We all start somewhere. But as we progress in the gym, it can be difficult at times to “choose” what options are best for us and decide how to progress and safely challenge ourselves in the workouts. Especially when there are so many options! So A) always remain positive about your progress B) watch the …
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Dear Member, First off, I wanted to thank you for letting me be a part of your fitness and health journey. You are giving me an opportunity to do what I LOVE to do. So thank you really doesn’t cover it. I am excited to see where your journey will take you, but there are just …
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“FLEXIBILITY VS MOBILITY” There’s more to fitness than just conditioning and strength. Flexibility and mobility matter too. You’re going to have a hard time doing exercise if you can’t bend far enough to perform any of the movements. Here’s how to improve those skills. I know that FLEXIBILITY and MOBILITY may sound the same but …
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If there is one joint that we as trainers hear people complain about often, it’s the shoulders!!! Complaining maybe isn’t the right word, but this joint tends to get easily aggravated and inflamed from common daily movement since we live in a world where technology keeps us hunched forward at all times. This past weekend’s …
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At Edge Body Omaha we are invested in teaching proper form and providing modifications for all fitness levels and injury limitations. We are often putting on free movement clinics for members, so everyone can continue to learn movement tips and stay on track to their goals and stay injury free while doing so! Hip power …
The KB swing is an amazing exercise that we should all be doing! However, like any other hip power movement, technique is key to activating the proper muscle groups. We want that power to come from the hips, glutes and hamstrings, not from our upper body. AND we certainly don’t want to be feeling that …
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Squeeze your abs! Tighten that core! You’ve heard your trainer or coach yell this out during a class or personal trainer session. But what does this mean?? Keeping a neutral spine is so important to prevent injuries from occuring in the gym and promote movement longevity. Every time you lift or perform an exercise you …
Such a great movement- but can seem tricky when you first try it! Here are some tips to help with this total body power movement: 1. Wide stance and wrap those hands underneathe the slam ball. We want to get a good base so our legs are in the proper position to do the lifting. …
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Pull-ups!! One of those exercises that continues to challenge the majority of us. One of those exercises that can be an “Everest” of sorts. We hear it all the time as coaches, “when will I finally be able to do one pull-up!?”. Challenging yes, but certaintly not unattainable! Here are some tips to get …
“Bend your knees more!” “Hinge at the hips.” “You’re squatting, I want you to deadlift more.” You may have heard these in class. Many of you are thinking, “what the heck does that mean???” The squat and the deadlift are great foundation exercises that should be apart of your lifting routine. When we do these …