I think we have all witnessed the scene in which an athlete slows down tremendously during a marathon, stating they have a stitch in their side.  They are usually bent over or leaning to one side as they start to dig their fingers around and under their right rib cage.  They are trying anything in order to offer some relief to this unknown pain.  Many doctors, physiotherapists, athletic trainers and athletes alike have seen this scenario before, while others may..

According to some of Lee’s early training notes, his daily abdominal workout included:

Waist twists – four sets of 90 repetitions.

Sit-up twists – four sets of 20 repetitions.

Leg raises – four sets of 20 repetitions.

Research and our Rectus Abdominis Everybody admires a mid-section that is well carved out and defined. Some people exercise their abs everyday for hours to achieve this rock hard look, while others starve themselves hoping that six pack will just pop out one day. Many go so far as to have a medical procedure called liposuction or liposculture, which will surgically remove fat deposits or rearrange fat cells on your body.

Research and our Rectus Abdominis

scott weiss DPT ATC CSCS It is well known that success in most every sport requires the explosive application of force. It is imperative that both the upper and lower body be trained for this type of performance. One activity that is used for lower body power development is the Vertical Jump (VJ). The VJ requires a rapid, forceful contraction of the lower body musculature in conjunction with the proper use of the core and upper extremities in attempt to produce the greatest amount of vertical velocity.

scott weiss DPT ATC CSCS

Uses of Pilates in Rehabilitation

History and Background of Pilates

BICEP BI-LAWS
AccordingSince I was a little kid in elementary school I remember one way of showing your strength to your friends was to make a muscle. You would always raise your fist in the air, tightening your arm as much as you could, squeezing that round ball shaped muscle in the front of your arm. Yes, that is the biceps; otherwise know in the medical world as the biceps brachii.

Weightlifter’s soulder is basically a wearing away of the bones that comprise the shoulder joint. The bones of the shoulder consitis of the scapula, clavicle and the humerus. The acromion portion of the scapula meets the distal clavicle and forms what is known as the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. An injury to this joint can result in osteolysis of the distal clavicle.

BODHIFORCE™

BODHIFORCE™ training was created at the onset of the new millennium in order to fill a void with comprehensive exercise and overall wellness. After studying numerous fitness training methods, as well as various martial arts styles of the world, Scott has isolated key training principles that provide an excellent foundation for successful participation in any sport or physical endeavor.