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Our video demo on passive vs active mobility will change your practice

Here is an example of why most treatments and passive techniques especially ones performed laying down do not work!

I recently posted about the importance of challenging your clients results against gait. (See latest post on gait assessments)

I received a lot of questions and interest on this...

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Integrate the figure 8 into your training to maximize movement options

Infinity from Taylor Kruse on Vimeo.

 

Limitless or endless in space, extent, or size. Impossible to measure or calculate.

This is the Infinity or the Figure 8.

Your body is designed to produce this shape. Do you? Can you? Your eyes designed to own it. Your vestibular system designed to...

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The most important factor to consider for chronically tight muscles

TENSION = PROTECTION. Chronic tension is the nervous system trying to protect itself.

Have you ever experienced chronically tight muscles? The kind of tension that just doesn’t go away and it drives you crazy!

That tension is there for a reason. We must ask the question, “why?”...

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Mobility is the new stretching only better

Move your joints! from Taylor Kruse on Vimeo.

 

Have you heard? Joint mobility is the new stretching! Why? Because we’re getting smarter!

Here are three ways to instantly decrease brain activation. (I’m being a wise ass!  You don’t want to do this.)

1. Stop moving.

2....

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How do you own your mobility gains long-term?

People are becoming more educated on the importance of mobility.

The evolution of the health and fitness industry is currently happening faster than ever.

With that, comes an opportunity for some to make a lot of money on people who might not know the truth, yet.

Here is the truth:

We are still...

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How do you choose ground-based vs. standing mobility drills?

education mobility Sep 05, 2017

MOBILITY work has finally arrived in the fitness industry!

People are recognizing that moving your joints is healthy!

They are recognizing that mobility (active ranges of motion) is different from flexibility (passive ranges of motion) and that stretching is ... well... kinda old news.

Muscles...

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Taylor's workout inspired by wrestling and BJJ

Ground mobility flow from Taylor Kruse on Vimeo.

 

Just checking in to make sure the ground and I are still cool.

Health Performance Education

(video: workout inspired by wrestling and BJJ)

About the Author:

Taylor Kruse, recently featured in Men's Health, is dedicated to empowering you...

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This exercise variation is perfect for ground-sport athletes

athletes mobility Jul 25, 2017

TMP | bro, can you even roll? from Taylor Kruse on Vimeo.

 

Bro, can you even roll?

This exercise variation is perfect for ground-sport athletes.

Health Performance Education

 

About the Author:

Taylor Kruse, recently featured in Men's Health, is dedicated to empowering you with the...

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Here is my all-time favorite core strengthening exercise!

Favorite core exercise - Banded Lumbar Circle from Taylor Kruse on Vimeo.

 

Here is my all-time favorite core strengthening exercise!

The Banded Lumbar Circle.

  1. Secure your band and get into a lateral lunge.
  2. Begin by laterally flexing the spine and slowly moving in a full circle returning...
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Video demo of why active mobility is better than passive mobility

education mobility results Apr 25, 2017

Active vs. Passive Mobility from Taylor Kruse on Vimeo.

 

Active vs. Passive mobility!

Why it's so important to choose ACTIVE!

Takeaway #1:

Both active and passive mobilization can create a result!

Takeaway #2:

In most cases, active mobility is going to create a longer lasting result...

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