Poor posture and repet­itive overuse movements can create dysfunction within the connective tissues of the human movement system (HMS) (Iqbal & Alghadir, 2017), which is why #selfmyofascialrolling can be such a great tool, especially in the case of addressing an #overactivemuscle. But keep in mind that it's just that, a TOOL. Therefore, do you HAVE to use in your training routines? Not at all? In fact, I try my best to use in on my off days and then, on my training days, I'll just focus on my #mobility work. Rolling techniques are supposed to help increase your #rangeofmotion after all. Rolling can be great, but just pick your rolling times wisely. Mike #mikealexandercpt #mikealexanderfitness #foamroller #foamrolling #smr #cliftonnj #northjerseypersonaltrainer #rumbleroller #patternoverload #overuseinjuries #inhibitorytechniques #correctiveexercise #facebookfitness (at Clifton, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CopaU65Nt8l/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Life. When it brings you down, what do you do? Do you let it keep you there? Or do you push yourself out of the hole? Zakk Wylde of all people once made that comparison in regards to why the Squat is his favorite exercise. Read his book if you don't believe me! And much like life itself, the more times you for e your way back up, the stronger you are. Life favors the bold after all. Mike #mikealexandercpt #mikealexanderfitness #squat #overcome #nasmcpt #nasmcnc #nasmces #northjerseypersonaltrainer #zakkwyldebls #zakkwyldeisgod #northernnj #igfitness (at Strong And Shapely) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnnSoU-OrXh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Conquering obstacles in the gym is equal to conquering obstacles in your life. If you don't have a plan, you won't succeed. #mikealexandercpt #mikealexanderfitness #nasmcpt #northjerseypersonaltrainer #nasmces #nasmcnc #strongandshapelygym #haveaplan #bergencountypersonaltrainer (at Strong And Shapely) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnk50IssAt4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We are a good three weeks into the new year! Have you accomplished anything thus far? Is there anything you're working towards accomplishing as we speak? Let me know down below! Keep in mind that it's more than encouraged to take baby steps towards your goals. It's even ok to have a series of small goals. Why? Because just like in a relationship, all the little things really do add up. In fact, as a personal trainer, I aim to create goals that are realistic and timely. After all, there's no point in rushing any process, right? Mike #mikealexandercpt #mikealexanderfitness #nasmcpt #nasmcnc #nasmces #northjersey #northjerseypersonaltrainer #smartgoals #babysteps #takeyourtime #focus #donotrush #facebookfitness (at Clifton, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnjdZGPNCMo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Here's my quick message to all New Year's Resolutioners about to hit the gym tomorrow or this week. You're already making a big step by beginning. But that's ONLY the start. Don't stop after March - it's bad for you and bad for the gyms. 😛😛😛. Good luck and I'll see you on the floor. Happy New Year! Mike #mikealexandercpt #happynewyear2023 #newyearsresolutioners #dontgiveup #congratulations #northjerseypersonaltrainer #northernnj #nasmcpt #nasmcnc #nasmces #goodluck https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm4ABnbu6zy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

As of a few months ago I am back on Facebook with a BRAND SPANKING NEW profile. Click on the link on my bio to check it out. Let's be friends! 🤣🤣 Mike #mikealexandercpt #northjerseypersonaltrainer #northernnj #letsbefriends #letstraintogether #njlocalbusiness #nasmcpt #nasmcnc #nasmces #njpersonaltrainer (at Clifton, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm1JWR2OLeI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Wow. So I decided to reward my youngest client, a 14 year old boy, with a Hanukkah gift for doing well in school. This note, along with donuts and the Moscato seen in picture #2, were given to me last night by the boy's mother as a thank you. I don't send people gifts looking for anything in return; but these words blew me away. This is another example of why I do what I do. It feels good to know that they see I do care. And regardless of what you do in life, you'll always go above and beyond if you're even just good at your job, let alone love it as I do mine. By the way, I got the boy a pair of Bluetooth earbuds. And yeah you bet I'm about to have one of those donuts! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 #mikealexandercpt #northjerseypersonaltraimer #smithsystemhealth #hudsonvalleyny #kiryasjoel #orangecountyny #ilovemyjob #ilovemyclients #moscato #nasmcpt #grateful #kindness (at Kiryas Joel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmZq6VJuHMK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=