Posts by A|M Fitness
Hip Flexors, Are They Tight Or Weak?
Hip Flexors, Are They Tight Or Weak? By Greg Hammons Stop stretching your hip flexors like crazy until you watch this video! The sensation of “hip tightness” might not actually be tight hip flexors but instead, weak hip flexors. If you have a weakness and continue to stretch it out you will actually make it…
Read MoreAnd The Winner Is!!!
Andrea! By Michael Harland We have wanted to show off these pictures since the day they were taken! Andrea, our first place winner, did an absolutely amazing job and we couldn’t be more proud of her or happy for her. Before I give you her stats, I wanted to share something with you first. Andrea…
Read MoreExcessive Hip External Rotation
Excessive Hip External Rotation By LeighAnn Clark Hip mobility is huge for us. It’s one of the main areas of mobility that most people work on. And while good hip mobility is necessary for good squats while training and for moving functionally in life, there can be such a thing as too much hip mobility.…
Read MoreWhy I Relay – Makayla
Why I Relay By: Makayla McKenzie I went to Relay For Life every year as a Girl Scout growing up. It was at our high school’s track with a huge stage and live music, vendors selling products, food stands, games to play in the grass, etc. It felt like we were at a carnival! Sure,…
Read MoreThink? About Your Deadlift
Think? About Your Deadlift By Greg Hammons Deadlifting if a major part of our program. You have heard your coaches harp on the form a thousand times, hips back, backs flat, core tight, but are you engaging your thought process the right way? Check out the video to find out a new way to think…
Read More2nd Place Winner – Billy
2nd Place Winner -Billy By Michael Harland What can I say… Billy crushed it! He was brand new to A|M Fitness and eager to learn and apply and work. He did have an advantage, though. He joined with his girlfriend (now fiance!) who had trained with us before. They both committed to the Best Me…
Read MoreAll Children Exercise Simultaneously
All Children Exercise Simultaneously By Michael Harland Last week I was able to head back to Linden St. School in Plainville to be a part of the world’s largest exercise class. It’s called Project ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously) and the goal is to help teach our youth about exercise and how important it is.…
Read MoreWhy I Relay – Sandy
Why I Relay By: Sandy Davis Our sister Karen was diagnosed with stage 4 lung Cancer 5 years ago. Because of these relays, she has been able to participate in clinical trials over the years that has proven a great success in her fight! Her story and many others are the reason why we continue…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Foot Type?
What’s Your Foot Type? By LeighAnn Clark To determine what type of foot you have, and therefore what course of action you should take, take a picture or a video of yourself at ground level or have someone take a picture for you. If you see that the arch of the foot is collapsed, you…
Read More3rd Place Winner (Part 2) – Missy
3rd Place Winner (Part 2) – Missy By Michael Harland Dedication, commitment, work ethic, and a desire to be her best brought Missy into this prize. Despite a crazy nurses work schedule, she managed to get her workouts in, do some extra cardio outside of A|M Fitness, cook and prep her meals, and actually stick…
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