“Framed by Design” Helps form Laylor’s wall of Champions
Framed by design has been a crucial member in assisting in the “Wall of Champions” at Laylor Performance Systems. They have done an incredible job framing PK Subbans jersey and we know they will do great with the rest of our athletes that will soon be on our wall after this years off season training. [...]
Seated Hip Rotator Stretch
Sitting on a bench or chair bring foot over stationary knee. Forearm on same side as raised leg should press towards the floor while also bringing chest towards leg. Hand on stationary leg side should grasp calve and hold position for 8-10 seconds then repeat on opposite leg.
Lying Hip Rotator Stretch
Lie flat on your back on a mat. Bring both knees towards chest crossing one foot in front of knee. Slowly pull uncrossed leg towards your chest with your hands for optimal stretch. Hold position for 8-10 seconds and then repeat on opposite leg.
Hip Flexor Stretch
Begin by striding forward with one leg to execute a regular lunge while keeping the other leg set in place behind you. Keep back 90 degrees while reaching arm towards sky on lunged side. Be sure to really stride forward as to achieve an optimal stretch. Hold for 8-10 seconds and repeat with opposite side.
Hurdler Stretch
Sit on mat with one leg extended straight out and the other tucked in with heel tucked in against your groin. Slowly lower your torso towards outstretched leg, optimally trying to touch forehead to knee. Hold for 8-10 seconds and repeat on opposite leg.
Aerobics
Old Thinking: Centerpiece of fitness program. Promotes cardiovascular health and weight control, minimizes heart disease and cancer risk. Minimum 30 minutes, three times per week (but more is better) of sustained efforts in medium to difficult intensity zones (happens by default – keeping up with class/ group or trying to jog in stead of walk). [...]
Whole Eggs
Old Thinking: Minimize consumption due to high cholesterol content. Choose just egg whites as high protein alternative. Clance: Zero correlation with heart disease or cholesterol levels. Yolk extremely nutritious, whites minimally so. Enjoy in abundance.
“Enter- training”
I had a conversation with a client recently that made me think of a phrase I read some time ago: “enter-training”. This refers to training that relies on some new gimmick or trendy gizmo that looks or sounds cool or “advanced” but whose main attribute is simply that it involves something new and different to get people interested [...]
Rocking The Bell: Andrew B Clean & Press 32Kg
She Is A Machine – Part 2
Andrea Jacks crushed 5 ladders of 5 reps in the Clean and Press with a 16 kg kettlebell in 16 minutes and 30 seconds! She accomplished this without putting the bell down! To top it off she did an extra ladder saying, “This one is for you, Clance.” That is 90 reps each arm, 180 [...]