It is evident that current athletes are getting bigger, stronger, and faster than in years past. Do you remember seeing photos of Joe Namath smoking during halftime at a game he was playing in? How long did he spend focusing on proper training for his body...
READ MORETop 5 Most Dangerous Exercises to Avoid
Jul 8, 2022 | Lifting, Physical Therapy
I’m sure you’ve heard from someone (your mom, friend, personal trainer, physician, even physical therapist) to avoid a certain exercise because it’s dangerous. We hear it...
Is It Safe To Work Out With Knee Pain?
May 27, 2022 | Knee, Lifting, Personal Training
If you have knee pain, you might be wondering if it is safe to exercise when experiencing pain in one or both of your knees. I get this question all the time. There are at...
Exercises to Avoid at the Gym When Experiencing Knee Pain
May 13, 2022 | Injury Prevention, Knee, Lifting
The prevalence of knee pain is high! We are talking getting up to 25% of the population. It is probably tied for the second most common pain we see here at Spark...
Best Way To Reduce Your Risk Of Injuries
Apr 29, 2022 | Injury Prevention, Lifting
Listen, if we all knew how to get rid of our risk of an injury, I would be without a job. There is no fool-proof plan to make sure you don’t get injured. I just want to get...
5 Benefits of Strength Training
Mar 30, 2022 | Lifting
Do you know what the longest fight in the fitness industry has been? It’s strength training vs cardio. Some of the myths associated with the die-hard cardio lovers:...