by Elsbeth Vaino If you’re in a hurry, or just don’t want to spend a lot of time on your warm-up at the gym, and…
Your bones can change
by Elsbeth Vaino A friend sent me this article that talks about an exercise effect that is rarely discussed: changes to our bones. The short…
If I was to modify the FMS for my interests…
by Elsbeth Vaino This is a follow on post to Looking at an Alternative to the FMS for Client Assessments, and To FMS or not…
To FMS or not to FMS: That is the assessment
by Elsbeth Vaino This is the second part of a two-part post about personal training client assessment options. Check out part one here where I…
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…
What kettlebell exercises should I do?
by Elsbeth Vaino I just got a great question from an out of town friend looking for training advice, and realized it’s probably a common…
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…
Principles to consider for your team fitness program
by Elsbeth Vaino Team fitness. If you’re a team sport coach, it’s probably part of your responsibility. And if your new season is on the…