Movement & Training

The Key to Abs

What if I were to tell you that to get strong abs, you must first master breathing? Specifically, you have to get better at exhaling. Most of us are dysfunctional when it comes to breathing. This affects our posture and we get stuck in a state of hyperinflation (hyperextension) that we can’t get out of.

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Surf Simply, part 2: What the World’s Best Surf School Can Teach You About Exercise

In Part 1 of this series (read that first if you haven’t yet) we discussed the core pieces of effective training programs. Today, we’re going to look at how the world’s best surf school applies them, and show you how you can use the same principles to build great workouts and fitness programs. You’ll remember from

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Reciprocal Reach

Reciprocal Reach

Reciprocal Reach You may be wondering why we emphasize a reciprocal reach with your arms, thorax and shoulders during movements like lunges. First, keep in mind that this isn’t just about your arm. It’s about the way your entire body moves, from ankles to elbows. We’re looking at the positioning and movement of your body

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Stacy Anderson November ’15 Member of the Month

Congratulations to Stacy Anderson of our Watertown location for being selected as our Member of the Month!  Stacy is a success story no matter what.  But her story is extra special. The benefits she has received from her increased strength, conditioning, and proper nutrition goes deeper than getting lean and fit.   “I joined Barefoot

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World's Best Surf School

Surf Simply: What the World’s Best Surf School Can Teach You About Exercise Programs

  July 4th, 2014, Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica It’s early morning, and already it’s been a great day. I’ve just ridden a massive wave, paddled back out through the surf, and am sitting on my board resting and waiting for the next one. On his board nearby sits Ru Hill, the founder of Surf Simply,

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