Preventing, not pretending. A shift toward better injury prevention.
In this article, we challenge the status quo of injury prevention in exercise and fitness, by reframing our approach to injury prevention and embracing better first...
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Movement Insights & Education
Explore articles on posture, pain, biomechanics, movement, and the principles behind Functional Patterns.
Optimizing Glute Strength: Insights from Functional Patterns
Glute training has many faces, from glute bridges to lunges. While these approaches may work for the short term, we highlight how to train your...
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Off the Beaten Path: Exploring the Challenges and Evolutionary Perspectives around Trail Running
Trail running has evolved into a captivating fitness pursuit, promising enthusiasts the allure of robust legs and sculpted abs forged through the satisfying accumulation of...
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Muscle Imbalances: Understanding their Impact
The solution to these types of movement and muscular imbalances is not to simply strengthen the weak muscle (although that’s important). Instead, it’s to train...
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FP First Four: The Foundations of Human Movement
In modern society, due to the development of technological advancements in our infrastructure such as grocery stores, the electrical grid, and agriculture, the function of...
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Beyond the Trend: Discover the Difference between Functional Fitness and Functional Patterns
We dive into what “Functional Fitness” means and how to discern whether your workout is functional or not.
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Elbow Pain: What Causes Elbow Pain and What You Can do About It
Don’t let your elbow pain get in the way of performing daily tasks, learn why you may be experiencing elbow pain and how to address...
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Technical Differences Between Biking and Running: Why Running is King
Running is a fundamental human movement, but is biking a better option for long term health? We break down the pros and cons of both...
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How to Get Rid of Skinny Fat Sustainably
This article will provide an overview of the common causes and concerns of skinny fat, discuss pitfalls that you may run into along the way,...
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