Form and Function

      If you know me, then you know that I'm very particular about learning, practicing and achieving proper form when strength training. I'm a bit obsessive about it, I know.
      The more I learn about fitness and training and the human body, the more I realize and understand that my obsessiveness about using proper form is totally justified. While we may not always achieve perfection in our workouts, striving for it and working hard on it will only benefit our bodies for the long term.
      One of my top priorities as a fitness trainer and coach is to help my clients learn how to use their bodies most effectively to maintain great physical health and strength for their lives. That will never happen if we train with dysfunctional movement patterns. Period.
      It's so important to take all the time it may require to learn how to perform strength exercises correctly and to understand what you're doing. Our bodies are incredibly complex and truly amazing, we owe it to ourselves to respect them and do all we can to keep them moving well.
      So, the next time you're at one of my classes, or I'm putting you through the ringer for one of your workouts and I remind you to keep your core engaged or keep your weight in your heels or lift your head up, pay attention. It's all for you!