When you exercise, you use the muscles that are working well. In fact, we do this all the time, even when we are not exercising. We naturally default to making tasks as easy for ourselves as possible. Often times, we call this compensation. Having the ability to compensate is a good thing, especially in the short term. If you sprain your ankle, it is better to be able to walk with a limp Read more…
Do you exercise for your entertainment or for your health? As a personal trainer in Schaumburg, this is a question I often have to ask. To understand what I am talking about, picture sports. What is the goal of doing sports? Winning, beating your previous time, finishing as fast as possible, lifting the most amount of weight, and racing others. I am going to categorize these goals as ‘external goals.’ All of these ‘external goals’ Read more…
The Greg Roskopf’s Muscle Activation Techniques™ Specialist Program is coming to the Chicago area!
The MAT™ Specialist Program is coming to the Chicago area starting April 15!
Ok ladies, this one’s for you. As women, I know you are busy with laundry, kids, your professional career, schedules, dinners, meal planning, shopping, getting kids ready, driving and carpooling, tidying the house (should I continue?), etc. I offer personal training in Schaumburg, IL at a private studio called Muscle Activation Schaumburg. I see this “lady dilemma” all the time. I am hoping this quick read helps you out! I have put together 3 quick Read more…