A great article for you today.

It is a guest blog post from Nick Rosencutter.

Enjoy.

Take it away, Nick.

Injuries are no fun.

They are a pain, literally.

They can stop you from doing something you love.

They can cause nagging aches and pains.

They can affect you mentally.

They can ruin your day.

They are something that most people try to avoid.

On the other hand, they can also be a blessing in disguise. This is something that I have realized first hand.

The Rush of Training

I absolutely love training, especially powerlifting. I love the thrill and rush of stepping on the platform to compete. I love pushing my body past limits and growing stronger both physically and mentally when I push past barriers with my training. I love being in great shape and moving weights that most people can only wish to move. I’ve loved training (notice I said training and not “working out”) for over 12 years without a break (which really isn’t that much and I still have a long way to go).

When I’m not training, I’m helping others train, reading about training or dreaming about training. The deadlift happens to be my ace and pretty much my favorite thing to do in the world. In my opinion, there is absolutely no better feeling than locking out a heavy deadlift as you feel every muscle in your body tighten up to make it happen.

The hip drive, grip strain, the glutes coming through, the back locking out, the traps stabilizing, the intrinsic foot muscles gripping the floor, the blood rushing through the veins and the rush that flows through the body and mind; just an amazing feeling that only certain people will understand. Not being able to do this for a period of time was devastating.

Great little video from Nick on Gluteus Medius Exercises:

Training Stupidity

Flash back to November of 2008. I had just done my fifth meet in about seven months, which was probably a little too frequently. I was on pace to pull my first 600lb deadlift at a bodyweight around 178-180. Training had gone well as I had pulled 610 with band tension, tripled 540 and had made good progress on most of my assistance work. Well, I ended up missing 570ish at the meet when I had nearly locked out 585 a few months earlier. Part of the problem was just training stupidity. I had gone too intense for too many weeks before the meet and had competed too many times. But I knew that couldn’t be the only issue at hand because when I made that attempt, the weight was coming up smoothly; I thought for sure that I had it locked. Then as I approached lockout, I just couldn’t finish it. I was upset to say the least.

The Injury was in the Details

So at this time, I was in my last semester in the exercise science and strength & conditioning program at UW-La Crosse. Luckily, I was surrounded by some very knowledgeable people who knew their stuff. I spoke with one of my mentors, an amazing strength coach who knows a thing or two about the iron game. I showed him a video from my missed deadlift. He immediately pointed something out that I hadn’t noticed or really even thought of. My left leg began to shake as I approached lockout. He looked at another video of a 560 pull I had made easily a few months earlier. I had some rotation occurring through my hips and trunk as I pulled the deadlift. It was subtle, but you could sure see it.

So what the heck was going on?

He evaluated me and found out that:

1. my left glute was not firing as well as my right with hip extension
2. my right shoulder had some issues as well
3. my subscapularis was very fibrotic and was stopping my scapula from moving as efficiently as it could

If you have ever read any of Thomas Myers’ stuff on fascia and exercise, this should make you think of the spiral line: opposite hip and shoulder.

I’m assuming that many who read this page know about the book, Anatomy Trains, so I won’t get into tons of detail, but the spiral line is a line of fascia that wraps around the body and at a certain portion of its path, connects opposite hip and shoulder together; basically meaning that an issue with one can affect the other with various movements.

This had implications with the rotation that was occurring with my movement. So he did some ART on my hip and shoulder (left TFL and right subscap among other things) and gave me a few corrective exercises to fix this imbalance that I had. This was probably my first real personal experience/encounter with the world of muscle imbalances and corrective exercise.

I had been decently well versed in every strength and conditioning modality imaginable but had apparently slacked on this whole other department. I was determined to fix my imbalance and get better. I decided to take some time off of competing and hammer these things out for a little while. The January following this encounter, I would embark on my full time internship in order to finish up my degree, which would turn out to be one of the best experiences of my entire life.

Muscle Imbalances that Affected My Lifting

Enter Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training with a couple of guys named Mike Robertson and Bill Hartman. I learned a tremendous amount about training during my amazing time there and was totally immersed into the world of analyzing and addressing postural faults and muscular imbalances. I had no choice but to get better.

