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Bench Arch: It Can Be a Very Good Thing

Mar-13-17

Bench pressing for competition requires an arched back — which can actually be a very good thing.

Strength Paradigms: Stu McGill cf. StrongFirst/FMS

Feb-02-17

Strength paradigm comparison: Stu McGill’s approach (world-renowned spine biomechanist) cf. the StrongFirst/Functional Movement Systems schools of thought.

Me and Stu McGill: Our Dialogue on TVA Engage

Dec-23-16

Art and science go head to head over TVA engage following my experience at the McGill 1 course.

Caloric Restriction: Lessons Learned from the Welfare Challenge

Nov-20-16

One week of attempting to match what a welfare recipient receives gave me insights for dieters.

Squat Depth: The Copacabana Leg Press

Nov-02-16

How limited equipment, Cuban ingenuity, and FMS principles led to an invention on improving squat depth.

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What Clients Say

I have been working with Meghan O'Connell for about four months now to develop a program to assist me with my Parkinson's which I diagnosed with approximately eight years ago. The main problems were stiffness of the legs, a listing in my posture and a sciatic nerve problem which often follows as a result of PD.

I'm pleased to state that we're making surprising progress to all three issues as a result of a program of stretches, breathing and walking on both treadmill and with applied resistance that Meghan has set up. I hope to be able to discontinue the use entirely of all pain killer medications I have relied on for much of the past several years.

Jim W.

I have enjoyed my time with you while my regular trainer was away.  I
deeply appreciate your finding the time to develop my fitness and it has
been a real learning experience; you have a highly developed awareness of
strong bodies and fitness.

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