Whether you consider Memorial Day to mark the start of summer or you hold off until it officially turns in late June, almost one thing is for certain: flip-flops season is now in full swing. While this lightweight form of footwear can have you feeling footloose and fancy-free, there are potential repercussions on the horizon by sporting the open-backed staple of summer.
Over the past month, I have been taking golf lessons every couple weeks. One thing I quickly learned was how much movement has to occur through the feet in order to efficiently perform a golf swing. As a personal trainer and Muscle Activation Techniques™ specialist in Schaumburg, I often consult with golfers who are having knee, hip, and back issues. Rarely, however, do I consult with golfers who are complaining of foot issues. This leads me to believe that (a) their feet are actually fine and their issues are elsewhere, or (b) they have a significant case of “golfer’s foot” and their discomforts are being caused by foot issues.
**“Golfer’s foot” is not a real diagnosis by medical standards. In fact, it is a term that I just made up. Since I am in no way licensed to make medical diagnoses, I am simply using this made up term to highlight a point.**
A few weeks back, a warning popped up on my car’s dashboard. Snow tires on. Do not exceed 65 mph. Seeing this, I slowed down and the warning went away. Every time my speed would get up too high, the warning would come back on.
When I was 14 I rolled both of my ankles within a couple weeks of eachother. “You must have weak ankles,” is what my coach told me. The solution? Bilateral ankle braces.
As a personal trainer and MAT™ Specialist in Schaumburg, I am often telling people that they need to get their body tuned up with Muscle Activation Techniques™. Why? Because much like our cars need to get tuned up so they keep running well, our bodies need the same attention. And just like our car’s check engine light that will illuminate when something is off, our body has a check engine light as well – pain, fatigue, exhaustion, achy muscles, sore joints, etc.
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 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!
