Optimal Activation Sequence – Glutes

Optimal Activation Sequence – Glutes

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We often see injuries originating from an unstable and uncoordinated pelvis and spine. One of the key muscle groups that help to keep this region of our body happy are the glutes (gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus). One of the most powerful groups of muscles in the...
Hydration for Performance

Hydration for Performance

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The weather outside is frightful, it’s cold and wet, your motivation to get out the door is at an all-time low and all you can think about is that drastic temperature change as soon as you step through your front door. Once you do venture outside, and even upon your...
Optimise Your Movement

Optimise Your Movement

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From the day you are born you start developing movement patterns to allow yourself to do the things you want to do. One of your biggest movement achievements of your life is to go from crawling to walking. You probably can’t remember but this doesn’t...
Are you an Active Couch Potato?

Are you an Active Couch Potato?

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Our joints like movement. Movement can stimulate bone, tendon and other tissue growth. Movement increases metabolism and burns calories. Everyone benefits from everyday general movement, even the fittest of athletes. So why are we cutting it out of our lives? The...
One Leg is Better than Two

One Leg is Better than Two

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When you think of a gym or home workout, what’s the first thing you think of? Many traditional strength and core training plans focus on exercises such as squats, sit-ups, and planks. At Optimal Movement we are strong advocates of single leg exercises for many...