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How to Gain Muscle

This year, I’ve embarked on a running plan with some strength work geared toward running. That includes lots of single-leg work, hamstrings, and core, plus a good amount of glute training by adding in the hip & core program. Although, I also want my upper body to be more akin…

Read This If You Want Your Injury Gone Now!

Last week I took a shot at our fascination with all the passive recovery tools on the market and how they pale compared to the active recovery provided by the movement by doing things like Crossover Symmetry. Now, as I thought about this more, it may be a bit short-sighted.…

What’s Up With Shoulder Impingement?

One of my favorite Instagram accounts is @chicagosportsdoc. I know you’ll geek out on this if you’re into anatomy, but you may want to finish lunch before browsing. But sorry, I do need to show you one thing… I remember saving the following post, not because of the image but because…

The Key to Muscle Growth

A couple of weeks ago, we talked about gains. But not the beach body ones, rather the ones that happen via the nervous system. Check back to The Movement – 116 for a refresher on the nervous system adaptations to lifting, but many of you may just want to know: How…

The Magic You May Be Missing In Your Workout Program

One question I get weekly is… “What makes Crossover Symmetry different than other bands on the market?  And there is plenty when it comes to the quality and durability our sleeved bands provide. Not to mention an accidental break won’t cause you to lose an eye, and we’ll make sure…

How To Run Faster With Less Effort

Today’s movement is dedicated to the ground-pounding endurance hogs out there—those who’ve logged more miles than an old Chevy and gone through more shoes than the Kardashians. The gold standard for aerobic capacity is VO2max, which measures how much oxygen the body can consume.  But, VO2max by itself never determines…

Less Equals More When It Comes to Intensity

Last week I set off with the family for some camping. We had a long drive, and when I wasn’t attempting to rap along with Hamilton, I caught a few good podcasts. My favorite was the recent Tim Ferriss interview with Hugh Jackman. I knew the guy was a remarkable performer,…