Ever wonder why your muscles shake during your INSTAPHYSIQUE class? Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned INSTAPHYSIQUE student, it’s inevitable that you’ll experience the shake. And you should welcome it with open arms. So, what does the shake mean, and why is this awkward trembling feeling something that you actually...
One client's 31-day journey...
About a year ago I noticed this soft but strange clicking every time I squat or lunged. It wasn’t painful, but the sound was driving me crazy, so I mentioned it at my next doctor’s appointment. The doc told me not to worry, and of course, a million questions popped...
You wake up in a panic because your alarm didn’t go off, your boss is coming down on you at work, and the latest headlines are weighing heavy on your shoulders. You need a jolt to get you out of this slump. Enter Biohacking. What is biohacking? According to self-proclaimed biohacker...
Over the last few years in the fitness industry the "secret" of physique change is becoming more well known. That secret is this: strength training is FAR superior to cardio for leaning out, getting toned, and obtaining the physique we want. Strength training allows us to build muscle which: ➡allows us...
PILATES FOR DUDES? NOPE, IT'S LAGREE FITNESS – We dare you to try it. Men. Dudes. Brahs. Guys. Whatever category you fall into, you’ve probably seen or heard the word Pilates and thought “No way man, that’s for chicks.” See that guy up there in the picture? Still think it’s for ladies? The method...
The weakest part of most golfers' bodies is the part they need most: the core. Without strong, pliable muscles in your stomach, hips, glutes and lower back, you can't make a golf swing that is both powerful and technically sound. Enter InstaPhysique and the patented Megaformer. Your core will be challenged...
[embed]https://youtu.be/UgVRttadjiU[/embed] The Mega Donkey Kicks (a favorite of ours!) targets the glutes, hamstrings and abs, as well as the shoulders, triceps and lats in one efficient and effective exercise. In this video, we’re focusing on perfecting your form in the exercise, primarily on trunk stabilization. Step 1. Keep the hips and shoulders square....
In order for a training method to be effective, it is important to train at an effective intensity. The body needs to reach a certain threshold of exercise intensity to stimulate the body’s adaptive changes. Reaching the intensity threshold depends on many factors such as body type and fitness level,...
The key to building muscle strength is resistance (weight, gravity, etc.). Megaformers use spring resistance to reduce stress on your joints while also allowing for peak muscle contraction. As with weightlifting, it makes sense to adjust the resistance to make movements more or less challenging, but in our workout there...