Christine RuffoloFeb 4, 20184 min readBiceps, Rotation, and PullingWhen I got my first chin up, I felt superhuman. Finally hitting that relative strength benchmark felt like a magic trick I was somehow...
Christine RuffoloDec 29, 20173 min readKnees, Hamstrings, and Low GaitThe low gait might be the truest test of healthy knees. It requires full flexion under full bodyweight while pulling the center of mass....
Christine RuffoloJun 12, 20177 min readThe World of Fighting Monkey (part 2)Engaging with your work demands a certain degree of ownership. There must be a benefit to the challenge presented, beyond just a...
Christine RuffoloJun 6, 20175 min readThe World of Fighting Monkey (part 1)Doing without knowing. Playing, creating, learning. Adjusting and adapting. Describing Fighting Monkey is an act in organizing verbs....
Christine RuffoloMay 11, 20174 min readRepetition and Dysfunction : Minimizing Back PainIssues with joints or body parts can almost always be traced back to usage. When faced with a familiar task in a familiar environment,...
Christine RuffoloApr 16, 20175 min readA Purpose and Description of Exploratory Movement“I’m going to explore the depths of the ocean.” “You’re gonna what?” “I’m going to get into this magical pressure suit, close myself off...
Christine RuffoloMar 18, 20174 min readLearning Acrobatics and Developing ElasticityMovement overlaps. Brain work = joint work = speed, power, strength, and coordination work. We have structures and we have capacities....
Christine RuffoloFeb 27, 20174 min readDynamic Movement as An Extension of ControlBody control is all the rage. A popular want is increasing active range of motion. People want to get there so they can do stuff there....