Will I Look Stupid?

By Craig Hysell “Will I look stupid?” That’s got to be the number one question holding people we speak with back from starting something, anything, new. To be more specific, let’s talk about starting, or maybe even re-starting, your fitness...

FMS – Wall Sit with PVC Reach

This week we’re taking a break from the Functional Movement Screen and jumping into our first corrective exercise with Coach Craig. Since Craig tested 1/1 on both his left and right shoulders we know that this is a movement pattern that we need to tackle right...

FMS – the Inline Lunge

Coach Craig keeps chipping away at his FMS screen, now into week three we’re exploring the inline lunge pattern! This test places the body in a position to focus on the stresses associated during rotation, deceleration and lateral movements. The narrow base is...

FMS – the Hurdle Step

Welcome to movement pattern number two, the hurdle step! This pattern demonstrates stability and control from a single leg stance as well as mobility and stability in the hips, knees, and ankles. Athletes must control their pelvis and core throughout the pattern...

FMS – the Deep Squat

Welcome to movement pattern number one, the deep squat! Our goal each week is to explain the purpose of each test as well as the implications given your score. The goal of a screen is to uncover the weak links so that “corrective exercises” (exercises...