by Jessica Kisiel | Jun 4, 2013 | Posture and Technique
In case you missed my article in The Weekly Sun of the Wood River Valley or the Los Alamos Daily Post it is reprinted below. When we hurt we often assume the worst. We become afraid and tentative with our bodies, telling ourselves that this much pain...
by Jessica Kisiel | May 8, 2013 | Posture and Technique
Use your time in the gym to improve your structural alignment, not ingrain poor posture and compensated movement patterns. Starting Position A staggered stance (1-2 feet apart) accommodates wider hips and larger dumbbells. The head, shoulders and...
by Jessica Kisiel | Apr 9, 2013 | Posture and Technique
Use your time in the gym to improve your structural alignment, not ingrain poor posture and compensated movement patterns. Starting Position Hand position on the bar is wide enough to create a 90 degree angle from the wrist to the elbow to the shoulder...
by Jessica Kisiel | Apr 3, 2013 | Posture and Technique
In case you missed my article in The Weekly Sun of the Wood River Valley or the Los Alamos Daily Post it is reprinted below. Sports and exercise shouldn’t hurt. For many of us, though, moving our bodies creates symptoms of pain. Consequently, the circle...
by Jessica Kisiel | Feb 21, 2013 | Posture and Technique
In case you missed my article in The Weekly Sun of the Wood River Valley (pdf) or the Los Alamos Daily Post it is reprinted below. Lifting weights is a great way to increase strength. Unfortunately, it can also engrain postural disparities and movement...
by Jessica Kisiel | Feb 7, 2013 | Posture and Technique
In case you missed my article in the Los Alamos Daily Post it is reprinted below. Contrary to popular belief your knee is not a fragile joint. It is designed to run, jump, ski and perform all the activities you ask of it. The knee is actually a simple joint...