by Infinite Fitness | Dec 26, 2016 | Repeat Indefinitely, Uncategorized
Myofascial release is the manipulation of tissue to prevent it from over-contraction. Over-contraction can cause pain, tightness, and poor use of the muscle. There are small hook-like heads in the muscle filament that connect to each other to cause contraction. This...
by Infinite Fitness | May 31, 2016 | Infinite Fitness Blog, Repeat Indefinitely
Kaizen is defined as the practice of continued improvement coming from a Sino-Japanese term meaning “change for the better.” While this is predominantly applied to manufacturing operations, it can also be applied to exercise. Often times, our workouts can...
by Infinite Fitness | Feb 2, 2016 | Infinite Fitness Blog, Repeat Indefinitely
Foam rolling is a form of self-myofascial release (SMR) that is frequently used in both warm-up and recovery settings. SMR can be used to aid in the recovery of muscles that are prone to being restricted; restriction can stem from overuse, trauma, and inactivity,...
by Infinite Fitness | Mar 4, 2015 | Infinite Fitness Blog, Repeat Indefinitely
“Everyone needs a personal trainer.” My coworkers and I throw this phrase around at our weekly meeting. We joke that this reality of fitness is true, everyone (even us) would benefit from having their own personal trainer. In my time as a personal trainer I have met...
by Infinite Fitness | Oct 23, 2014 | Infinite Fitness Blog, Repeat Indefinitely
Health is an accumulation. We continually add to or subtract from the sum total of our health with our daily decisions. The difference between being the healthiest you can possibly be and feeling completely rundown is a tiny decision that’s made over and over again....
by Infinite Fitness | Oct 7, 2014 | Infinite Fitness Blog, Repeat Indefinitely
More and more people have to sit for hours on end as part of their jobs. According to Kathleen Dohney and Michael Smith, MD, various studies completed since January of 2014 have linked sitting to multiple health issues. For instance, people who sit for long periods of...
