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Aug 8

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QUOTE OF THE DAY!
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The brain is a "use it or lose it" type of deal but also a "use it and improve it" deal too! With growing technology our brains are slowly becoming mush with the amount of screen time and multiple services being created to keep us in our comfort zones. We barely need to go grocery shopping, we can just easily have our groceries delivered to us right on our doorstep.
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We don't challenge our brains enough with new skills and experiences. We've become so tunnel visioned In our daily lives that we forgot to form new habits to keep our brains healthy and growing. Even simply the act if writing with pen and paper is now becoming a lost art now with the overuse of our thumbs! Billboards are now becoming extinct since we barely look up anymore as we walk down the street.
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Keep that brain growing! Immerse yourself In new habits and experiences ! Use your dam eyes to look up in nature and the sky and notice how your posture and mood changes! Write your experiences in your journal, not on your phone but in an actual journal for once. The more comfortable you are in this life, the more your brain stops developing. That's how dementia and Alzheimer's disease are formed .

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Aug 4

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WORK TRIP IN TAMPA!!
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I would like to wish all the athletes competing the at this year's Tampa Pro bodybuilding show this weekend the best of luck!! I would like to thank @mi40_gym and @barbarianscholar for the opportunity to work with some of the athletes that needed help for this upcoming show! I have to say that I fell in love with the gym, the energy in there is so high with such dedicated lifters, got the most insane pumps myself, and ofcourse it's covered in my favorite color, red!
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I would like to wish the 212 Mr Olympia and Arnold Classic champion @ifbb_pro_kamal_elgargni the best of luck at the Tampa Pro and I know he's going to crush it! Probably one of the nicest and kind guys ive ever met even though he looks like hes about to kill me when he trains. Amazing proportions and much better conditioning than last year in my opinion. Go get that 🏆 champ!!!
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I would further like to thank coach @domsupersliced for asking me to help the one and only @nick_walker39 with some overuse injuries as well as improve his overall mobility for better posing! Aside from some hard rehab work, we did have alot of fun in the process! Let's get that Olympia title brother!!
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Gotta say these guys were not easy to fix with all the muscle around them 🤣.
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Last but not least, it was such a great pleasure to meet and work with massage therapist ninja @nextlevelornothing and brilliant physicsl therapist @kbpaxton of Integrated Kinetic Neurology . Such very knowledgeable movement professionals and just loved how we shared ideas and views on our work and combining forces! We were total nerds and worth every minute speaking to these highly skilled professionals! Thank you guys for allowing me to use your space and your brains on helping some of your athletes. You guys rock!!
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What an awesome time and still considering of making an official move to Tampa, FL. We'll see 🤔
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#tampapro #ifbbpro #npc #arnoldclassic #mrolympia #bodybuildingmotivation #mi40 #bodybuildinglife

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Aug 1

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HOW TIGHT SHOULD MY BFR STRAPS BE???
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There are 3 ways to know how much tension should be placed on BFR straps:

1. Sense your own pulse
2. Perform a Capillary Refill Time Test
3. Notice your response to training.
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Many people just go right ahead and tighten those straps like no tomorrow and some may even complain of pain going down the arm or leg. You must go accordingly to your blood flow and your response to exercises. Some companies go the extreme and use some expensive high tech equipment using your blood pressure as a guide although there is still not much evidence on those methods yet. One 2019 review " BFR Exercise: Considerations of Methodology, Application and Safety, Stephen Patterson and Luke Hughes explain these ways mentioned above as a guide to BFR tension without the use of any high tech equipment. By far the best way in my opinion is your response to exercises.
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When BFR training, you should be lifting 20-30% of your 1RM, so basically "bitch weights". The point is to max out a very high number of reps on the first set and then it should be hella of struggle to get half the amount of reps on set 2 and definitely by set 3. BFR training duration for upper body is usually 20 min as recommended and 30 min for lower body, even though that is not fully proven yet as well, it's just for precautions.
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Article link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2019.00533/full
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#bfr #bloodflowrestriction #musclepump #glutepump #bodybuildinglife #injurypreventiontraining #lightweightbaby

