One of the most important exercises to incorporate into your training is the dreaded deadlift. I have talked to so many people that avoid deadlifts all together because they claim they have thrown their back out in the past trying to do them. It has been said often in the
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Sticky Note Goals – BowlFit Fitness Tip of the Week
Sticky Note Goals
Sticking to a schedule is no easy task, especially with exercise. Work, extracurriculars, and balancing the tedious tasks of everyday life. If you’re feeling like you’re missing the consistent work ethic to maintain an active lifestyle, starting small is the key to big strides. Sticky note goals are
Holiday Hangovers – BowlFit Fitness Tip of The Week
If you have any weight loss goals and have been watching what you eat, then you probably know how hard it gets to stick to any healthy eating plan on a holiday. The 4th of July especially is known for grilling out and drinking some beers, so you may be
Core Work – BowlFit Fitness Tip of the Week
Everyone wants to “work their core” and have killer abs. But the truth is most people don’t learn how to properly engage all their intra abdominal muscles before attempting all their sit ups and crunches. First off, ditch sit ups and crunches all together because they are wasting your time.
Second,
Improving Grip Strength – BowlFit Fitness Tip of the Week
I often get asked what can be done to improve wrist strength, especially in clients with current and previous forearm and hand injuries. My response is usually not what they expect as many want to hear various forms of wrist curls and extensions with dumbbells. But the truth is grip
Small Changes for a Busy Day – BowlFit Fitness Tip of the Week
Everyone’s activity level and requirements differ. But with summertime on the brink of appearing, there’s small changes that can be made in order to add some seemingly effortless physical activity. After all, any activity is better than none, and especially a great place to get started.
Some people like to disguise
Including Uni-Lateral Exercises – BowlFit Tip of the Week
When it comes to figuring out what exercises to do for bowling, I have found it is crucial to include mostly uni-lateral exercises instead of bi-lateral. We are obviously using one arm more than the other, and driving with one leg more than the other creating muscular imbalances between the
Proper Warm Ups – Bowlfit Tip of the Week
One of the popular questions or requests I get from bowlers and coaches is “what is a good warm up routine for bowling?”. My answer is using a joint by joint approach.
Starting wth your ankles you can do some ankle circles, toe walks, and heel walks to improve mobility
Stretch Your Limits – Bowlfit Tip of the Week
This weeks focus is about stretching. Many of us struggle with committing to a regular flexibility regimen, but the benefits go well beyond just stretching out tight muscles and joints. Improving your flexibility might be the missing piece to really improve your running times or being able to lift more
It’s All In The Wrist – Bowlfit Tip of the Week
Not all bowlers share the same soreness during or after competition. But one thing all of us indeed share is the technique of a strong release to remain competitive. We have yet to focus on the muscles that are responsible for this quick motion and that’s a bit surprising. The