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....
Christine RuffoloFeb 1, 20173 min readChallenging Hip ExtensionHip extension is a vital movement to both health and performance. Wellness wise, hips that can extend, coupled with an unstuck spine and...
Christine RuffoloJan 1, 20174 min readExpanding Dorsiflexion: Vectors, Vertices, and VariabilityIncreasing dorsiflexion is a popular yet frustrating goal. Getting the ankles to do more lessens the strain on the knees, and is an...
Christine RuffoloDec 16, 20164 min readHip Abduction and Lateral ShiftingThe vast majority of movements happen going forward. We reach, walk, look, and move toward what’s in front of us. Then we sit by...
Christine RuffoloOct 2, 20164 min readPosterior Pelvic Tilting – Even SimplerThe pelvis speaks volumes. The position in which you hold it dictates whether or not you can use your abs, release your hip flexors,...
Christine RuffoloSep 24, 20164 min readShortening, Lengthening, and Creating SpaceWe tend to move in ingrained patterns, within the same degrees and utilizing the same amount of space. Thinking bigger about what a...
Christine RuffoloSep 4, 20162 min readSlidingSliding is one of the most fun ways to get from here to there. True to form, it’s also a sneaky little way to grasp an underlying...