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Nov 12 • 9 tweets • 3 min read
The most common cause of shoulder pain:
Shoulder impingement.
It accounts for 44% to 65% of all shoulder complaints.
Here are 5 exercises to reduce pain (and increase strength):
The preferred term is subacromial pain syndrome instead of impingement.
Symptoms are:
•Shoulder stiffness
•Pain in the front of your arm
•Pain on the top of your shoulder
•Unable to sleep on your shoulder
•Pain when lifting your arm overhead
These exercises got me back to training pain-free:
Oct 29 • 9 tweets • 3 min read
Im 47.
And I’m in the best shape of my life.
One of my secrets? Foam roller exercises.
Here is the only foam roller workout you need to prevent injury (bookmark this): 1/ Foam Roller Upper back
Feeling a bit hunched in your back?
The upper back foam roller will fix it.
It targets your mid and upper spike to give you extension and mobility.
This is a great exercise if you sit in a chair all day.
Common mistake:
Rolling into your lower…
Oct 10 • 7 tweets • 5 min read
How to get huge muscles in less than 3 months:
Use the right exercises.
But most people mess this up and get hurt.
So here is a mega post with every exercise you need for every body part (bookmark this):
The only arm workout you need:
In my 20’s and 30’s I had chronic lower back pain.
The doctor said I’d have to live with the pain the rest of my life.
I said screw that and fixed my back.
Here are the 5 exercises that did it: 1. Bird Dog
This exercise improves core stability and strengthens the muscles that support your spine.
How to get started:
- Start on your hands and knees, with your hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
- Simultaneously extend your right arm forward and left leg backward.
- Hold for 5-10 seconds, focusing on keeping your back flat and core engaged.
- Return to the starting position and repeat with the opposite arm and leg.
- Perform 10-12 repetitions on each side.
Common mistake:
Allowing your back to sag or rotate.
Keep your spine neutral and core tight throughout the movement.
Sep 24 • 9 tweets • 4 min read
The secret exercises no one is talking about:
Overcoming Isometrics.
I’ve been a health and fitness coach for 25+ years.
Use these 5 hidden exercises to lower blood pressure (and prevent injuries): 1/ Isometric Lunge
This is the static hold of the lunge position.
And the isometric lunge strengthens:
-Glutes
-Quadriceps
-Hamstrings
While improving:
-Balance
-And stability
Get started by:
-Stepping over the bar into a lunge position.
-Grip the bar with both hands like deadlift.
-Push into the ground with both legs.
Remember:
Keep your torso leaning forward to engage your glutes.
Press into the ground for 30-120 seconds.
Sep 22 • 10 tweets • 5 min read
I’ve spent 45,000+ hours training high performers.
Most of them struggle with mobility.
But it’s not rocket science. People just don’t where to start.
Here are 7 exercises to get a larger range of motion (even if you’re stuck at a desk):
If you sit all day…
Then you need to counteract that tightness:
1/ The Dynamic Couch Stretch does just that by targeting your hip flexors and quadriceps.
Get started with this:
1. Start in a lunge position with your back foot elevated on a chair or couch.
2. Slide your back foot up the wall, keeping your back knee on the ground.
3.Squeeze your glutes and push your hips forward.
4. Hold for 2-3 seconds, then release and repeat for 10-15 reps.
Don’t let your lower back too much.
And keep a neutral spine throughout the movement.
Sep 15 • 12 tweets • 5 min read
If you’re over 50.
Read this:
I’ve been in the fitness industry for 25+ years helping:
-Executives
-Entrepreneurs
-High performers
To lose fat and build muscle.
What else?
Most of my clients are in their:
-40s
-50s
-60s
-And even 70s.
Let’s dive in:
Sep 8 • 10 tweets • 4 min read
Moderns diets are killing your gut.
And ruining your mental health as a result.
I’ve been a health coach for 25+ years.
Here are the 5 gut healing secrets big food industries don’t want you know:
Fun fact:
Approximately 70% of the immune system is in your gut.
A healthy gut helps prevent infections and chronic illnesses.
Still not convinced gut health is important?
The gut-brain axis is a well-documented pathway where the gut can influence mental states and emotions.
English?
You gut impacts conditions like depression and anxiety.
Aug 25 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
In my mid 40's I started to get hip pain.
I went to a doctor who told me I'd have to live with the pain the rest of my life.
I said screw that, searched for a solution, and fixed my hips.
Here's how I did it:
Do you ignore hip tightness? Start noticing!
1/ Foam roll hip reduces tightness.
It’s essential for hip mobility.
- Place the foam roller under hip
- Slowly roll back and forth
- Spend 1-2 minutes each side
Ignoring this can worsen hip pain, act now.
Aug 22 • 9 tweets • 4 min read
The workout most people mess up:
Abs.
I’ve have 6-pack at age 47.
Here are the only 5 ab exercises you need (bookmark this):
You think crunches are good? Think again!
1. Weighted ball crunches strengthen your core.
And core stability is crucial for overall fitness.
How to perform:
- Use a weighted medicine ball.
- Perform slow, controlled crunches.
- Aim for 10-12 reps per set.
Dive into these to enhance core power.
Aug 13 • 9 tweets • 3 min read
The most common cause of shoulder pain:
Shoulder impingement.
It accounts for 44% to 65% of all shoulder complaints.
Here are 5 exercises to reduce pain (and increase strength):
The preferred term is subacromial pain syndrome instead of impingement.
Symptoms are:
•Shoulder stiffness
•Pain in the front of your arm
•Pain on the top of your shoulder
•Unable to sleep on your shoulder
•Pain when lifting your arm overhead
These exercises fixed my pain:
Aug 11 • 13 tweets • 5 min read
The biggest excuse people make:
“I don’t have time to go to the gym.”
I’ve been a health coach for +25 years.
Here are the only 9 exercises you need to get ripped at home (steal this workout):
How to put your push-ups on steroids:
The band resisted push-ups.
How to do it:
• Band around back
• Start on hands and knees
• Lower chest to the floor
• Push up with arms, repeat 10-25 times
Remember:
Consistency leads to a strong & muscular chest.
Aug 7 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
One of the best exercises for men over 40:
Push-Ups.
They're effective and can be done anywhere.
But doing 100 reps isn't the answer. You must do harder versions if you want real results.
Here are 5 push up variations you can do to build upper body strength & muscle:
1. Regular push-up
A great beginner exercise.
In this video, I share some little-known technique adjustments that will make your push-ups more effective.
But if you can do more than 20 in a row, it's time to move to a harder version.
Aug 1 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
The secret to losing weight fast:
Metabolic optimization.
Master it and you will boost your body’s energy.
These 7 strategies will get you started:
How to effortlessly burn more calories daily (without hitting the gym)