There is a lot of information when it comes to strength training .  Deciding what to focus on can be difficult.  Bobby Scott has answered some of the most commonly asked questions in regards to fitness during our interview together…
 

In our daily lives, breathing is automatic and something we do not think about often. However, very few people use their lungs to full capacity. At rest, it has been reported that the average person uses only 10 – 15% of their actual lung capacity. When you exercise, your working muscles demand more oxygen and create more carbon dioxide as a result. Becoming aware of your breath when exercising can help make it more comfortable…

Pull ups are one of the hardest exercises to complete. The reason that the pull up is so difficult is because of the amount of strength needed to perform the movement. It is an honest movement, meaning that you cannot fake your way through it. It is a basic exercise and is one of the most effective in building upper body strength. The secret to performing a pull up is to have the right mindset and plenty of repetition…

More people than ever are hitting the yoga mat now than ever before. Yoga provides so many valuable tools that can be transferred into our everyday life like improving range of motion at the joints, body awareness, and focus. When I think back to when I first started yoga I realize how much I was closed off to it.

When I think back to when I first started yoga I realize how much I was closed off to it. I only began because in college I worked with Dr. Ellen Robinson, USA Olympic Weightlifting coach, on Powerlifting and Olympic Weightlift techniques. After having chronic tightness in my back and pretty much all over, she recommended yoga…