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Jul 26

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🚨2-DAY SEMINAR IN GREECE!!!!🚨
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I'm so very happy and beyond honored to be hosting a 2 day seminar at the University of Thessaly WHERE I GRADUATED FROM!!! It is literally a dream-come-true and NEVER would have thought to be teaching my university to the sports physical therapy department!! I've kept great relationships with my professors and they've been so supportive and proud of my PT achievements here in the U.S and kindly asked me if I could share my knowledge to the students in Greece!. I am literally beyond honored!!
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This 2-day intensive course is for students and non-students of the university as well as any Healthcare professionals within or outside of the country! We will be covering a lot of material on neuro-biomechanics in movement and sports performance (see details on slides). Please go to the link I my bio for more information as well as signing up for this seminar as seats are limited!!
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To all the students of the university, to all movement professionals within and out of the country of Greece, I WILL SEE YOU THERE IN SEPTEMBER!!! LETS DO THIS!!
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LINK IN BIO, REGISTER NOW!!!
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Should you have any questions on the seminar, shoot me an email at andreas@bodmechanic.com!!

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Jul 24

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WORKING WITH THE NEXT MR.O!!
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Here at @mi40_gym finally working with the one and only @nick_walker39, fixing an old left knee and right shoulder issue as well as helping tighten up his waistline in preparation for this year's Mr Olympia! Luckily he responded VERY well to our first session and was able to carry out some serious training without any discomfort!
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Here are some of the moves performed:
● resisted knee circles for increased proprioception, focusing on external rotation strength as well as manual torsion of the knee with my hands
● Femoral Nerve stretching in combo with compression wrapping
● Spinal Cord Flossing through the cervical spine
● Diaphragmatic and Lat Lengthening with forced exhalation to engage internal and external obliques
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repost via @instarepost20 from @nick_walker39 Have the @bodmechanic down here in Tampa, putting me through a series of mobility exercises to help with my knee and shoulders, safe to say the pain was relieved!!!!!!!! He will be for the next couple of days book with him while you can

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Jul 21

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LOCKED UP NECK?? TRY THIS!
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I love how people say 'my neck is bothering because I slept wrong" forgetting the fact that what they did the day before is what probably locked up the neck in the first place and not so much on how they slept! The neck can lock up for various reasons, the most common ones in my experience are usually bad breathing, bad eye movements, prolonged screen time and lack of Proprioception (awareness) of the cervical spine.
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Here is a simple yet effective way you may get some relief of that tight neck! The weight on the arm simply secures the shoulder down so no need to go super heavy on the weight. Your focus is to feel the little stretch on the side of the neck when tucking the chin down.
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If you're still experiencing stubborn neck pain or pain in other areas, schdule your FREE consult at BodMechanic.com and let's see how we can help you!! LINK IN BIO.
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#neckpainrelief #neckpain #cervicalgia #tightneck #neckhernia #cervicalspine #cervicalspinesurgery #uppertrap #neckstretches #sleepapnea #headaches

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Jul 18

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🚨TAMPA HERE WE COME!!!🚨
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So excited to announce that we'll be visiting Tampa, FL to work on some professional bodybuilders at the one and only @mi40_gym!! I will be working alongside with massage therapy ninga @nextlevelornothing and putting our minds together on helping these athletes on the road to the Mr. Olympia and other bodybuilding competition.
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Obviously you do not need to be a bodybuilder or professional athlete, if you have stubborn injuries you want to address, shoot me or my good friend @nextlevelornothing a DM and we'll take care of you.
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Spots are LIMITED so hurry and book your session NOW!!

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Jul 13

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GOLFERS ELBOW? TRY THIS!!
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Since I've gotten many requests from followers to talk about inner elbow pain, here is a move you can try!
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This is a move I learned way back in my school years yet still produces amazing results for inner elbow pain. This is a nerve mobility exercises for the Ulnar Nerve, responsible for your wrist flexor muscles especially grip strength.
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You MUST feel that nerve stretch sensation on the LAST 2 FINGERS of your hand In order to be accurate! Do NOT overstretch the nerve beyond a 4/10 tension sensation!
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If you're still experiencing issues with your elbow or any other stubborn injury, schedule your FREE consult at BodMechanic.com and let's work on fixing them! LINK IN BIO
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#golferselbow #tenniselbowtreatment #golferselbowpain #medialepicondylitis #innerelbowpain #elbowtendinitis #gripstrengthtraining #charlestonsc #charlestonfit

