The illiotibial band, or IT band, is a band of thick fibers that connect from the most prominent area of the hip bone (iliac crest) and runs laterally down the leg, attaching to the shin bone (tibia). It is formed by the fibers of the long tendon of the tensor fascia latae (TFL) and the…
To have longevity in movement (being able to play and do what you love for a very long time), mobility has to be addressed in your fitness routine. Let’s first take a look at what mobility is so we can apply this principle to how we are training. Mitch Hauschildt, the Prevention, Rehab and Physical…
ACE Chief Science Officer Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., attended Apple’s launch event earlier this month, where they unveiled the iPhone 6, iOS8 and the Apple Watch. Here are his thoughts on how the Apple Watch will affect health and fitness professionals. With last week’s unveiling of its Apple Watch, the tech giant officially entered the…
Chronically tight hips not only can make certain yoga poses difficult to execute, they can also cause chronic discomfort. Although the reason varies, most people lack hip mobility because of sedentary lifestyles, past injuries or scar tissue from surgeries. Furthermore, according to certain yoga lineages, the hips are the storage center for unresolved emotions; therefore,…
The stability ball was originally used as a physical therapy aid for postural re-education and orthopedic rehabilitation. Today, you can find these large, air-filled balls in a variety of sizes in just about any fitness setting. They are used by exercise professionals in personal training and group fitness as a way to add interest and…
Here’s a fun Halloween-inspired workout to get your blood flowing! This is a superset workout, so pair the exercises together with no rest in between sets. This gives you an opportunity to save time, increase intensity, make things interesting and overload your muscles. Set a timer or watch the clock for 45 seconds each exercise….
Fitness is always in, but trends in fitness ebb and flow. Techies, rejoice! This was your year for fancy fitness doodads. On the flip side, back-to-basics-type workouts also shot up in popularity. Quite the juxtaposition, but we at ACE will only raise concerns when the trend skews toward staying on the couch or being unsafe….
Military fitness training is, first and foremost, warrior fitness and focuses on four key components. Each of these components is necessary to develop a total, well-trained and prepared warrior: Physical training creates strength and stamina, Emotional and mental training instills desire, follow through and motivation. Technical training brings in knowledge and skill of execution. Basic…
Strong and well-developed glutes not only look great, but can help protect the lower back from injury during daily activities and sports. Biomechanics expert Justin Price demonstrates several eccentric strengthening exercises that can help develop great-looking glutes and a pain-free lower back. There are two things many of our clients have in common: They want…
Targeting the gluteals and abdominals in a training session is a popular goal for many fitness seekers, but what about training for balance? Do you regularly seek out strategies for improving balance in your exercise routines? Considering that balance training has been shown to reduce the risk of falls (especially in older adults) and improve…