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Move - Perform - Restore Week 1

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Move Perform Restore Week 1

Because I have movement compensations, my program will begin in the Corrective Exercise phase of training....focusing on increasing range of motion and stabilization. The basic movements seen in the video will be progressed as I develop more stability! My struggles this past week have been wrestling with myself to make time to complete my workouts. See ya next week! Yusuf Boyd BIOMechaniks: Train the Mind and the Body will Follow

Posted on January 31, 2014  |  Permalink

Why Stress Proper Posture

Written by Yusuf Boyd, M.S., ATC, LAT, CKTP ™, NASM CES/PES

Poor posture can slow a client’s progress simply by not allowing them the ability to move through a full range of motion, recruiting all muscles necessary and available to perform said exercise. Minimal muscle action also does not burn the same amount of calories as full recruitment. Read More…

Posted on December 19, 2012  |  Permalink

Variety, Balance, and Moderation – what do they mean?

Written by Yusuf Boyd, M.S., ATC, LAT, CKTP ™, NASM CES/PES

You read magazine articles and hear it on the news: the key to a healthy lifestyle is moderation along with variety and balance. But what exactly does moderation mean? Does it mean a daily splurge, weekly splurge, or a monthly splurge? Or does it mean if you are eating healthy 80% of the time, the other 20% does not matter? Read More…

Posted on April 25, 2012  |  Permalink

Losing Weight While Training

Written by Yusuf Boyd, M.S., ATC, LAT, CKTP ™, NASM CES/PES

Strict dieting is not recommended while endurance training as it can lead to fatigue and a decrease in energy. Read More…

Posted on March 20, 2012  |  Permalink

High Calorie and High Protein Foods

Written by Yusuf Boyd, M.S., ATC, LAT, CKTP ™, NASM CES/PES

Endurance Training requires a lot of calories and protein for optimal performance. So much so that it can be hard for athletes to consume an adequate amount of calories. Research shows that an inadequate intake can hurt performance and lead to a quicker fatigue. As such, consuming enough energy and nutrients is vital. Read More…

Posted on February 16, 2012  |  Permalink