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Although “isometric” simply means “same length/angle”, in practice there are a variety of ways to apply isometric loading. Here are some of the common distinctions.

The length of the hold (time under tension) dramatically changes the physiological outcome of an isometric contraction. While all isometrics involve static force production, the intensity–duration balance determines which tissues adapt and how.

Build intraabdominal pressure creating greater structural integrity much like the can of pop. 

The hip airplane is a great as it’s loading pattern is similar to what is experienced with functional movements such as walking.

You ask 5 different practitioners and you’re likely to get 5 different answers.  Why is that?

“What kind of tasty delights are going to be suggested here?”  Bubble burst!  Exercise is the “snack” that deals with the real snacks.

Icing is a popular accepted procedure regardless of the fact that there have never been any conclusive findings to support it.

The fascial slings comprised of multiple muscles and like these bands creating tension and holding the bones in place.

Loading one leg at a time maximizes the use of the muscles we are targeting.

Nature always seeks out balance in the most efficient way possible.

It is an easy exercise to get lazy with and perform incorrectly stealing away its benefits.

This month we’re going to add a low impact cardio challenge that can be scaled for any level of participant.

Individuals who engaged in regular physical activity had a 50% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than those who were sedentary.

The gap between those with low fitness versus those just above average was a 60-70% reduction.

All it takes to commit is 3 times a week for 1 month. This flow can be done within 5 minutes, and with consistency you will notice a change

“You don’t rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.” Your habits create that baseline.

Continuing where we left off, this is the third portion of a shoulder mobility flow to help reset & nourish the tissue in the shoulder joint

If too much fluid builds in one area, it creates pressure and other things need to compensate since water cannot.

By Brandy Coghill - Once we have developed a specific pattern of movement our physical and mental state will make note of these patterns.

Pain is both physical and emotional 100% of the time