They discovered some of the same that my mentor at La Crosse had plus more:

• left glute medius was weak
• left glute max had gotten a little better but still wasn’t great
• external obliques weren’t where they needed to be, which meant that I didn’t have optimal control over my pelvis and trunk and was leaving pounds on my lifts
• lower traps were weak, especially the left side, which meant that my scapulae were not as stable as they could have been (implications for all of the big lifts)
• I had a slight shift and rotation with squats and pulls, which was definitely part of the issues listed above.

Those were some of the main problems for me. So I hammered out lots of special exercises to help balance things out and get my lifts up. I did however, make one mistake. I still trained too intensely, too often. I picked a meet that I wanted to do that May and trained for it.

Little clip from Bill Hartman’s Presentation in Muscle Imbalances Revealed – Lower Body Edition:

Now, these issues that I had were things that were probably going on for a long time. In my early days of training back in high school, I really had no true idea what I was doing (though I sure thought I did) as I pretty much just taught myself and learned from random gym rats and magazines back then.

The shifts and rotation that I had with my squat and pull were subtle enough that an average eye would never notice them, so who knows how long that had been going on. While I had gotten along fine and had built up to a respectable strength level and build, fixing some of these things earlier could have saved me lots of trouble and probably helped me to hit bigger weights easier. I mean, locking out a max deadlift with one glute firing versus two glutes firing is kind of a big deal. So anyhow, I was training hard and lifts were going up, etc. until…..

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That is the end of part 1.  I got part 2 coming up very soon.  Big thanks to Nick.  We all have an in jury story.

About the Author

Nick Rosencutter, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, LMT – Nick is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is also a Nationally Certified and Licensed Massage Therapist. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a Fitness emphasis and Strength and Conditioning Concentration from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse, and received his diploma in Massage Therapy from Lakeside School of Massage Therapy in Milwaukee. He has worked with all varieties of clients ranging from fat loss to various levels of athletes and is also a competitive powerlifter. He currently trains clients at Southridge Athletic Club in Milwaukee and offers corrective exercise and movement training at Miller Sports and Wellness Chiropractic in West Allis. You can learn more at his website www.rosencutterultrafitness.com

Rick Kaselj, MS

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Today I have an interview for you I did on the importance of muscle imbalances.

Importance of Muscle Imbalances Interview

==>  Importance of Muscle Imbalances Interview

What I Go Through in the Importance of Muscle Imbalances Interview:

• Why are muscle imbalances so important?
• What most fitness education certifications focus in on
• Why most fitness professionals miss focusing on muscle imbalances
• No one profession or person can cover a huge topic like muscle imbalances
• Why stretching is a band aid when it comes to muscle imbalances
• What is Muscle Imbalances Revealed 2.0

In the above interview, I talk about the product called Muscle Imbalances Revealed 2.0:

If you would like more details on Muscle Imbalances Revealed 2.0, CLICK HERE.

I did the interview with Erik Rokeach of FitnessBusinessInterviews.com .  I would highly recommend visiting his site as it is packed with great interviews with fitness professionals sharing their business secrets.

Rick Kaselj, MS

I was talking with my friend, Shawna Kaminski, about squats and knee pain.

Shawna runs bootcamps and helps train women over 40. One thing she hears a lot is:

“I can’t squat or lunge because I get knee pain.”

I did an interview with Shawna on what you can do about your knee pain during squatting:

==>  Squats and Knee Pain

In the interview with Shawna, I talk about:

• The importance of squatting and lungeing
• How you can modify the squat
• How flexibility can help you with your knee pain during squatting
• A different kind of lunge that decreases knee pain
• Vicious cycle of knee pain
• Importance of using a mirror for feedback on your technique
• Master your lunge and squat exercises with no weight and added weight

As I discussed in the interview, one of the things you need to address when it comes to knee pain during squatting are muscle imbalances.  I go into detail about this in Muscle Imbalances Revealed.

