“I am not trying to scare you, but if you aren’t cautious with your exercise form, you may be injuring your lower back.” Joe Zhang Olive Branch Personal Trainer Today, Joe Zhang, personal trainer at Olive Branch, will show you some examples of basic exercises. Learn to keep your back straight! Back Squats Function: This is an awesome exercise for your whole body because not only does it enhance your strength and
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I have blogged on multiple occasions the need for everyone to do strength training (here, here, and here), so here is a basic article to get you started on the “King of All Exercises” - the squat (barbell back squat to be exact). If you’ve never performed a back squat before using a barbell, then please exercise with caution as you do not want to risk injury to your back, neck, knees or anywhere
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Download podcast here to listen! Very pleased to share with you my good friend, John Vallis' podcast interview on Olive Branch's beginnings as we discuss on his wellness platform: Wellness In China The Wellness in China podcast speaks with the top movers and shakers in the booming Chinese health and wellness industry, with host and Doctor of Natural Medicine, John
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We’ve all been there. It’s been over 6 months since I’ve done any exercise and I’m out of shape, and out of motivation. Why is the first step getting into shape, so hard?! For some of us, starting to a new fitness routine can be as daunting as public speaking. It’s worse than going to see the dentist because at least that’s over in 1 hour and you don’t have to go back for
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