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Tag: movement prep

Deadbug Level 4: Around-the-World with Exercise Ball

In this video, Athletic Therapist Sarah Black demonstrates the 4th level of the deadbug exercises, Around the World, with an exercise ball. The deadbug exercise is an effective movement designed to engage and strengthen the muscles around the hip, pelvis and trunk. The Around-the-World (or DNS 3 month with limb lower) builds off of our…
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Deadbug Level 3: DNS 3 month position

The deadbug exercise is an effective movement designed to engage and strengthen the muscles around the hip, pelvis and trunk. This version of the core exercise incorporates diaphragmatic breathing, builds endurance and sets the foundation for more challenging core exercises. In this video, Athletic Therapist Sarah Black demonstrates the third level of the deadbug exercises:…
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Deadbug Level 2: Leg Lift

In this video, Athletic Therapist Sarah Black demonstrates the second level of the deadbug exercises: the 1-2 Leg Lift The Leg Lift exercise is a dynamic and effective movement designed to engage and strengthen the muscles around the hip, pelvis and trunk. This beginner core exercise incorporates diaphragmatic breathing and sets the foundation for more…
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Deadbug Level 1: Hip March

The hip march exercise is a dynamic and effective movement designed to engage and strengthen the muscles around the hip, pelvis and trunk. This beginner core exercise incorporates diaphragmatic breathing and sets the foundation for more challenging core exercises. You can find all the progressions for the popular dead bug exercise here Interested in more…
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Rachelle is an athletic therapist wearing black pants and a navy blue shirt with the Athlete Centre logo on it - which is 3 chevrons in white. She is half kneeling with a blue kettlebell extended over her head. Rachelle is in the Athlete Centre studio space with various pieces of equipment behind her.

Half-Kneeling Windmill

Side Plank Clam Shells

In this video, Registered Massage Therapist and Kinesiologist Josh Toohill demonstrates the side plank clam shell. This exercise is a progression from the popular clam shell exercise and targets the core, obliques, and hip abductors for improved stability, balance, and hip strength.

Shoulder CARs: Controlled Articular Rotations

In this video, learn how to perform Shoulder CARs (Controlled Articular Rotations) to improve shoulder mobility, joint health, and overall movement quality. This exercise helps increase range of motion, strengthen end-range control, and maintain joint integrity by moving through the fullest possible rotation. Shoulder CARs are perfect for athletes, lifters, and anyone looking to improve…
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