absence of disease or pathology and that maintains the necessary biological balance between the catabolic and anabolic states.</span></i>\n\n<b><i>CATABOLIC: </i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anything that results in the breakdown of the organism</span></i>\n\n<b><i>ANABOLIC:</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Anything that results in the growth and differentiation of the organism</span></i>\n\n<b><i>FITNESS</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The bodily state of being physiologically capable of handling challenges that exist above the resting threshold.</span></i>\n\n<b><i>EXERCISE</i></b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A specific activity that stimulates a positive psychological adaptation that serves to enhance fitness and health and does not undermine the latter in the process of enhancing the former.</span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(McGuff, Little: Body By Science 2009)</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basically what I interpreted from this is that you can be recognised as ‘FIT’ (see above) and yet be ‘UNHEALTHY’ on a cellular level (see above) and in a ‘CATABOLIC’ state (see above) from activities like endurance running, my previous choice of sport. Interestingly, since I was forced to stop running initially from the injury, I have ‘felt healthier’ since simply lifting weights once or twice per week (subjective, I know).</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyway, controversially McGuff &amp; Little promote a 12-minute strength workout every 7-14 days using 3-5 moves combined with push and pull exercises. They encourage super slow long reps of around 20 seconds or so and to failure, of course. They describe in great detail how this style of training promotes improved health on several levels including strength, gastrointestinal transit time, resting metabolism, glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity, release of body fat stores, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, bone mineral density, symptoms of arthritis, lower back pain, flexibility and Cardiovascular stimulation. Big claims but most, if not all, with some evidence and science to back them up.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I read this book while on holiday in Cyprus and you know what hotel gyms are like right? Well of course they didn’t have the machines that these guys recommend or use in their studies but I managed to find 2 x 7kg dumbbells (a relatively light weight for me) and decided to have a go at these </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TIME UNDER LOAD</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (TUL) 20 second reps for push-ups, bent over rows, shoulder press and static lunges which were about all I could do with 2 dumbbells. I set my iPad timer and aimed for 10 second concentric 10 seconds eccentric contractions. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WOW! Blew my mind how tough this was and I was managing about 5 reps at most! The intensity of the endurance effect on the muscle was quite different to anything I had tried previously and with so few reps going through the joints, such a light load and the safety of the speed it just made sense. It was all over within minutes too. My colleagues who have tried it have also been ringing me after trying it with severe DOMS from considerably reduced training times, reps and exercises using these methods. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing I didn’t really get to the bottom of in the book, and I am hoping they write a second book to cover, is how much your ADL influences the effects of this style of training. How being a manual labourer or desk worker might affect this style of training with requiring long periods of recovery and what can be done about this.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now one of the obvious considerations has to be training goals and how this style of programming fits or maybe it just doesn’t?! Well hey, if your sport is running then I too can appreciate the joy of a peaceful run in the countryside but the evidence in this book does indicate that we need to seriously consider how much time we allow for recovery and, from my personal experience, how we should really prepare the body for movement to reduce the risk of injury. Which is where programmes like iMoveFreely fit perfectly since this does not require any sweat nor impact and can be done without impeding on this TUL training method and by virtually anyone since it’s the safest exercise programme on the planet!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, if you like research-driven information, running, strength training or anything to do with exercise I would strongly recommend giving this book a read. 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(20168,3,'2020-02-24 14:46:19','2020-02-24 14:46:19','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I often speak to coaches who worry that they don’t know enough. That they feel there is a missing link. A gap perhaps in their anatomy knowledge. So much so that they are worried they can’t help their clients as much as they would like to and even worried they may lose clients as a result. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you wish you had a magic exercise you could give them to help?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you getting disheartened by the numbers of clients you have with ‘issues’?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly let me reassure you that there are many things we can do for clients with ‘issues’, even within our remit. With the understanding that your consultation was thorough and there were no red flags.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let’s take a look at elbow pain, or tingly fingers as an example…</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any clients that get tingly fingers or pain in their elbow when pulling, gripping or pressing then read on...</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They could have the </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">beginnings</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of an RSI for example (repetitive strain injury) like Tennis Elbow or Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nervous system is a single continuum throughout the entire body &amp; so symptoms can show up almost anywhere but be caused by another part of the kinetic chain. This can make our job difficult in identifying root causes &amp; knowing what to do about them.