I am having a tough time keeping up with all the kind words about Muscle Imbalances Revealed.  Here are a few more that I just got:

“Addressing muscular imbalances is of paramount importance when training athletes. Muscle Imbalances Revealed provides the background, assessments, training strategies, and specific exercises to restore balance across the lower extremities, lumbopelvic area, and shoulders, and therefore equips you with the knowledge you need to help prevent the most common sports-related injuries. Even better, you can benefit from all the content from the comfort of your home.”

Kevin Neeld
Hockey Strength and Conditioning Coach
KevinNeeld.com

“I am glad I had the opportunity to review Muscle Imbalances Revealed by Rick Kaselj. These are DVDs that you should NEVER let out of your education library. We all know how good DVDs just “disappear” all of a sudden. I am not only writing this review from the eyes of a fitness & sports performance coach but also a person that has suffered from knee and lower back injuries from my days in the US ARMY.

Muscle Imbalances Revealed is an indispensable resource for coaches and fitness trainers with an “all-star cast” of some of the best rehab and post rehab exercise specialists in this business. It’s not a perfect world and eventually your athletes or fat loss clients will get an injury you need to work with and around. This program has enlightened me and added a new toolbox to help my clients in a more effective way, and improve my own performance and past injuries I sustained while in the ARMY. Muscle Imbalances Revealed is a comprehensive and easy to follow program that I wish was around years ago. Not getting this program is leaving you unprepared for inevitable injuries that you or your clients may receive.”

Nii Wilson
New York City
USAW-Sports Performance Coach/ Underground Strength Coach Certified
NiiWilson.com

“One of the keys to my success as a personal trainer has been my ability to work with and around the nagging aches and injuries of people from 35-55, the very demographic that has the time, money, and demonstrated needs for our services.

The information you’ll gain in MIR is exactly what you need most to differentiate yourself from generic “just-make-em-tired-and-sweaty” trainers. Rick and the crew have done an outstanding job, and Bill Hartman continues to defend his title as “the Smartest Man in Fitness.”

If you want to elevate your skills and, therefore, your income, you need these DVDS. You owe it to your clients and to yourself to be the best you can be.”

Stephen Holt
“One of America’s Greatest Trainers” – Men’s Fitness
2003 ACE Personal Trainer of the Year
BabyBoomerFitnessAuthority.com

Okay, before going.

I remembered that I did an interview with Shawna a few months back where she talked about knee pain.

You can get her tips in this video:

In the interview with Shawna, she goes through:

• The importance of technique
• Where your knees should be positioned
• How you should place your hips

I think that is it.

Have a great day and thank you for reading.

Rick Kaselj, MS

I don’t know why I like doing these research reviews so much.

I always end up learning something or it confirms what I am doing.

I try to break them down for you so they are easier to understand and you can get the take home message from them.

For those that want a lot more detail, I have included the reference so you can read the original article.

Lets get to the research.

Do Elite Athletes Have Muscle Imbalances?

What They Looked At:

They looked to see if elite athletes performing team or individual sports had muscle imbalances.  They looked to see if they did with MIR investigation.

What Did They Find?

They found a variety of muscle imbalances in the trunk and pelvic region.  They feel muscle imbalances may be related to injuries athletes get.  They suggested that each sport needs to be looked at to determine what muscle imbalances are common and what specific muscle rehabilitation can and needs to be done.

So What?

It shows that athletes do have muscle imbalances.  It is tough to say if these imbalances are needed in order to excel in their sport or are leading to injury or decreased performance.

It is cool that the concept of muscle imbalances is being discussed more and more.  Even in research papers.

I wish I had more to say but I was not able to get the full journal article as it was still being processed.  I look forward to getting it soon enough.

It was interesting that they identified muscle imbalances using MRI, I have never heard of this before.

Where to get more information:  Franettovich M, Hides J, Mendis MD, Littleworth H. Muscle imbalance among elite athletes. Br J Sports Med. 2011 Apr;45(4):348-9.

Is a Single Leg Squat a Good Indicator of How Your Hip Functions?

