by Seth Oberst | Feb 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
After writing my last post, Addressing High Tension Movement Strategies, I received a question via email that I thought was worth answering here.The question: “Can you further explain the argument for the utilization of slow(er) movements as a means to reduce...
by Seth Oberst | Jan 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Obligatory rattlesnake pic Something we see commonly in treating and training movement is the chronic use of high tension movement strategies (aka over-recruiters; aka high threshold movers). These are the people with excessive amounts of muscular tone and contraction...
by Seth Oberst | Jan 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
The year 2014 has seen a lot of growth at this here website (what’s up, 114 countries) so I wanted to share the top posts based on website traffic. Top 5 Articles1. Using Grip Training to Hack the Nervous System and Improve Strength and StabilityThe hands have...
by Seth Oberst | Dec 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
I recently had the opportunity to join Christopher Kelly of NourishBalanceThrive.com on his podcast. Christopher and his partners are doing some really cool holistic, functional wellness testing and programs, not to mention the yeoman’s work they’re doing...
by Seth Oberst | Dec 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
As we discussed in my previous post, hyperinflation (over-breathing) causes system-wide excitation which may be useful in short bouts of exercise, but over time can be a rate-limiter to adaptation and resilience. By getting air out (exhalation/flexion) we can better...