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h1><b>Common Causes Of Elbow Pain When Pulling, Gripping Or Pressing</b></h1>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common contributors are overactive pec minor, subscapularis, infraspinatus, upper traps, stiff thoracic spine and a tight median nerve. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There could also be any combination of these (along with a multitude of more distal contributors but that\'s another blog!)</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The muscles provide an ‘over’ protective spasm to the nerve during movement and if stretched or loaded sufficiently the muscles can spasm enough to cause themselves to tense up - which can FEEL like a tear even.  By mobilising the nerve it releases the tension in the muscles &amp; reduces the likelihood of this actually happening.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Example While Gripping</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the golf swing when ‘gripping’ for example, if the median nerve is tight it can reduce the amount the player can complete his backswing &amp; adopt the best position at the top of his swing.  </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This would be due to the muscle spasm that builds up to try &amp; protect the inflexible nerve.  The greater the muscle spasm (which is unbeknown to the player as it is ‘sub’ clinical at this point) the more he\'ll try &amp; force his shoulder turn, which in turn increases the tension etc.  The key to a sound &amp; reproducible swing is to reduce any tension in the swing, so as to help with timing &amp; rhythm. So by mobilising the median nerve, we are helping with ALL of the above.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So during our practical anatomy workshops, we discuss how to test and exercise these areas to not only reduce the risk of this problem occurring but also to reduce recurring issues like tingly fingers or sore elbows AND a fantastic side effect is optimized performance!! Whoohoo!</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a video to explain more …</span>\n\nhttps://youtu.be/Ggalmxs6ziQ\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready To Help Your Clients Move Better &amp; More Freely?</h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\">If You’re Ready To Add The Biomechanics Coach System To Your Skillset Then Click Here!</a></h3>\n<a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10836 size-large\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-1024x512.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-1024x512.png 1024w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-300x150.png 300w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-768x384.png 768w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-600x300.png 600w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why.png 1225w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;','Got Any Clients Who Experience Elbow Pain When Pulling, Gripping Or Pressing?','','draft','closed','closed','','elbow-pain-when-pulling-gripping-or-pressing','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=20168',0,'post','',0),
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(20290,3,'2020-03-02 14:59:08','2020-03-02 14:59:08','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We tested the quad strength output on a pro rugby player before and after mobilising his sciatic nerve. After 2 x 15 reps his quad strength output increased by 14%. After 10 days of nerve mobilisations it increased by 50%!!</span>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It Has Been Demonstrated That Reduced Nerve Mobility Inhibits Muscle Performance (Greening J, Smart S, Leary R, Hall-Craggs M, </span></i>\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O\'Higgins P, Lynn B , Butler, DS. Lancet. 1999.)</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you consider a hamstring stretch for example, we are not trying to stretch the hamstrings when we extend the leg out in front of us, we are trying to improve the range of hip flexion and knee extension by stretching the structures on the back of the leg and back. This brings in more than just the hamstrings, it can also be limited by a tight sciatic nerve, a rotated sacroiliac joint in the lower back, tight gastrocnemius, tight spinal cord and indeed almost any nerve in the chain given the continuum concept of the nervous system being one structure. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many times have you stretched your hamstrings using the generally accepted methods only to find that their flexibility continues to be stubborn and often returns to their standard length very soon? </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people experience this phenomenon. The reason is often due to them stretching only one of the structures that limit the movement, i.e. the hamstrings. If they do not stretch the other structures as well, of course, they will not be affected and so the limited range will usually return. So we are trying to acquire a pattern of movement, not just stretching the hamstrings. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>Other Examples of The Effect/s of Nerve Tension </b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tight calves can cause overpronation. What happens is the dorsi-flexion (moving the ankle upwards) is not available from the ankle joint due to the tightness in the calves, so it has to come from the subtalar joint.  It comes as part of the pronation mechanism though and so increases the amount of pronation as well. This causes shin related injuries as well as knee &amp; Achilles problems. More often than not that tight calves are caused by a tight sciatic nerve, so by mobilising the nerve, we can help with all these injuries as well.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rotated pelvis can also go unnoticed for many years until the compensations start to cause problems.  Typically a leg length discrepancy (LLD) can result from a rotated pelvis and the leg must compensate for this.  It\'ll either flatten the foot (pronate it), bend the knee more, or drop the hip more. Pronation will increase the load on the leg, bending the knee will increase pronation, &amp; dropping the hip will increase the spasm in the glutes/piriformis.  A vicious circle if ever there was one! So by reducing the spasm in the piriformis, in other words preventatively, (&amp; also if necessary), then we are helping to reduce all of the above.