May 18, 2012

Minimalist Shoe 101: Can’t Tell the Players Without a Program

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There are a ton of options for these types of shoes. You’ve got the Vibram Five Finger shoes. Merrell Trail Gloves, New Balance Nimbus shoes and seemingly more and more every day. Which ones are the best? Which ones are the right ones for you? These are simple questions, but the answers are anything but.… Continue Reading …

Postural Distortions: the Beginning of the End for Performance Improvements

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 The following information details how you lose your performance potential when performance robbing muscle imbalances are left unaddressed. We’ll begin with the most common thing: loss of movement skill due to losses of postural integrity. I. Typical Postural Distortions:- Forward rounded shoulders + head – Increased lumbar spine curvature – Tight Muscles: psoas/quads, hamstrings/calves¸glutes/ IT Band… Continue Reading …

MVP Running Training Series with Integrate Performance Fitness

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Integrate Performance Fitness MVP Running Training Series to target our Go Green St Patty’s Day 5k/10k in March will be  kicking off soon. This will include a running specific strength training class with Brigit Das NASM-CPT on Friday mornings at 5:30am-6:30am. Founded in January 2008, INTEGRATE Performance Fitness (IPF) was opened by Al and Jill Painter under the… Continue Reading …