Building to Your First Chin Up
skbiomechanics 2019-08-15T16:13:35+00:00Achieving a body weight chin up is a common goal in the gym - but how do we get there? If you've ever looked wistfully at the bar and thought, "I wish I could pull
Training for Golf – Part 3
skbiomechanics 2019-07-20T02:31:56+00:00Last up in our golf series, we're talking about building power. Power, by definition, is a combination of strength and speed - so the strength work we talked about previously will contribute here as well
Training For Golf – Part 2
skbiomechanics 2019-06-28T00:14:09+00:00Next up in our golf series, we’re talking about building strength. When we talk strength for golf, we’re looking at building the stability needed to keep your joints protected, the muscular endurance necessary to keep
Training for Golf – Part 1
skbiomechanics 2019-06-24T20:08:03+00:00Have you ever wished you could drive the ball further, harder, faster – and all while reducing the wear and tear on your body? When training to improve your golf performance, we prioritize 3 main
Strength Training for Runners
skbiomechanics 2019-05-31T00:29:56+00:00Last month, we shared a basic checklist for getting “Ready to Run”. This week, we’re diving a bit more into the strength side of this equation, with some thoughts on how to prioritize exercise selection
One Year Roundup: Our Favourite Posts
skbiomechanics 2019-05-23T18:47:05+00:00This week, we're celebrating one full year since launching our blog, and we wanted to take a look back at our favourite posts from this first year. If you're new to following us, here are
Learn to Love Your Veggies!
skbiomechanics 2019-05-09T16:24:07+00:00Looking to get healthier, but not a fan of the green stuff (or red, yellow, orange, purple, white either)? Vegetables are a must, but if you turn up your nose at the thought of eating
Technique Tip: the Deadlift
skbiomechanics 2019-05-02T17:25:59+00:00Have you ever felt intimidated by the Deadlift? Maybe you've seen some cringe-worthy, back-bending lifts going on at the gym, and decided it wasn't for you - but this week's technique tip will give
Are You Ready to Run?
skbiomechanics 2019-04-11T23:45:45+00:00Spring has sprung! The sun is out, the grass is getting greener, and all the running enthusiasts are off the treadmill and back outside. Maybe you’ve been thinking about joining them – but are you
Technique Tips: Bench Press
skbiomechanics 2019-04-05T14:57:14+00:00In this week's technique tip, Heidi goes through the basics of the bench press. Check out the video below, and then read on for some troubleshooting! https://youtu.be/ji7E2P1GiE4 A few last points to consider: If