</span>\n\n<b>Just Imagine!</b>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember in most cases we are not even aware we have a problem, but even so, you can still achieve these remarkable results. Just imagine what these figures could do for your performance in your sport or indeed, on a sedentary level, how the fatigue relief can help after a hard day at the office. </span>\n\nhttps://youtu.be/xMDNnhoXWRs\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider positions that may cause the nerves to become tensioned in your clients sport or activity, then plan how to mobilise the nerves in preparation for their sport similar to the ‘slump’ technique in the video above.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready To Help Your Clients Move Better &amp; More Freely?</h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\">If You’re Ready To Add The Biomechanics Coach System To Your Skillset Then Click Here!</a></h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10836 size-large\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-1024x512.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-1024x512.png 1024w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-300x150.png 300w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-768x384.png 768w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-600x300.png 600w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why.png 1225w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" /></a></p>','Reduced Nerve Mobility Inhibits Muscle Performance - And What Can Personal Trainers Do About It?','','draft','closed','closed','','reduced-nerve-mobility-inhibits-muscle-performance-and-what-can-personal-trainers-do-about-it','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=20290',0,'post','',0),
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(20459,3,'2020-03-09 19:38:08','2020-03-09 19:38:08','<h3><b>By Master Trainer, Dean Connolly </b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the coming months I will be proudly introducing you to an amazing team of people who both inspire and stimulate me in my own business. </span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are our Master Trainer Team and have been handpicked from the best we have seen in the industry and on our workshops. So much so they have been through around 2 years of training to up skill, gain experience and now begin to deliver the precious revolutionary intrinsic biomechanics programmes.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I literally cannot tell you how excited I am by this team of professionals who are already making a huge difference to, not only their own clients but also the Biomechanics Education learners.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So with 9 of these wonderful people to introduce I had better crack on and hand you over to get to know…..Dean Connolly to offer some of his insights into this Juicemail since I fear creating and sending you content solely from my own crazy brain!!</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dean began his career in health and fitness as a youth football coach, working with local junior premier league side and eventually Chelsea FC outreach academies.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He then turned more attention to the physical side of training as he developed his career as a personal trainer. Now developing his own PT business that has been running for the last 4 years.</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His own passion is a love for obstacle racing and all things muddy!!</span></i>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h2><b>What Happens When Motivation Dies?</b></h2>\n<h3><b>How Can Our Clients Continue To Get Results Once Motivation Goes?</b></h3>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fitness industry is filled with some of the most poetic quotes, with a lovely background image of a sunrise over at a tropical beach far away.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s enough to get the average person pumped and say, “today is my day”. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone that has worked with clients knows that this doesn’t last too long.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it takes motivation and a lot of the time incredible courage to ask for help from a professional, especially when dealing with fat loss or injured clients.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, motivation is a powerful tool that can kick start someone’s decision process.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what happens when the motivation dies away, what happens when their results plateau. What do you do as a coach to keep them motivated?</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest thing we work on with our clients is habits. Forming positive habits and disrupting negative habits.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Habits are something we all have good or bad they help us short cut or go on autopilot for a desired outcome. They essentially become our “go too” when we desire a specific result or reward.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are part of who we are and how we work day in, day out </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“They (habits) are not about having something. they are about becoming something” – James Clear</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest challenge for any coach is to identify what these habits are and are they helping or hindering their clients progress.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially as a coach we are looking to change part of their identity, who the client is in order to get them closer to who they want to be.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It all starts with clarity.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You’ve probably come across the S.M.A.R.T. goals before</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<b>Specific – exactly what do they want to achieve</b>\n\n<b>Measurable – how will we measure success</b>\n\n<b>Achievable – Is it possible to do</b>\n\n<b>Realistic – It may be possible, but is it really going to reachable with the client’s lifestyle</b>\n\n<b>Time – When? A target date.</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your clients, you may work with people from a fat loss goal to injury rehab to a running PB goal, either way most people will come to you wanting a specific solution to a specific problem.