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Jul 10

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MY SHORT TRIP TO NY!
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Although I wasnt able to create much content while I was in NY, it was still one hell of an experience going back home to see family and friends and obviously help some athletes!
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I once again would like to thank @turn_2_fitness and @gc_icon for offering me their gym spaces to work with my athletes as coming up with future business ideas and collaborations. I thank you guys for the amazing hospitality, your kindness and willingness to work with me in the future so I cannot wait to see what we can do next!
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I want to thank everyone who came in for their sessions with me, some of you have traveled from other states so I highly appreciate the time and effort you all have put in.
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NY what can I say, you always seem to amaze me with your energy, diversity and beauty! I'll definitely be back soon!
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#nycphysicaltherapy #nyclife #nycity #nytravel #vacationmode

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Jul 6

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TOP EXERCISE FOR ANKLE SPRAIN PREVENTION!
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This is by far the one ankle drill that gets me all gitty enough too perform on a daily basis. My last post drew enough attention that followers would DM me asking what mobility drill I recommend, so here you go smack right in your face!!
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Ball-of-Foot Roll Outs are my favorite because I personally believe it's a great way for the brain to learn to keep the ankle safe! The ankle is most vulnerable to sprains when the ball of the foot is on the ground but the heel is off. The ankle is very unstable in that position so it's easier for it to roll. So what the solution? Use the mechanism of ankle sprains and make it into a preventative exercise!! Boom!!
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Even better when you perform this exercise In various lunge positions to be more sport specific!
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You can use exercise this if:
• you've already sustained sprains in the past
•You want to improve your balance
•You want to improve your squat depth (seriously try it)
•You want to activate more stabilizing muscles in your entire leg
•you want to look cool In front of your lifting buddies
•you want another challenge game idea for when you're drunk
• you just simply want sexy ankles and avoid "cankles"
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#sprainedankle #anklesprain #anklesprainrehab #sprainedankles #anklerehabilitation #footpainrelief #plantarfasciitis #ankleroll #anklesprainrehab

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Jul 4

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STIFF ANKLES, WEAK HIPS!!
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Mobilize those ankles and you'll instantly feel a difference, if not in strength, definitely your ROM. One joint in the body can impact the entire body neurologically like a freakin spider web. Especially neighboring joints. In this case, the ankle can impact the knee as well as the hip just as shown in this video while performing a manual muscle strength test of the glute medius (although I should've internally rotated the leg for accuracy but oh well, my bad).
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Once the ankle/foot foot is immobile, such as wearing shoes all day, those joints lose their proprioception (our awareness of our joints in space). When proprioception is low in that area, your 🧠 now has a blurry map of what's going on in that area. So the 🧠 will reflexively "shut off" surrounding muscles since the brain is not getting any input! Once the joint moves in ranges to stimulate joint receptors (mechanoreceptors), the brain now has an idea of what to feel, it will reflexively "turn on" muscles as a response and that sounds pretty sexy to me.
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Moves those ankles if ya wanna keep those hip healthy and strong!!

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Jun 29

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WHEN ATHLETES ASK ME IF I STILL DO SPINAL MANIPULATION!
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Hell yea I do!! Although I need to make sure of 2 things first:
1) is it necessary for the specific athlete? Does his nervous system like it or does it consider it threatening? If my athlete gets off the table and movement didnt improve, then I would probably stay away from spinal manipulation and
2) my athlete is given exercises or drills to do right after the manipulation to maintain and improve the results. Most of us feel a sense of freedom of movement after "cracking" our spine but how long does that last? 20 min? An hour? Some people feel the results last for a while but chances are, stiffness and discomfort may re appear. I'm just talking off of experience working alongside some very talented chiropractors and physical therapists! If the treatment is done only PASSIVELY, then I personally thinks that results won't last long. If you include some ACTIVE work though, then we should see at least a maintenance of results.
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Again, before any chiropractor or physical therapist starts bashing comments on me, I'm just talking out of experience! I see this happen very often till this day where professionals would tell patients to come in 3 times a week to get adjusted (more for insurance purposes and not so for the wellbeing of the patient) , no home exercise program and no long lasting results.
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The best benefits I've see when it comes to spinal manipulation/adjustments is where there is active movement involved from the patient at the same time. So if you've been adjusting your spine weekly for the past 5 years with little to no results, you may need to consider other treatment methods.
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#spinaladjustment #spinalmanipulation #hvla #chiropractic #chiropracticadjustment #spinecrack #neckcrack #lowerbackpainrelief #lowbackadjustment #cervicalspineadjustment #

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