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Free weights (such as a dumbbell) are an excellent way to build strength and muscle. However, poor technique can result in soreness and injury. In this video, Point Performance’s medical personal trainer, Danny Rodriguez, demonstrates the proper method to lifting a dumbbell. Here, he aims to rotate the thorax over a stable pelvis. By standingRead more

If you’ve ever felt stressed, or constantly on the go, your body may begin to feel the tightness from the stress. It’s hard, particularly in a city like Washington, D.C., to take a small time-out to unwind, relax, and calm yourself down. But even a taking a short break and a breath or two can reduceRead more

Too often, people do push-ups incorrectly – by arching their backs, or raising their buttocks too high, or leaning at an incorrect angle on their arms. All these can result not only in an ineffective push-up but injury as well. Point Performance’s medical personal trainer, Danny Rodriguez, demonstrates the correct way to do this simpleRead more

(photo by RelaxingMusic)   Breathing is one of those activities people don’t really choose to do – people have to do it in order to stay alive, and if they stopped breathing, others would worry. However, breathing correctly is something many people don’t do. And improving your breathing technique can make a huge difference inRead more