by Jessica Kisiel | Apr 4, 2012 | Sports Training
Fitness is gained when you rest. The workouts you do break your body down. It is commonly accepted that you don’t weight train everyday because you would continually grow weaker with each workout. Every time you lift weights you are creating micro-tears in your...
by Jessica Kisiel | Mar 31, 2012 | Posture and Technique
1. Uneven Shoe and Foot Wear The sole of your shoe can indicate a great deal about how you are striking the ground when engaged in a repetitive motion weight-bearing sport, such as running, walking or hiking. If there is more wear on the inner edge of your shoe, your...
by Jessica Kisiel | Mar 19, 2012 | Posture and Technique
In my ongoing quest to learn more about posture, injuries, and pain I began experimenting with the Alexander Technique (AT). What attracted me to this process is that AT develops awareness about moving and using the body efficiently during everyday activities –...
by Jessica Kisiel | Mar 14, 2012 | Posture and Technique
“Human beings are the only species of life which has the capability of interfering with its own growth. The human being tends to block this natural process by doubting his potential. He believes that if he can’t do something right away it’s because...
by Jessica Kisiel | Mar 8, 2012 | Sports Training
Remember when cyclist Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France – seven times? If so, you might also recall how Lance popularized the fast spin of >90 revolutions per minute (rpm). What are the advantages of spinning at a high cadence? Increased blood...
