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    Nobody wants to be the person who completely loses independence when they get older  Who really wants help standing up from a chair, moving around, changing clothes or showering? Nobody  Almost everyone has or knows someone close to them who has suffered with these challenges. I know I have, and it is heartbreaking to see  While most people know this could be possible if they don't take control of their life and their health, many people still do nothing    I know 50 year olds who complain about chronic knee pain from basic things like climbing stairs of...

Shoulder injuries are one of the top issues we work with at Platinum Training  Life can be very frustrating when you are in constant pain that prevents you from doing daily activities    This post is not to directly get rid of your pain, but to help you understand why the things you have been doing aren't helping like you expect      You are repetitively doing things that flare up your pain  Playing catch with your kid, carrying heavy things, bench pressing... Doctors love giving the advice of "stop" for a few months until your pain goes away. The problem...

Are you not seeing progress as fast as you'd like?  When I see people who are unhappy about their current situation whether it's the shape they're in or pain they have, most people are in a huge rush to get the results they want   "I'll work extra hard tomorrow since I skipped my workout today" is a common way of thinking  But this type of thinking is incorrect. It is not only delaying the results you want so badly, it can be also dangerous  This concept is better known as overtraining          Top signs you might...

  After training with clients for over 5 years, there are some very common trends that cause lots of people to feel stuck in their rehab journey.  If you have been dealing with pain for a long time and have been trying to correct it with little or no progress, this post is for you     1. Inconsistency No matter what your goals are consistency is the first requirement. Want to lose weight? Want to build muscle? Want to get rid of your pain? All of these goals require consistency    2. Expecting fast results  Impatience is at an...

  One thing on many people's mind now is the guilt they carry from every other new year "This is going to be my year"  "I'm finally going to get in shape"  Every year people tell themselves similar stories and when new year comes a massive wave of motivation starts for a short period of time  After a short while burnout sets in and they are back to their old habits and lifestyle    So now that the new year is here people are working overtime making up for those bad habits from all last year    Here's a shocking...