What They Looked At:

The researchers wanted to see if a single-leg squat was a good tool to determine poor hip muscle function because lately the focus of addressing knee pain has been by focusing on the hip.  They felt that people that performed better on a single leg squat would have earlier onset of gluteus medius activity, greater lateral trunk strength, greater hip abduction strength and greater external rotation strength.

They had 5 people evaluate 34 participants when performing a single leg squat.  They measured the muscle activity of the participants when it came to their hip strength based on electromyographic activity.

What Did They Find?

They determined that a single-leg squat is a good tool to determine if someone has poor hip muscle function.

So What?

I have been using the single-leg squat for an assessment for a long time and use it in the Core Stability of the Hip program.

It just highlights that getting your client to do a single-leg squat is important and will give you a good idea of what you need to focus on in your exercise program.  If you or your client perform poorly on a single-leg squat, you will need to work on gluteus medius, lateral trunk, hip abduction and external rotation strength.

Where to get more information:  Crossley KM, Zhang WJ, Schache AG, Bryant A, Cowan SM. Performance on the single-leg squat task indicates hip abductor muscle function. Am J Sports Med. 2011 Apr;39(4):866-73. Epub 2011 Feb 18.

What is a Good Test for the Core?

What They Looked At:

They looked at a dynamic core test of a chop and lift test and compared it to a static endurance posture tests of the Biering-Sorensen and side-plank.

Cool Points that Were Brought Up:

- “Trunk musculature absorbs, produces and transports multidirectional forces to and from the upper and lower extremities by maintaining a balance of stability and mobility.”

- “Researchers have hypothesized that defects in muscular capability (power, strength, endurance) and motor control (amplitude, timing) lead to poor trunk stabilization and can alter performance or increase injury susceptibility.”

What Did They Find?

The chop and lift is a good power test to test dynamic trunk control.

So What?

I have seen the chop and lift around for a while.  I have not used it very much but I will now.  I will use the two endurance tests to measure directional endurance for the core but will add the chop and lift in order to look at more dynamic core function.

Always great to take the time to read these research articles.

Where to get more information:  Palmer TG, Uhl TL. (2011). Interday reliability of peak muscular power outputs on an isotonic dynamometer and assessment of active trunk control using the chop and lift tests. J Athl Train. 2011 Mar-Apr;46(2):150-9.

That is it for today.

Time to put the papers away and head to work.

Have a great day!

Rick Kaselj, MS

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Here we go to the rambles.

Nice to look at the week that was.

These are a few things that happened.

MIR Approved for Fitness Australia CECs

I just got the word from down under that Muscle Imbalances Revealed has been approved for CECs.

Fitness Australia has reviewed Muscle Imbalances Revealed and approved it for 6.0 CECs.  Now the 23,000 fitness professional that are part of Fitness Australia can earn continuing education credit when learning and watching Muscle Imbalances Revealed.

Very cool!

I just got the details and will be finalizing everything with them.  Working with Fitness Australia is a new thing, so I need to figure out how they work and what they would like their members to receive.

Effective Rotator Cuff Exercises

Just to finish off, here are some kind words I received about Effective Rotator Cuff Exericses:

“The Exercises Rehabilitation for the Rotator Cuff course was excellent! Rick really brought together a course that was thorough, effective, and was easy to apply to my clients as a personal trainer as well as myself, who up until recently had shoulder issues. Thanks Rick! “

Leah Seaton
BCRPA/ ACSM Personal Trainer
Vancouver, BC

“Even if the money spent only helped one of my clients, Effective Rotator Cuff Exercises would have been a worthy investment. The great part about the course is that not only does it allow me to help those with rotator cuff issues, but it also allows me to design better programs for all my clientele.”

Brent Campbell

“Dear Rick, I would be happy to help you out with the Rotator Cuff program. I have reviewed the program and have found it very beneficial for use in the clinic. As a physiotherapist, it is always challenging to provide patients with all the information and handouts they require. Rick’s systematic approach and reliant/clear patient handout have helped me keep on top of patient education. In the long run, this equals more compliance and better results. I also think the way the program is divided into goal focused sections helps keep patients focused on their exercises and their rehab goals. Overall I think it is a great program and it has really helped me address rotator cuff injuries within a clinical setting. Thanks Rick.”

