Stability, Mobility, Flexibility – Getting it right
While the act of moving may seem simple enough, there is more than one factor at play, determining the quality of our movements As human beings, nature designed us to move. Power, agility and suppleness vary not just amongst different people, but also among various body parts. This is where […]
Could That Nagging Pain be Your Posture
This might seem like an utterly basic, common sense question not deserving any screen space, but my long professional experience as a personal trainer, rehab specialist and corporate health and wellness mentor, screams otherwise. So here we are, back to addressing fundamentals of one of nature’s most complex creations – […]
Visual guide to 36 useful stretches
The effectivity of performing stretches and deriving their benefits in terms of enhancing flexibility, strength, injury prevention and general well being depends on targeting intended muscles appropriately. Without this bodily awareness focus is missing and stretches are often performed incorrectly. The following visual guide along with descriptions, shows the muscles […]
Foam rolling – whys and how to
There are a lot of links being shared online relating to foam rolling – whys and how to.Based on practical experience, I have observed, most don’t seem to be able to perform rolling correctly or derive full benefits and still have doubts pertaining to foam rollers and rolling. Some common […]
Queries Post Airtel Delhi Half Marathon
Some queries post ADHM interactions being answered in general. Barefoot strength does not only mean running barefoot. It also, and more importantly, means being barefoot strong before shod (with shoes).Shoes are an integral part of a lot of sports (including running). Some sports, specially contact sports like football, soccer and […]
Foot Strikes
This video helps in visually understanding the different types of foot strikes while running. Foot strike has a bearing on how the foot loads ( & dissipates) the ground reaction forces when the foot strikes the ground. Foot strike also has a bearing on efficient barefoot running technique and better […]
Balance and Proprioception
The body maintains balance through Proprioception, using visual, vestibular and most importantly through plantar cutaneous feedback (from the foot) !What exactly is proprioceptive stimulation? “Proprio” comes from the Latin word proprius, meaning “one’s own” and perception is the sense of the relative position of neighboring parts of the body. Proprioception […]
Evidence that short foot works!! AND proof that Barefoot Training is applicable across all sports, not just running.
This is a message from the mother of my young pro golf client (just turned 12!). His golfing coach, who has been working on Raghav’s swing for long, has shared his observation. Raghav is flat footed. I taught him the short foot exercise a couple of weeks back and asked […]
Importance of single leg training
Most of our daily activities like walking, running, climbing up and down stairs, involve transitioning body weight from one leg to another. Movement, for most part is a series of transfer from one limb to another. It’s only natural to extrapolate, therefore, that efficient and strong movement would be a […]
What is the single most important muscle for movement and locomotion
Before you answer that, pause and think – does your answer also apply to “blade runners”, double above-the-knee amputees and those with prosthetic legs? So if you thought of hamstrings, quadriceps, calves and such, how do these inspiring performers do it? If you thought (or now think) core, you are […]