Strength training through back pain Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Back pain is common. So common that I have a high confidence that inevitably, if you’re reading this, you have, or had, or will experience…. low back pain. Athletes who go through rigorous weight training regimens are just as at risk as a …
Lose weight by lifting weight
Lose weight by lifting weight Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Have trouble losing weight? Do you lose weight and then have trouble keeping it off? Then I’ve got a perfect solution for you. Lose weight, and keep it off by LIFTING weight. Sounds ridiculous? The New York Times posted an article last week …
Tips to avoid shoulder pain at the gym
Tips to avoid shoulder pain at the gym Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI I’ve written about shoulder exercises and pain before, but going to the gym and working out with weights can still cause injury and pain to the shoulder joint. Weight training or resistance training is an important component to an …
Should kids lift weights?
Should kids lift weights? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI You’ll stop growing. Your bones will break. You’ll hurt yourself. You’ll poke your eye out. These are some of the myths associated with weight training for kids and adolescents. Most people believe that because of their bone structure and continued growth …
