by Michelle Brown | Jun 7, 2016 | Boot Camp Blog, Mobility, Technical
Our pelvic position is dictated by 4 groups of muscles: the quadriceps, hamstrings, rectus abdominus and the back extensors. Any dominance in one or more of these groups, or for that matter, any weakness, can lead to common problems like low back pain, knee pain and... 
by Michelle Brown | May 24, 2016 | Boot Camp Blog, Technical, Yoga
You may have noticed that we do some “corrective” exercise in the beginning of class in order to mobilize and activate your joints and muscles. Many of us spend a majority of our day seated that we inevitably have weakened gluteus, tight hip flexors and... 
by Michelle Brown | May 17, 2016 | Boot Camp Blog, Mobility, Technical
Planks come in many variations which build upon each other to improve core strength and lumbar stability. Forearm plank acts to open up areas of the body that tighten up as a result of sitting. This exercise fires the muscles of the deep core, including the... 
by Michelle Brown | May 10, 2016 | Boot Camp Blog, Mobility, Technical
Back bends a big challenge for many of us! The superman exercise is a great way to strengthen the erector spinae, which is the muscle group that runs along the spine. Many os us suffer from rounded posture, which indicates lengthened and weakened erector spinae... 
by Michelle Brown | May 3, 2016 | Technical
The TRX Suspension Trainer is a fantastic tool to strengthen the body and challenge proprioception. The instability of the TRX trainer allows the body to recruit a wider variety of muscle groups than working out with free weights. Take a bent row. The bent row... 
by Michelle Brown | Apr 19, 2016 | Class Photos, Motivation, Nutrition Bites, Technical
Did you know that you could survive a month without eating, but only a week without drinking water? As you already know, your body is largely composed of water. Each cell contains it, and when we are dehydrated water is removed from the cells which causes a variety of...