Author Archives: Geoff

Ringing in 2012

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Geoff

Happy New Year to all from Muscle Balance and Function Development(R)! Hope the new year brings you health, happiness, and plenty of fun. Stay tuned for more informative articles, podcasts, and more. best wishes, geoffrey gluckman, MSc

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Superfunctional podcast

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Geoff

If you haven’t heard, I am doing a regular podcast, called Superfunctional, available (free) on iTunes. In addition, check out the Muscle Balance and Function Development(R) fan page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/musclebalanceandfunction Twitter: @Superfunctional @deadlyexchange www.musclebalancefunction.comwww.geoffreygluckman.comTechnorati Profile Technorati Profile

Tagged aches, body, deadly exchange, exercise, function fitness, iTunes, low back, MobileNations, neck, pain, posture, rene ritchie, shoulders, superfunctional, the claw, Twitter, walking | 1 Comment

To Stand or Not to Stand?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Geoff

In the past month or so, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services posted a report that Americans should stand at leastonce per day. Below are several places to find the information:1)www.theonion.com/articles/department-of-health-and-human-services-recommends2)well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/12/the-hazards-of-the-couch/3)The Vancouver Sun, West Coast News, Saturday 19 … Continue reading →

Tagged CNS, Cooper, exercise, health, Health and Human Services, movement, Nasa, NYTimes, posture, standing, The Onion, Vancouver Sun | 3 Comments

Pharmaceuticals + Doctors = Big Business

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Geoff

I’m fortunate enough to have traveled extensively to other countries, learning about other cultures, and the like. Whenever I return to the states, I notice either a positive attribute about our country or a not so positive one.A glaring not … Continue reading →

Tagged AMA, business, drugs, health, healthcare reform, medical doctor, Obama, pharmaceuticals, Viagra | 2 Comments

European Special Forces Training Secret Revealed

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Geoff

Washington, D.C.—After several years of secrecy, the Commander of Slovakian Special Forces revealed that his teams use individually designed exercise programs for performance enhancement in the field.It all began when the Commander was handed the Muscle Balance & Function Development® … Continue reading →

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Your Health

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Geoff

Many people appear to be overly concerned with their health these days. And why not?Maybe because the Health Bill just passed?Or, because all of the toxins, diseases, lack of exercise, and whatever else lurking out there to potentially threaten a … Continue reading →

Tagged alcohol, anxiety, diet, drugs, exercise, health, health bill, health insurance, medical doctor, nutrition, Obama, pharmaceuticals, prescriptions, sleep, stress, UC-Berkeley, worry | 5 Comments

Barefoot Function and Running

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Geoff

Finally, the well-needed truth about athletic footwear enters the wider public domain. In the January 28, 2010 issue of Nature an article, entitled “Foot strike patterns and collision forces in habitually barefoot versus shod runners,” reveals the results of an … Continue reading →

Tagged activity, alignment, ankles, athletic shoes, bare foot, collision force, converse, feet, Lieberman, muscle balance and function development, nature, nike, reebok, running, study | 1 Comment

Happy Holidays from MBF(R)

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Geoff

I hope this finds each and everyone of you happy, healthy, and safe. My deep gratitude to all of you, both practitioners and clients, who have added to the Muscle Balance and Function Development(R) education system with your presence this … Continue reading →

Tagged activity, alignment, holidays, Livestrong, pain, pain-free, patient, performance, posture, professionals, programs, repetitive strain, sports, stress, symptoms | Leave a comment

Staying Motivated: The Tour de France

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Geoff

It’s that time of year again, Christmas in July for me. The Tour de France is happening July 4-26, 2009). With only a few days into racing, the excitement is fantastic. No, not because Lance Armstrong has returned after a … Continue reading →

Tagged activity, Armstrong, Bob Roll, cycling, exercise, Lance, Livestrong, motivation, Paul Sherwen, Phil Liggett, play, sports, Tour de France | 1 Comment

Keys to Client Compliance

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Geoff

So often when teaching a course, especially an upper level one, I am asked how to motivate clients to do the exercise programs they are given.When I meet with a client or patient for the first time I share with … Continue reading →

Tagged client, exercise, pain, pain-free, patient, programs | 1 Comment