by Elsbeth Vaino Hip extension is a big deal. Faster, higher, stronger all require hip extension. It’s driven by some big muscles, and gets worked…
Strength training is not a race
by Elsbeth Vaino Training in the presence of injury is a great idea most of the time, but it is not business as usual. There…
Is it okay to do exercises with partial range of motion?
by Elsbeth Vaino There is a full range of motion or bust sentiment in the fitness world. Full range of motion (ROM) can be a…
Can you stay strong as you age?
by Elsbeth Vaino What if you were lifting the same weight in ten years as you are today? How would that make you feel? If…
Let pain be your guide
by Elsbeth Vaino We’ve all heard the saying, “No pain; no gain!” I think it’s a flawed expression. Or more accurately, it’s a misunderstood expression.…
When it comes to coaching exercise, how much correction and encouragement is right?
by Elsbeth Vaino For more than twenty-five years, I’ve been one or more of a hockey coach, ultimate coach, ski instructor, ski guide for disabled…
Not all exercises are for everyone
by Elsbeth Vaino “I have never had a client that I couldn’t get deep in the hole.” I overheard a trainer say this to one…
Key notes for training around (non-acute) knee injuries
by Elsbeth Vaino I think the more common term for “non-acute injury” is “overuse injury“, but I just don’t love that term as it feels…
Best exercises for a shoulder injury
by Elsbeth Vaino A lot of people walk through our doors at Custom Strength because their health care practioner recommended us to help them get…
Sticks and stones (aka the nocebo effect)
by Elsbeth Vaino Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me This wasn’t true in the school yard, and it’s…