Body Movement Blog
Joint by Joint Approach to Functional Movement
Proper mobilization of the body is not always what it seems. A summary of The Joint-By-Joint Approach; first noted by Mike Boyle and Gray Cook “The body works in an alternating pattern of stable segments connected by mobile joints. If this pattern is altered,...
The science behind exercise and staying healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is one of the major complications caused by COVID-19. Although not every coronavirus patient develops ARDS, the ones who do usually end up in the intensive care unit. The CDC notes that approximately 20-42 percent of...
Nine tips to get a better night’s sleep during stressful times
The world might be throwing curveballs left and right, but even amidst the chaos, there's one precious haven we must protect: our sleep. While it may seem tempting to skimp on those precious Zzz's in favor of squeezing in another hour of productivity, the truth is,...
What can you expect from attending a Tai Chi class?
A Swing Athletic Tai Chi class consists of multiple parts Warm-up: Easy motions, such as joint circles, turning the head from side to side, or twisting the waist, help to loosen the muscles and joints and focus on the breath and body. Stage one of the training...
What is Tai Chi?
Tai Chi is a very effective health maintenance system and internal martial art from China, with its roots going back thousands of years. It emphasizes adding meditation and breathing techniques to postures and calisthenic movements, which most western exercises lack....