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First off, I want to extend warm Holiday wishes to all of you reading this blog!! \u00a0As I sit at home on Christmas Eve morning, I am quietly reflecting back on a big year of accomplishments and changes I experienced in 2010. \u00a0It is often hard to take time to appreciate your blessings, Because as a\u00a0society we are driven to conquer the “next thing.” However, I have been trying to get better at taking time to savor life’s victories.<\/p>\n

Last year, I ran my first marathon (thankfully under 4 hours despite horrible cramps), sold my successful 10 year-old fitness business in Ohio, and moved to North Carolina to tackle a new venture at the Athletic Performance Center. \u00a0The past year has truly been full of many changes and blessings.<\/p>\n

Over the years, I have come to realize that the real gift in my profession is being able to help others. For me, I have an ability to reach consumers through my rehab and performance training, as well as my peers through blogging, speaking and products. \u00a0If you read my blog, I hope that I have been able to help you even if it is only in the smallest way.<\/p>\n

As I look ahead to 2011, I am excited for new opportunities and feel like it will be a big year of learning and exploration for me. \u00a0That will translate into more sharing on this blog and in my monthly Training & Sports Medicine Update Newsletter<\/em>. \u00a0I am continuing to write for PFP Magazine<\/em> through my online column and will share my latest post with you today on crossing lunges<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Performing a crossing lunge presents unique challenges to the body – challenges which often exploit muscle imbalances, mobility issues, and balance deficits. \u00a0It is a rotational activity that is more challenging then it may appear.<\/p>\n

I once had an athletic trainer question the safety of them in an exercise class I was teaching. \u00a0She thought they were harmful for the meniscus in the knee. \u00a0Hmmm…. If that is true , why would I do them? \u00a0Well, like any exercise you do in the gym, there is always risk of an injury IF<\/strong> you do the exercise improperly. \u00a0That is a key takeaway point. \u00a0For the record, I never recommend an exercise I think is dangerous – in most cases it simply comes down to form and knowing your limitations.<\/p>\n

Crossing lunges are very effective in strengthening the entire lower body, but particularly the hips. \u00a0Whether choosing the backward or forward variation, they call for hip internal\/external rotation, knee stability and ankle mobility. \u00a0Beyond that, they are very functional for sport and athletic movement.<\/p>\n

Think about field or court sports for a minute. \u00a0How many times does an athlete cross over to dribble, scoop up a ball or evade a tackle? \u00a0You may see the forward variation more, but the backward variation is seen as well with drop steps, pivot motions and even along the baseline in tennis.<\/p>\n

So, if you train athletes or are an athlete, this is a great example to keep in your personal exercise tool box. \u00a0I have included pictures of the forward and backward version below. \u00a0See the link below the photos for my full column and explanation of how to do the exercise properly.<\/p>\n

\"Backward

Backward Crossing Lunge (onto right)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Forward

Forward Crossing Lunge (onto right)<\/p><\/div>\n

Click here<\/a><\/strong> to read my full online column, Functionally Fit, pertaining to this lunging exercise. \u00a0Thanks for reading this, and I wish you all the best in the year to come!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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