Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Evolution Physio Train. Recover. Evolve. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://evolution.physio/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Debunking Mobility Myths](https://evolution.physio/mobility_myths/) - Tips to improve performance. Good decisions come from a good understanding. - [Strategies for Successful Habit Change](https://evolution.physio/strategies-for-successful-habit-change/) - Best strategies for coaches, clinicians, and clients to drive successful habit change. - [Planet Fitness: Friend or Foe?](https://evolution.physio/planet-fitness-friend-or-foe/) - Opinions on Planet Fitness are as widespread and diverse as opinions on CrossFit. If you’re a part of the fitness world, you’ve probably either heard of them or have an opinion of your own. Before this past weekend I had never been to any of their gyms so, up to this point, I have maintained - [Is Your Training Really Functional?](https://evolution.physio/is-your-training-really-functional/) - You work out don’t you? You train hard and do all the right things. You tell your friends that you train “functionally” with your chest puffed out and full of pride. Really though, what does functional actually mean? The words “functional fitness” bring up images of compound movements such as squats, lunges, pushups, etc. Functional - [Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable](https://evolution.physio/get-comfortable-being-uncomfortable/) - The title of this post is a mantra for me and something I choose to live daily. Breaking free from your comfort zone and challenging yourself is the surest way to elicit continued growth, whether physical, professional, or social. I started this blog for a few reasons, one of which is to challenge my knowledge - [Get Out of Your Own Way - A Post on Fear](https://evolution.physio/get-out-of-your-own-way-a-post-on-fear/) - Fear, that unpleasant feeling caused by the perception of danger, is part of the human experience and is felt by everyone, in various forms. Yes, everyone. Fear poisons the mind, allowing the worst of us to be exposed and keeping us from our goals. I have spent a large portion of my adult life overcoming - [SMR - What it is, Why you need it, and How it works](https://evolution.physio/smr_part_1/) - Hey guys! Today we will be kicking off part one of a three part series on self-myofascial release (SMR from here on). Part one will cover what self-myofascial release is, a background on the tissues of the body that are involved, and the mechanism behind how it works. This series will not cover every aspect - [Get [better] Pull-ups](https://evolution.physio/get-better-pull-ups/) - Everyone who lifts weights eventually wants to master the pull-up. Why? Not only is it a good physical skill to have, it both looks cool and is one of the best displays of relative strength, also referred to as your strength to weight ratio. Before we continue, here's a quick disclaimer. This is in no - [How Your Anatomy May Be Holding Back Your Squat](https://evolution.physio/how-your-anatomy-may-be-holding-back-your-squat/) - Do you feel squats in your lower back more than your quads? Do you lean forward or struggle to reach depth? Do you have the dreaded "butt wink"? While there are a lot of potential causes for these differences in movement, what might feel like you just “sucking” at squats could be based on your ## Pages - [Online Coaching](https://evolution.physio/online-coaching/) - I follow a “people first” approach to training. I have a background in scientific research but I left lab work and got into this field because I am passionate about helping people to become strong and confident. I have been obese, I have been weak, I have been stiff, slow, and injured and worked through - [About Me](https://evolution.physio/about-me/) - I have created this site to help you evolve into the strongest version of yourself. Hi! Welcome to my site, I’m thrilled you made it here. My name is Leor Giladi and I am a north NJ native. I grew up in West Orange, NJ and I graduated in 2009 from Rutgers University with a - [Blog](https://evolution.physio/blog/) - [Ask a Question](https://evolution.physio/ask-a-question/) - Ask me a fitness question and I will get back to you within 24 hours. - [Testimonials](https://evolution.physio/testimonials/) - Under construction! 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