John Blievernicht

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What are the health benefits of strength training?

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What are some ways to incorporate balance training into my workout?

My clients generally warm up on the balance beam doing single walking forward &

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Are sports coaches a good resource for health and fitness information?

In my experience, sports coaches generally are not a good source of information on health &

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How far should I take my partner's limb into a stretch?

I believe only qualified health professionals should stretch other individuals.  They are

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How far should I go into a stretch?

How far you stretch is specific to each joint & muscle.  Every joint has a range of

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Should stretching hurt when I do it?

No, stretching should not be painful.  In fact if you feel pain, your body will reflexively

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Is partner stretching safe?

In general, I don't recommend partner stretching.  Often times I see sports teams pair up

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What exercises for my core can help prevent lower back pain?

If you have low back pain, the first thing you need to do is get a proper diagnosis from a

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Why do I need to train stability before training for strength?

It's a good idea to develop stability before focusing on developing overall strength.  If

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Will strength training decrease flexibility?

Strength training, performed properly, will not decrease flexibility.  But it is important

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Why is it important to focus on a good posture?

Good posture helps you prevent injury while training.  Here are two tips on how to

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Why is posture so important?

Good posture is very important for several reasons.  It reduces muscle strain.  For

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What type of shoes are good for working outside in the winter?

When working out in the blustery outdoors of winter, you will want to make sure you have a shoe

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What type of shoe is the best option for comfort?

Try Nike FREE's.  They are built to be flexible versus rigid and supportive.  You move

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What type of shoes should I wear when exercising?

Try the latest Nike FREE shoes for working out.  You might think most people need

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