All too often we are taught to limit our squatting to just below parallel rather than perform full ‘arse to grass’ squats, because it is a ‘safer alternative’. The main argument being that a full squat places a lot more stress on our knees and ligaments. While from a static anatomical standpoint, this argument is seemingly true, our body actually behaves different in a dynamic movement under load. For example, supporting structures like cartilage and ligaments work to dissipa

Gyrokinesis was developed by Horvath, a Hungarian born in Romania, who was trained as a ballet dancer and eventually moved to the United States in the 1960s. He began developing his Gyrotonic system during the ’70s after an injury to his achilles tendon brought his dance career to a halt. Gyrokinesis combines aspects of yoga, gymnastics, dance, swimming and tai-chi without following any one too closely. It has been compared to pilates; however, Horvath’s system uses three-d

One of my goals as a fitness professional is to motivate you to improve your fitness level. One way to do this is to find exercise routines that you enjoy. If you like to dance, you should try Zumba or take a ballroom dancing class. If you like to exercise by yourself, swimming might be a good choice. It is a solitary sport which allows you to exercise in a peaceful environment. If stress is a problem, participate in the mind-body methods. This includes Pilates, yoga ,or