Tag: biomechanics

The Advantages of Free Weights for Strength Training

Strength training is a vital component to improve your health, accelerate fat loss and reduce the risk of many chronic diseases.  Strength training is also important for improving function for your activities

Spinal Flexion during strength training: Is It dangerous?

Written by;  Nick Angus (Exercise Science Student-  Deakin University) Many exercise physiologists, personal trainers and strength and conditioning  coaches teach the importance of maintaining a neutral

Diagnosing and Treating Anterior (Forward) Pelvic Tilt

Written by: Sebastian Mann  Bach. Exercise and Sport Science (current) What is Anterior Pelvic Tilt? Anterior Pelvic tilt (APT) is a postural condition where the orientation of the pelvis in respect to the femurs

Strength Training: Fixed Machines Can Cause Harm!

The importance of strength training for your health is well-documented and we have written about the benefits in many of our blog articles. But did you know traditional strength training machines, frequently

Weekly Health and Fitness Roundup: 12th – 18th March, 2012

Welcome back to another Weekly Inspire Fitness Health and Fitness Roundup!  This week’s links cover training mindset, quick and portable meals for those on-the-go, and simple ergonomics that will help you

Reduce Your Low Back Pain When Sitting At A Desk

One of the main focuses of our training and our exercise programs at Inspire Fitness for Wellbeing is to prevent and correct poor posture and faulty biomechanics.  Poor posture is caused by a number of different