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The targets for the Cervical Anterior/Posterior (A/P) Glides is from the base of the neck to the base of the skull.
Understanding how to glide the sliding surfaces of the vertebrae is an integral part of neck mechanics which will help to reduce neck tension and even lead to better...
Cervical lateral flexions appear to be a super simple drill but it is surprising the compensations that can develop. When learning and practicing cervical mobility we always start simple and progress.
When it comes to mobility exercises, there are a few basics we need to understand. It is important to own a full range of motion without compensating with other movements, building up unwanted muscle tension, and avoid moving into pain.
The target for cervical rotations is from the...
We are extremely fortunate to have the friendliest coaches, trainers, and athletes as part of our monthly coaching program. Each week Taylor releases a new video, detailing exercises along with education that will take your coaching and performance game to the next level.
Alyssa Chang, a...
I can’t even tell you how many cases of chronic lower back pain we’ve seen with absolutely no injury event to go with it.
When your lower back hurts for no obvious reason there is an underlying health problem causing it. It’s never strictly a back problem.
The unfortunate issue...
Scapular Camshaft from Taylor Kruse on Vimeo.
No matter how deep we go with our practice, owning the basics pays life long dividends.
The Scapular Cam Shaft (from Zhealth Performance) is one of our favorites for helping people to eliminate pain and reclaim mobility, coordination and...
As personal trainers, it is easy for our health goals to become unrelatable. For some people, it appears unreachable.
“They were born that way.” “She’s a health nut.”
The struggle that we actually go through to maintain our health can often go unseen.
My personal...
Closed Chain Knee Circle from Taylor Kruse on Vimeo.
No matter how deep we go with our practice, owning the basics pays life long dividends.
The closed chain knee circle (from Zhealth Performance) is one of our favorites for helping people to eliminate pain and reclaim mobility,...
If you are a well practiced personal trainer, coach or therapist it’s likely that you are a proprioception expert! Meaning, you teach people how to move more efficiently!
Movement is an example of an “output.” So you could say that squats, lunges, pull ups or any exercise for...
Becoming better at moving is about increasing your movement options!
With increased movement options you increase your brains ability to predict it’s environment. When the brain can predict accurately you are granted options.
When you know your environment, movement becomes less...
Learn why respiration, vision, vestibular, and complex movement integrations are essential tools for every coach!