APPI's Criss Cross Level 2 is an advanced exercise which can be taught to experienced clients, with the aims of increasing abdominal strength, focusing on the obliques, as well as challenging rotary pelvic control. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/embed/kE-H5QyJesc[/embed] This exercise is commonly done poorly, so keep the following technique pointers in mind as you teach...
Row with twist is a fun exercise suitable for both pregnant and postnatal women, incorporating many benefits that are specific to the needs of this population. Watch Sarah, Unite Health Director, preform the Row with twist in our short video below. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/embed/miBveePxsjI[/embed] As pregnancy progresses, it's common to develop a...
The skater exercise trains the lateral sling and pelvic/ hip stability on one leg. The supporting leg is being challenged with an isometric contraction working on endurance. The stable pelvis provides a solid base for the moving leg to power from. Strength is dependent on the stability of the base from which the movement derives. The moving leg is also driving with some variability in direction...