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, our job as coaches is to find out which habits, they make day in ands day out will either</span>\n<ol>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help them achieve their goal</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop them achieving their goal</span></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once we see what habits are working for and against their goals we can then start to focus on changing habits, that all starts with awareness.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the first 5 things someone does every morning, what are the first 5 things you do, write it down.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do they work towards or against your goals?</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I.e. If my goal was to be more productive and my morning routine was</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- wake up</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- press snooze</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- check social media</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- get changed</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- go for breakfast</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all bad there, but maybe if I’m learning to be more productive, snoozing and social media may not be helping me get to that goal.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe in the gym you’ll see similar conflicting habits</span>\n<ul>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do a set</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink some water</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check phone/ social media</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to friend</span></li>\n 	<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do set 2</span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on what type of training, rest period, etc or how long you have to train you may be wasting time. But to another person if it’s just a case of getting them to the gym more distractions may help make the habit of going to the gym stick.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So as always it will depend on the context of the client you’re working with.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, find out what they want and ask if they are helping themselves work towards that goal.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 2 things to then do to either:</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help get rid of a bad habit or Help create a positive habit</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>Make it obvious or make it hard</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let’s start with the tougher challenge of the 2, making a bad habit harder to do.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, this is quite literally the out of sight out of mind idea. How obvious are your bad habits to do? </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Client spending too much time on your phone at the gym. Maybe not take their phone into the gym or at least put in airplane mode, so they can’t be distracted by messages.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating too much junk food or drinking too much alcohol? Is chocolate and wine the first thing they see when they open their fridge? Less tempting.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, this will be dependent on your client’s journey, but will ultimately make that bad habit harder to do as the option may not be available at the time. No motivation or willpower is required if it’s not even an option in the first place.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h3><b>To build a good habit, is the exact opposite, make it obvious and easy.</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is just a case of putting a cue or item right under their nose to make it easier to follow through with.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clients can take their gym kit to work so they can go on the way home, take away the temptation of sitting down and relaxing or at least kit already out by the door so they don’t need to go hunting to find trainers and kit before a run or gym session.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace the beer and sweets in the middle shelf for fruit maybe, so when the fridge is opened you see a pot of strawberries or apples.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 100 different ways to do this, but it all comes down to as always what actually works for your clients, their goals and their lifestyle. Does the habit change fall into their goals and is it S.M.A.R.T.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So before we set them the best training programme, recovery plan or diet to follow check first if the small things they do day in and day out are going to help them achieve their results and more importantly empower them to sustain them.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oh and by the way, Dean has gone through all the programmes, he invested in them himself, to apply to his own coaching programmes. Hear what he had to say about his journey…..</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nhttps://youtu.be/aHsrJipzsTA\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<hr />\n\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready To Help Your Clients Move Better &amp; More Freely?</h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\">If You’re Ready To Add The Biomechanics Coach System To Your Skillset Then Click Here!</a></h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://biomechanicseducation.clickfunnels.com/biomechanics-coach-l4-low-back25799549\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10836 size-large\" src=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-1024x512.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-1024x512.png 1024w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-300x150.png 300w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-768x384.png 768w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why-600x300.png 600w, https://biomechanicseducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Always-Always-Start-With-Why.png 1225w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" /></a></p>','Building New Healthy Habits & Disrupting Old Unhealthy Habits','','draft','closed','closed','','building-new-healthy-habits-disrupting-old-unhealthy-habits','','','2024-07-16 11:26:30','2024-07-16 11:26:30','',0,'https://www.biomechanicseducation.com/?p=20459',0,'post','',0),