Katie Ireland
Registered physiotherapist
Ottawa, Ontario

Positive Vibes

Ending things on a positive note.

Thanks for everyone that says such kind things on my Facebook page:

Thanks for reading.

Have a great weekend.

Rick Kaselj, MS

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There is a lot more awareness when it comes to muscle imbalances.

The incredible success of Muscle Imbalances Revealed 2.0 has really taken the industry by storm.

Trainers, coaches, and therapists from around the world have been using it to help their clients overcome injuries, bust through fitness plateaus, and prevent injuries.

It has been amazing to see how this little product has helped thousands of fitness & health professionals, which in return has helped hundreds of thousands of people.

Sad to say, the battle continues.

We need to do more to better understand, assess, and prescribe exercises to eliminate muscle imbalances.

In 2011, there will be more and more emphasis on muscle imbalances.

Muscle Imbalance is my #8 Exercise Rehabilitation Prediction for 2011

 
In fact, I just got approached by an Australian outdoor magazine to write an article on muscle imbalances and how it can affect the outdoor athlete.  Very cool.  I will let you know how it goes.

With the media starting to focus on it, so has the research.

Muscle Imbalances in the Research

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Yeah, it is Friday and I am doing my rambling.

I do like this post.  It gives me a chance to reflect on the week and see what has happened.  All of the good and bad.  Thankfully it is most often good.

Helping Out Strength Coach Podcast

I saw that the Strength Coach Podcast was having their 3 Year Anniversary Giveaway.

There was no way that I could not help out.

So I contacted Anthony Renna and he said it would be a huge help, and it would be something the thousands of strength coach listeners would benefit from.

Facebook Shout Out

I know some people get enough of me from my emails and blog, but many more people follow me on Facebook where I give even more information to help people out with their injuries.

It is so great to hear when the information that I am sharing helps others like the gang at Le Physique Personal Training.  They had some kind words to say about all I am doing on Facebook:

More Rave Reviews of Muscle Imbalances Revealed 2.0

Okay, I know, another raving review for Muscle Imbalances Revealed 2.0 – or as I call it, MIR2:

“Muscle Imbalances Revealed gives you a chance to learn from some of the very best in the world from the comfort of your own living room, on your own schedule.  Forget finding time to get away, costly travel expenses, flight delays, and hotel booking nightmares.  You can do it all from home!  Frankly, I have a responsibility to my clients to stay on the cutting edge of this industry, but I hate taking time away from them and my family.  With Muscle Imbalances Revealed I can stay at the top of my game without leaving my house.  This is simply a brilliant product that anyone looking to stay at the forefront of the fitness industry should watch.

Mark Young

Exercise & Nutrition Consultant

MarkYoungTrainingSystems.com

Last Weekend Presenting

Last weekend I did my last set of courses for the year.  It is always sad when this happens.  Before I wrapped up, I made sure I had things set up for 2011.  If you would like to see what fitness education courses I have coming up next, CLICK HERE.

Here are some of the kind words from the registrants:

“Exercise Rehabilitation of the Neck course is very well explained.  A lot of explanation, examples, and hands on practice.”

Elizabeth Szabo
Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer
New Westminster, BC, Canada

“Exercise Rehabilitation of the Lower Back course is a very good hands-on course.  Will definitely recommend to colleagues / peers this course and resources”

With that being said, there is one more course left this year.  The Mike Robertson Bulletproof Your Client’s Knees & Lower Back course.

I am so excited about this and a lot of other people are as well:

I will do what I can to take some video from the weekend.

That is it.

We will see many of you tomorrow at the course.  I have to head off to get the handouts for the course, and I have one extra handout.  If you want to go, CLICK HERE and register.

Please do not hunt me down and call me at 10 pm tonight and ask if you can register.  That is not cool.

That is it, have a great weekend.

Rick Kaselj, MS

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The last few days I have gotten some great feedback on a few of the presentations, books, and courses I have done.

