Groin Pull - A groin pull -- or groin strain -- results from putting too much stress on muscles in your groin and thigh. If these muscles are tensed too forcefully or too suddenly, they can get over-stretched or torn. - Tory Robinson
Peak Performance - Flow, peak experiences, and the zone of optimal functioning share some common characteristics. Identify their common characteristics and then describe how each theory is different. - Tory Robinson
A Full Life - I found a great article today at Forbes.com titled “How to Live to be 101”. For those of use that look forward to living a long and fruitful life. The author gives some really good advice. - Tory Robinson
Is That All You Have? - In this year of the cross fit revolution, FocusT25, Insanity, and every other extreme form of fitness geared to make you the ultimate cardio, explosive, shredded, warrior, survivalist, mechanical beast that can run through walls of fire to save puppies and small children, you have to ask yourself is that really me? - Tory Robinson
Anatomy of the Lunge - The lunge is probably one of the most versatile exercises in strength training. It gives you the biggest bang for your buck. Because of this it is also the one exercise that is most often performed incorrectly. - Tory Robinson
Anatomy of the Pull Up - Pull ups are extremely challenging exercises. While hanging on the bar, you must use the muscles of your upper body to pull your body up to the bar. Then, slowly lower your body down. - Tory Robinson
Anatomy of the Push Up - Pushups are one of the most widely performed exercises in the world. Used by a range of people from elite athletes to school children, there are numerous variations of pushups; therefore, regardless of your fitness level, there is probably a pushup for you. - Tory Robinson
Anatomy of the Squat - The squat is one of the basic compound movements. A compound movement involves more than one joint and the squat involves more joints than I can accurately count. - Tory Robinson
Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes - It has been well documented that young athletes can benefit from strength training. The American College of Sports Medicine has presented this statement: - Tory Robinson
Supplements. Good or Bad? - Recently the Federal Trade Commission took action against several companies that sell weight-loss supplements, using deceptive marketing. This should have occurred years ago, but that is neither here nor there. - Tory Robinson
The Magnificent 7 - I’m not referring to the 1960’s western featuring Steve McQueen, Yul Brenner, and Charles Bronson (I do appreciate a great western). I am referring to the seven movements that should form the foundation for every strength training program. - Tory Robinson
