by Elsbeth Vaino There seem to be two ways people react (in terms of training) when they have an injury: I have trained a lot…
Can you exercise if you have an injury?
by Elsbeth Vaino We know exercise is good for us and that we should all do it. But what if we have an injury? It…
Should you wear a brace?
by Elsbeth Vaino “What is your opinion about tennis elbow/knee braces and straps? I read an article where they recommend it pretty strongly. Do they…
Which exercise caused low back pain?
by Elsbeth Vaino I recently had a client mention he has had some low back tightness on one side after his last couple of workouts.…
Looking at an alternative for the FMS for client assessments?
by Elsbeth Vaino I’ve been such a big proponent of the FMS (Functional Movement Screen) since I started my personal training career that it feels…
Can the FMS predict sports injury?
by: Elsbeth Vaino I’ve been reading a lot about why the FMS is good and why it’s not recently. I’ve even co-written a point-counterpoint discussion…
Are you doing the right workout?
by Elsbeth Vaino Depending who you talk to, the best exercise option is one of the following[1]: Aquatic exercisesClimbingCross-country skiingCrossfitCyclingEllipticalEquestrianFree weightsFunctional trainingIntervalsKettlebellsOlympic liftingPilatesPlaying my favourite…
The FMS: Awesome or Awful?
by Elsbeth Vaino and Bret Contreras The FMS (Functional Movement Screen) is a divisive topic in the fitness world. Some people think it’s the cat’s…
Post-Concussion Symptoms During Training
by Elsbeth Vaino I have a client, whom I’ll call Jim, who suffered a concussion during an ultimate game this summer. He has had concussions…
The 4 Things I Know About Sports Injuries
by Elsbeth Vaino Apparently I’m not a quick-learner, because it took me close to 20 years to learn these very basic, but oh so important…