Have a look:

“I have been watching Muscle Imbalances Revealed this week. All the webinars have been very informative. I am a personal trainer in Sacramento California. It has been a tremendous help for me. I was referred to to your site by Eric Cressey‘s website. I have used several of his products with great result. I have attended Bryan College for a Degree in advanced health and fitness, as well; this has supplemented my education there very well. I am on the program advisory committee there, and will be recommending they include some  of your information if possible.  Thank you for your time.”

Bryan Bowen
Personal Trainer
Sacramento, California, USA

“Effective Exercises for Scoliosis has substantive information about how to assist my clients with scoliosis.  I like the fact it has clearer information about nonstructural vs. structural scoliosis; explanations about possible causes.  I like how there was information included about breath and fluid movements included in yoga, because I have found both forms to be unbelievably useful for my clients with scoliosis prior to reading this coursework.” – Amy Vitt

“I attended your workshop last weekend: Exercise Rehabilitation of the Shoulder.  I loved the positive learning environment and that questions and answers were encouraged throughout the workshop.  I really appreciate having the opportunity to discuss the shoulder limitations specific to my clients and receive your feedback.  This has made it easy for me to recommend specific exercises to my clients, as well as what exercises to have them avoid.   The workshop really extended beyond rehabilitation exercises and included valuable tips on preventative measures also.

Shoulder injuries can limit individuals from many sports and exercises.  As a trainer, developing an understanding of the reasons behind these limitations, ways of increasing joint mobility, and how to prevent further injury from developing, is key to my clients’ success.  Thank you for sharing your expertise!”

Taryn
Burnaby, BC, Canada
BCRPA Weightroom Instructor

Thank you everyone for your feedback.

If you have some feedback on some of the stuff of mine you got, please send it to rick (at) ExercisesForInjuries.com

Rick Kaselj, MS

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Hey, it is Friday and I am going to ramble.

It has been a while since I actually rambled on Friday.

I Know You Are Sick of If, But I am Not

The rave reviews and incredible feedback for Muscle Imbalances Revealed 2.0 keep pouring in:

“Muscle Imbalance Revealed 2.0 has proved an invaluable investment. As a strength and conditioning coach working with swimmers from all age groups, Muscle Imbalance Revealed has provided me with a wealth of new insight into the role and function of both the hip and shoulder.  Through both the assessments and mobility exercises both myself and my athletes have a much better understanding of imbalances and how to correct them. It is an amazing educational tool and I highly recommend it.”

I am very thankful and happy that MIR2 has been able to help so many trainers, coaches, and therapists from around the world.

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I never seem to get these rambles out on Friday.

Not sure why.  I enjoy doing them but it never seems to happen.

Lets chat about what has happened of late.

#1 – Sharing My Blog Posts

It is very cool when someone thinks what you have written is good enough to share with others.

I had this happen to me 3 times this week.  It is very cool.

I do put a lot of thought and time into my writing.  If you write or blog, you will know what I mean.  I am very happy to give, but it is very cool when someone says, “You got to read this.”  Thank you for reading and thank you for sharing what I have written, it means a lot.

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What a week last week.

Hundreds of trainers, coaches, and therapists took advantage of the launching of Muscle Imbalances Revealed Version 2.0, or as I call it, MIR2.

What People Are Saying About Muscle Imbalances Revealed

It has been very cool, and the feedback from MIR is pouring in:

“I’m a new personal trainer and I’ve always been worried about not knowing enough on injuries and how to deal with them. Your resources so far have been very beneficial.

I listened to the interview below and one thing that really hit home was the difference between core stabilization and core strengthening exercises. This was just one part of his talk but the reminder was really good because now in my boot camps, or personal training clients, I can make the distinction and they can appreciate the core exercises even more.

Thank you for continuing to share amazing resources.”

Humairah Irfan

Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Fit Body Bootcamp Edmonton

Okay, my son is crying so I have to get him.  Back in a minute.

I am back, and my 5 month old son is good.

Great Feedback on Something that I Give Away for Free

“I just viewed the #1 Fitness Mistake webinar. I think this is key to summarizing muscle imbalances revealed and should be included in your DVD set.”

