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Vitality and longevity begin with physical independenceĀ starting with the functional movements we perform every day to the complex movements that allow us to excel in the sports we love into the later decades of our lives.
This weekās feature movement is the squat - the arguably uncontested Queen o...
The Holidays are a festive time to enjoyĀ reconnecting with family and friends, which is so important for our well-being and longevity. This time of year takes us out of our routines (which can be a good thing!) with travel, holiday parties, and the indulgences that accompany them. As a result, ourĀ f...
TheĀ foundation of the functional movementsĀ we do every day and in the sports we play are grounded in theĀ muscles at the center or ācoreā of our bodyĀ from ourĀ neck to our knees. Power generated from the core is translated through the joints, and then to the extremities to execute movement.Ā When your ...
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By Carla DiGirolamo, MD, CFL1
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The push-up is right beside the squat among theĀ most foundational of the functional movements. This movement requires the recruitment of many muscle groups, including the muscles of theĀ shoulder, rotator cuff, pectoral muscles, muscles of the upper back, and, of ...
