Exercies

Explaining the Frontal Plane

Movement 101: Introducing the frontal plane, the plane of motion that dominates side-to-side movements & stabilises so much more

Explaining the Sagittal Plane

A first step in helping you understand movement and muscle contributions to moving you forwards, backward & upwards. AKA the sagittal plane

Planes of Motion: An introduction

Looking at movement & dance through a scientific lens will help support your exercise selection to optimise your outcomes & resilience

The effects of eccentric strength training on flexibility and strength in healthy samples

Do eccentric strength exercises enhance strength AND flexibility measures? If so then a missing part of flexibility programs has been found

Resistance training induces improvements in range of motion: A systematic review

How does resistance training compare to stretch training for range of motion gains? This systematic review has a deeper look into it

Eccentric resistance training & passive joint range of motion

Is using types of strength training to improve range of motion a thing? You bet it is. See an outline on how this concept is tested

Comparison of gluteal and hamstring activation during 5 commonly used plyometric exercises

Not all plyometrics are created evenly, here they looked at 5 exercises & compared how the hamstrings and glutes worked in each in 2 phases

Foam rolling acute effects on myofascial tissue stiffness & muscle strength. A systematic review

Starting to demystify foam rolling to help you understand what it really does for you. Here's a clue, it doesn't break down scar tissue

Integrating arm movement into bridge exercise: Effect on EMG activity of selected trunk muscles

The bridge exercise sometimes requires progression but without loading, here they looked at how arm movements does just that

The effect of restriction pressures on the acute responses to blood flow restriction

Blood flow restriction training is widely used, especially for those with joint related injury history. But how much restriction is enough?

Squatting article

Showing you how squatting at different affects will affect which muscles you develop and by how much

Eccentric muscle contraction

Premium Blog Post: An explanation of the lengthening-under-tension phase of muscle contractions, associated with muscle gain

Energy balance and body weight article

Breaking down how the ANS affects body fat storage and your body weight

Strength training in dancers

Shows us just how strength training is perceived in the dance sector.

Squatting & bands article

Article Review: Showing us how using resistance bands may alter muscles used during the back squat.

Training monitoring article

Article Review: How Reps in Reserve may be a good way for your to measure exercise intensity.

Rotator cuff strengthening article

Article Review: Helping to optimise your rotator cuff exercises for improved shoulder health.

Hamstring exercise selection article

Article Review: Teaching us more about the most prominent type of hamstring strain

Jump & power development article

Article Review: Shows how different methods of training affects female collegiate dancers jumping.

Wellness monitoring article

Article Review: How subjective wellness scores are useful in college football. Can dancers use them?