Stacey Levine-Prejza
CanFitPro PRO TRAINER, CPR and Mind Body
Certified 500 hour Yoga Instructor
Certified Pilates and Cycling Instructor

This is what Stacey is talking about:

If you want to get the FREE video presentation as well, CLICK HERE .

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After sending out the update on Muscle Imbalances Revealed 2.0, one of the contributors of MIR, Dean Somerset, sent me a great guest blog post for you.

Muscle Imbalances Part 2: The Long and Short of It

The 3 Hams

What is the solution?

I am really excited to announce the re-launch of Muscle Imbalance Revealed 2.0 .

Over the last few weeks I have been getting feedback from the hundreds of trainers, coaches, and therapists that have gotten Muscle Imbalances Revealed, to see how I could make it better.

This is the feedback that I got from them:

• We want more lower body muscle imbalance exercises – DONE!
• We want more information on the fascia stuff – DONE!
• We want to hear about new trends in muscle imbalances – DONE!

Thank you for everyone’s feedback, and I am very excited to give people what they want.

This is what is new for Muscle Imbalances Revealed 2.0:

#1 – Muscle Imbalance Exercises for the Lower Body (Value – $89)

I got a lot of feedback on Muscle Imbalances Revealed from all the health and fitness professionals from around the world, and the number one thing they wanted was MORE EXERCISES, so here you go.

For MIR2, we added more exercises that help address muscle imbalances in the lower body.

This bonus is a live presentation that I had done a few months back where I went through well over 50 exercises to address muscle imbalances in the lower body.

Some of them are unique and different, but very effective.

You get the video of the presentation and a handout with pictures of all the exercises.

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As always, a lot happens in a week.

I like taking these posts and reflecting on the week on what has happened.

200th Post!

Yesterday, I hit my 200th post!

To check out my 200th blog post, click here .

It is very cool that I have made it this far.  Many blogs never make it to 50, plus it is a long way from my old blog, Fitness & Rehab News.

I have learned a lot from the old blog, plus it is great when you get emails like this from readers:

“I am from Australia and am currently a personal trainer working out of a small town studio. I visit your site regularly to research and understand what I can apply for my clients and myself. Your information is valuable, and as soon as I can get up some money I would love to buy your Scoliosis manual, as I have some clients that I am currently working with, and your manual I know will deliver results just as MIR has delivered incredible results.”

Shannan Maciejewski

Australia

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Muscle Imbalances Revealed Update with Mike Robertson

I just finished up an interview with Mike Robertson.

Mike did a presentation for Muscle Imbalances Revealed program:

- Component #1 – Muscular Imbalances in the Hip & Pelvis

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Let’s start off with “Thanking You” for all the Happy Birthday Wishes!

All the birthday wishes have been amazing!

I think I got about 150 on Facebook.

Here is a video for you:

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I had a lower back pain flare up about two weeks back.

I am still recovering from it.

Well, kind of.

The pain is gone but I am trying to write down and take some videos on what I did in order to help recover from the lower back pain flare up in three days.

Here is a little video explaining the three things I addressed in order to have a speedy recovery.

3 Things You Need to Do When You Have a Lower Back Pain Flare Up

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I am working.

I have my 7 year old laptop with me and my wife’s 3 year old laptop.

I am working on my blog and writing.

The cool thing is I am doing this all in Maui.

More about that another time.

BCRPA Conference is Back!

I am so happy that this conference is back and the feedback for the 2010 edition has been amazing.

It was nice to play a part in helping select and organize the presenter side of things.  Being on the BCRPA Conference Committee was a great way of giving back to the fitness professionals from across BC.

I think the final numbers were about 450 participants for 50 sessions!  WoW!

BCRPA is already planning next years.  It will be September 16 to 18 or September 23 to 25.  When I find out, I will let you know.

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Today I got a great video for you.

7 Exercises to Help You Improve Your Squat

Muscle Imbalances Revealed Update with Kevin Yates

I just finished up an interview with Kevin Yates.

Kevin did two presentations for Muscle Imbalances Revealed program:

- Component #4 – Identifying Muscular Imbalances in the Lower Body
- Component #5 – Addressing Muscular Imbalances in the Lower Body

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