https://laurensfitness.com Rehab. Performance. Health. Mon, 09 Mar 2020 22:35:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://laurensfitness.com/2014/08/31/8-training-tips-to-fix-knee-pain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=8-training-tips-to-fix-knee-pain Sun, 31 Aug 2014 20:48:39 +0000 http://www.laurensfitness.com/?p=4627 I have a history of knee issues and about a year and a half ago underwent a small surgery to clean out the joint. After a lot of hard work and testing, I am now basically pain free. I had to eliminate and modify exercises and implement a lot of different strategies to get here. […]

The post 8 Training Tips To Tackle Knee Pain first appeared on Laurens Fitness.]]> https://laurensfitness.com/2014/06/09/nutrition-for-beginners-how-to-get-started-eating-right-for-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nutrition-for-beginners-how-to-get-started-eating-right-for-you https://laurensfitness.com/2014/06/09/nutrition-for-beginners-how-to-get-started-eating-right-for-you/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2014 10:36:56 +0000 http://www.laurensfitness.com/?p=4463 There is a lot of conflicting information and ideas in the nutrition world and things are constantly changing. We live in a time where the best practitioners in the world can share their knowledge online and have it tried and tested by a very large number of people. The science of nutrition is developing, and […]

The post Nutrition For Beginners: How To Get Started Eating Right For You first appeared on Laurens Fitness.]]> https://laurensfitness.com/2014/06/09/nutrition-for-beginners-how-to-get-started-eating-right-for-you/feed/ 6 https://laurensfitness.com/2014/02/14/save-your-shoulder-with-tennis-ball-massage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=save-your-shoulder-with-tennis-ball-massage https://laurensfitness.com/2014/02/14/save-your-shoulder-with-tennis-ball-massage/#comments Fri, 14 Feb 2014 00:05:25 +0000 http://www.laurensfitness.com/?p=4413 Shoulder pain can creep up on you. Bad posture, heavy overhead lifting or repetitive movements can wreak havoc on this highly mobile joint. Over time, simple muscle soreness can turn into chronic pain. Without proper care, a sore shoulder can turn into an injury. This can all be avoided. Stop stretching, grab your tennis ball and […]

The post Save Your Shoulder With Tennis Ball Massage: 5 Muscles You Need To Release Now first appeared on Laurens Fitness.]]> https://laurensfitness.com/2014/02/14/save-your-shoulder-with-tennis-ball-massage/feed/ 4 https://laurensfitness.com/2013/11/26/how-to-stay-in-shape-while-traveling/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-stay-in-shape-while-traveling https://laurensfitness.com/2013/11/26/how-to-stay-in-shape-while-traveling/#comments Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:52:36 +0000 http://www.laurensfitness.com/?p=4379 This is a guest post from my mate Eric. Eric is a Denver based Strength Coach who owns and operates Bach Performance. He coaches busy professionals, athletes, and determined clients during the day and slays impractical lifestyles and body fat at night. You can say g’day to him on Facebook and Google Plus. Let’s get […]

The post The Ultimate Guide To Surviving Travel: Stay Fit On The Road first appeared on Laurens Fitness.]]> https://laurensfitness.com/2013/11/26/how-to-stay-in-shape-while-traveling/feed/ 1 https://laurensfitness.com/2013/11/17/best-at-home-bum-exercises/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-at-home-bum-exercises Sat, 16 Nov 2013 23:53:42 +0000 http://www.laurensfitness.com/?p=4349 Having a great core means having glutes that function. Not only will they look great, they are super functional. These are my four favorite at home bum exercises. You will ward of many different pain problems, run faster, jumper higher and keep your lower back safe from wear and tear. The squat, couch hip thrust, […]

The post Best At Home Bum Exercises first appeared on Laurens Fitness.]]> https://laurensfitness.com/2013/11/14/the-ultimate-guide-to-static-stretching-exercises/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ultimate-guide-to-static-stretching-exercises Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:26:53 +0000 http://www.laurensfitness.com/?p=4341 This is one of the biggest debates in fitness. Should you static stretch? Will it decrease your performance? Does it cause injury? Some research has been done with varying conclusions. Taking an evidence based approach to fitness is very important, but even more so is ensuring you look after the individual. Does Static Stretching Decrease […]

The post The Ultimate Guide To Static Stretching first appeared on Laurens Fitness.]]> https://laurensfitness.com/2013/11/10/tennis-ball-massage-the-foot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tennis-ball-massage-the-foot Sun, 10 Nov 2013 00:28:40 +0000 http://www.laurensfitness.com/?p=4358 Got tight feet? Have sore calf muscles and a generally tight posterior chain? Watch the video below and give it a try. In this article I speak about how your feet are connected to everything. Have tight fascia and you are probably going to be predisposed to a few painful syndromes. This video shows you […]

The post Tennis Ball Massage: The Foot first appeared on Laurens Fitness.]]> https://laurensfitness.com/2013/11/07/3-simple-workouts-to-do-at-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-simple-workouts-to-do-at-home Thu, 07 Nov 2013 11:20:08 +0000 http://www.laurensfitness.com/?p=4302 If you can’t find the time to get to the gym you can still get a great workout done in the comfort of your own home. Here are two beginners workouts to do at home, try them out and leave a comment below! The first two workouts are designed for beginners and are easy to […]

The post 3 Simple Workouts To Do At Home first appeared on Laurens Fitness.]]> https://laurensfitness.com/2013/10/29/fat-loss-motivation-tips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fat-loss-motivation-tips https://laurensfitness.com/2013/10/29/fat-loss-motivation-tips/#comments Tue, 29 Oct 2013 08:26:04 +0000 http://www.laurensfitness.com/?p=4285 Getting started is easy, staying motivated is hard. Fat loss, building muscle, getting stronger and looking better take time. You need to be patient and keep motivated over an extended period of time if you want to reach your ultimate goal. Here are 10 tips that will help you stay motivated and get better results […]

The post 10 Tips To Stay Motivated And Lose The Fat Forever first appeared on Laurens Fitness.]]> https://laurensfitness.com/2013/10/29/fat-loss-motivation-tips/feed/ 1 https://laurensfitness.com/2013/10/22/5-breakfast-smoothie-recipes-for-the-fitness-nut/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-breakfast-smoothie-recipes-for-the-fitness-nut Mon, 21 Oct 2013 23:11:00 +0000 http://www.laurensfitness.com/?p=4280 If you think about it, smoothies are one of the most ideal forms in which to get the nutrients you need from a good breakfast. They’re quick and easy to make, and can incorporate everything you need to keep you going throughout the morning. Protein, complex carbs, fruits and veggies are all easily incorporated into […]

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