CRANKIT FITNESS BLOG
How To Setup Your Myzone Heart Rate Monitor
Here’s how to setup your new Myzone Switch Heart rate Monitor: *NOTE*Your Facility Code is CRNKAU000Your device ID is the the code located on the back of your Myzone heart rate device. 1. Download and Register Download the Myzone App
When to Avoid hamstring injuries by NOT doing deadlifts!
One of the best ways to steer clear of tweaking, straining or tearing your hammies is to make them really strong in the eccentric (lengthening) phase of movements. Also we ideally want to achieve glute and hamstring co contraction, that
The latest Science on warming up and cooling down
Science proves that no matter how relaxed or intense you’re training session, activity or sport, warming up before and cooling down after exercise can have a variety of health benefits. All fitness programs need to allow time for stretching to
Why You Should Be Doing High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
A major trend in the fitness industry globally is the idea of High Intensity Interval Training, which is referred to as HIIT. HIIT methods have been an essential part of athletic training programs since the early 19th century due to how closely
Why (and how) to track your heart rate during cardio exercise
Can using a heart rate monitor help you perform better in your cardiovascular workout? A heart rate monitor can be used by anyone, no matter if you are a beginner or all the way up to an advanced athlete, you can
Why You Should Focus On Technique Before Speed
This article discusses why it is critically important for any exerciser, no matter how experienced, to focus on perfecting technique while undertaking any type of…
How To Improve Shoulder Moblity For Kettlebell Press
Part 1: This Part of the Shoulder Mobility Mini Series focuses specifically on screening and correction of the Kettlebell Overhead Press We will be focusing on the Kettlebell Overhead Press. The key outcomes we want to determine is whether we
How To Set Up And Use CrankIt Straps
Before you start training with the CrankIt Straps, watch the following videos to learn how to safely setup and anchor your straps, plus
Suspended Fitness For Athletes
Suspended Fitness can help improve athletes’ strength, stability, balance and core strength. STRENGTH Suspended Fitness with the CrankIt Straps creates an unstable environment in which to train, causing a need for the activation of all muscles surrounding the primary
What Are Kinetic Chain Exercises?
The principle of kinetic chains being applied to human movement was refined by Dr. Arthur Steindler adapted in 1955, and he described the two primary types of kinetic chain exercises or movements as open and closed. OPEN-CHAIN EXERCISES In an
Core Activation With Suspended Fitness
Why does Suspended Fitness elicit such a great core response? Most exercise professionals and athletes understand that you must have a strong core in order to be able to excel in the majority of athletic activities. We must also have