Mobility vs Stability

Part 1 of a 3 part series….

The terms mobility and stability often get thrown around a lot. Most people have heard the terms, yet they don’t quite know what they mean. In this part 1 of a 3-part video series, I discuss the differences between mobility and stability.

Mobility refers to movement and a joints ability to move through a range of motion. Stability refers to control and a joints ability to maintain control of a joint position through movement.

In part 2 and 3 of this series, I will be discussing the impact that mobility and stability have on our posture as well as postural correction exercises you can do to help correct a few compensation mechanisms you may have adopted.

Eric Noyes BHSc (Kin), CSEP-CPT, Lead Trainer Body Fit Health Club & Sports Performance Centre

Working in the Scapular Plane…Part 2

In part one I talked about the three main planes of motion that are most commonly referred to when talking about how we move. If you missed that video, you can watch it here: Part 1

Today I wanted to discuss planes of motion from a different perspective. Shoulder exercises and more often than not, rotator cuff exercises, are executed without considering how the shoulder blade (scapula) sits on the rib cage. If you are feeling a pinch or more tension in the front or back of the shoulder when doing things like internal or external rotation or even abduction, chances are, the ball and socket aren’t lining up right.

In the video below I show you how to set yourself up in the scapular plane so that you get the most out of your shoulder exercises.

About the Author:  Andy Luukkonen BPHE (Hons), FMS Level 2. TMR Level 1. Andy is a graduate of The University of Toronto’s School of Physical and Health Education. He holds his Functional Movement Systems Level 2 Certification and is a Certified Total Motion Release Practitioner. He is the owner of Body Fit Health Club and has been training general population and sport specific clients at Body Fit since 1996.  He can be reached at andy@bodyfit.ca for advice and consultation.

Walking on a Treadmill vs Walking on the Ground

I’m often asked about the treadmill as a means of cardiovascular exercise. Usually the conversation goes a little something like this:

Client – “I plan on coming to the gym 3 times a week and was thinking of coming in to use the treadmill on my off days.”

Me – “That sounds like a great plan you have laid out for yourself. However, can I suggest perhaps going for a walk instead of using the treadmill.”

Client – “Why? Isn’t it the same thing?” Well……. that question is answered in this weeks video. In the video I discuss the difference between walking on a treadmill and walking on the ground and which one you may want to consider when deciding how to get your cardiovascular exercise.

Enjoy!

Eric Noyes BHSc (Kin), CSEP-CPT, Lead Trainer Body Fit Health Club & Sports Performance Centre