By Mike Croskery, M.Sc. HK (Biomechanics) – Clinical Exercise Physiologist At some point, almost all of us have felt that unsettling pulling sensation in a muscle, often followed by an uncomfortable spasm during exercise or movement. What initially feels like a minor tweak – awkward, tight, or slightly painful – can quickly escalate if ignored. Chances are, you’ve experienced a muscle strain, commonly known as a […]

Using EMG Analysis to Improve Performance Surface EMG analysis, also known as surface electromyography, records how muscles activate when the nervous system sends a signal to the muscle to contract, allowing it to move, stabilize, or decelerate a joint.  The small electrodes, similar to ECG electrodes, are placed directly on the skin above the targeted muscle to measure the electrical signal generated by the movement […]

What is a personal trainer? A personal trainer is a coach that works one-on-one with their clients to help them achieve a certain fitness goal by teaching proper exercise technique, intensity, and creating training program tailored to their needs. For example, some are interested in losing body fat, increasing strength, firming up certain body parts, building muscle, improving general health or training for sport to […]