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SWIS 2016 : John Rusin – Longevity Seminar – Part 3

by Dr. John Rusin on April 18, 2017

2016 SWIS Symposium : John Rusin – Longevity Seminar – Part 3

2016 SWIS Symposium : John Rusin – Longevity Seminar – Part 3


SWIS 2016 : John Rusin – Longevity Seminar – Part 2

by Dr. John Rusin on March 28, 2017

2016 SWIS Symposium : John Rusin – Longevity Seminar – Part 2

2016 SWIS Symposium : John Rusin – Longevity Seminar – Part 2


Differentiating Discomfort From Pathological Pain

by Dr. John Rusin on December 20, 2016

pain is a great indicator of potential problems both orthopedically and systemically, but as any serious strength or physique athlete knows, ones ability to ensure loads of relative “pain” is one of the biggest determining factors in the achievement of ones physical goals.

pain is a great indicator of potential problems both orthopedically and systemically, but as any serious strength or physique athlete knows, ones ability to ensure loads of relative “pain” is one of the biggest determining factors in the achievement of ones physical goals.


Compression Band Wrapping For The Knees & Elbows

by Dr. John Rusin on October 6, 2016

It’s clear that two of the most susceptible joints to getting chronically achy in the strength training population are the knees and elbows.

It’s clear that two of the most susceptible joints to getting chronically achy in the strength training population are the knees and elbows.


Improving Thoracic Spine Mobility From The Ground Up

by Dr. John Rusin on August 11, 2016

When it comes to bulletproofing your shoulders and improving performances under the bar, one of the most important “catch-all” areas that have the ability to create marked full body improvements is indeed the thoracic spine.

When it comes to bulletproofing your shoulders and improving performances under the bar, one of the most important “catch-all” areas that have the ability to create marked full body improvements is indeed the thoracic spine.


Expedite Recovery With Nightly a Parasympathetic Routine

by Dr. John Rusin on July 19, 2016

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Finding Balance In Your Strength Training

by Dr. John Rusin on July 12, 2016

As lifelong strength athletes, it’s in our DNA to hit the iron hard and heavy. Don’t get me wrong, this is the mentality that forges physiques that are as strong as they are muscular, but over time any one physical specialty can take it’s toll on your long-term orthopedic health and function.

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As lifelong strength athletes, it’s in our DNA to hit the iron hard and heavy. Don’t get me wrong, this is the mentality that forges physiques that are as strong as they are muscular, but over time any one physical specialty can take it’s toll on your long-term orthopedic health and function.


Improve Hip Mobility with Static & Dynamic Based Stretching

by Dr. John Rusin on June 28, 2016

When it comes to maintaining quality movement and function with the primary goal of prolonging the longevity of pain-free strength training, the answer to many common chronic natured dysfunctions can be related to available hip mobility in multiple planes of motion.

When it comes to maintaining quality movement and function with the primary goal of prolonging the longevity of pain-free strength training, the answer to many common chronic natured dysfunctions can be related to available hip mobility in multiple planes of motion.


Simplify Your Warm-Up With Ascending Pyramid Primer Sets

by Dr. John Rusin on May 10, 2016

There’s a bewildering new trend in the fitness industry, and it revolves around the notion that the basic methods to have been producing results in strength game, athletic performance and hypertrophy-oriented training are now too outdated to produce notable results. Simple isn’t sexy, I get it, but simple simply works.

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There’s a bewildering new trend in the fitness industry, and it revolves around the notion that the basic methods to have been producing results in strength game, athletic performance and hypertrophy-oriented training are now too outdated to produce notable results. Simple isn’t sexy, I get it, but simple simply works.


Prioritizing Training Recovery For The Aging Lifter

by Dr. John Rusin on April 12, 2016

In order to start prioritizing recovery between individual training sessions, body part splits, weekly cycles or monthly programming blocks, we must start with setting a baseline on ones specific and individualized recovery ability. Here’s how to set that starting point to optimize your recovery, thus optimizing your performance and results.

In order to start prioritizing recovery between individual training sessions, body part splits, weekly cycles or monthly programming blocks, we must start with setting a baseline on ones specific and individualized recovery ability. Here’s how to set that starting point to optimize your recovery, thus optimizing your performance and results.


Minimizing Chronic Stressors at the Knee Joint

by Dr. John Rusin on February 7, 2016

As common as chronic knee pain is among the lifting population, many dysfunctions and nagging issues can be reversed with the implementation of a few simple yet effective methods. Keep in mind that for most cases of “lifter’s knee,” it took years….

As common as chronic knee pain is among the lifting population, many dysfunctions and nagging issues can be reversed with the implementation of a few simple yet effective methods. Keep in mind that for most cases of “lifter’s knee,” it took years….


Manipulating Cervical Spine Positioning To Bulletproof The Neck

by Dr. John Rusin on November 17, 2015

Manipulating Cervical Spine Positioning To Bulletproof The Neck

Manipulating Cervical Spine Positioning To Bulletproof The Neck


Enhancing Power & Strength: Post Activation Potentiation

by Dr. John Rusin on September 19, 2015

Enhancing Power & Strength with Post Activation Potentiation Techniques

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Enhancing Power & Strength with Post Activation Potentiation Techniques


Enhance Lower Leg Health with Hands-On SMR Techniques

by Dr. John Rusin on August 14, 2015

Enhance Lower Leg Health with Hands-On SMR Techniques

Enhance Lower Leg Health with Hands-On SMR Techniques


Enhance Lower Leg Health with Advanced Hands-On SMR

by Dr. John Rusin on August 12, 2015

Enhance Lower Leg Health with Advanced Hands-On SMR Techniques

Enhance Lower Leg Health with Advanced Hands-On SMR Techniques


Enhance Upper Spinal Health with Hands-On SMR Techniques

by Dr. John Rusin on June 22, 2015

Enhance Upper Spinal Health with Hands-On SMR Techniques

Enhance Upper Spinal Health with Hands-On SMR Techniques


Enhance Lower Spinal Health with Advanced Hands-On SMR

by Dr. John Rusin on June 22, 2015

Enhance Lower Spinal Health with Advanced Hands-On SMR Techniques

Enhance Lower Spinal Health with Advanced Hands-On SMR Techniques


Enhance Shoulder Health with Hands-On SMR Techniques

by Dr. John Rusin on April 3, 2015

Enhance Shoulder Health with Hands-On SMR Techniques

Enhance Shoulder Health with Hands-On SMR Techniques


Enhance Shoulder Health with Advanced Hands-On SMR Techniques

by Dr. John Rusin on April 3, 2015

Enhance Shoulder Health with Advanced Hands-On SMR Techniques

Enhance Shoulder Health with Advanced Hands-On SMR Techniques


Enhance Knee Health with Novice Hands-On SMR Techniques

by Dr. John Rusin on March 6, 2015

A deeper look at chronic pain and irritation at one of the largest joints in the body, the knee. Similarly to the elbow, the knee joint is also a common painful site in strength athletes due to the same heavy and frequent training focus on the tissues surrounding this joint that tends to piss off the elbow.

A deeper look at chronic pain and irritation at one of the largest joints in the body, the knee. Similarly to the elbow, the knee joint is also a common painful site in strength athletes due to the same heavy and frequent training focus on the tissues surrounding this joint that tends to piss off the elbow.


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