Postural contradictions abound. One is that we sometimes need to bring part of our body forward to straighten up properly. This is often the case at the thoracic area.

The police officer physical activity test is unforgiving. Here are some practical tips from my experience of passing POPAT.

We often feel that the best way to make physical gains is to continuously push harder, aiming for faster, stronger, more, more, and more. It may be counterintuitive, but sometimes easing off will provide better results. Periodization in Programming vs. Effort Level during Activity Any well-designed program builds rest and adaptation into training schedules: Wendler’s…

High hip angle on the deadlift? It was a mixed bag for me.

Yes, strength training is a good idea for runners. Why? Take it from the latest issue (January/February 2015) of Runner’s World: “Building muscle improves your health, reduces injury risk, and, according to a review in the journal Sports Medicine, improves your running performance.” Stronger glutes mean faster runs, especially sprints and hills; a strong upper…