Theraband Posture Break
A simple exercise that you can do multiple times per day! Make it fun with some music! Sitting at a desk all day? Every 20 minutes you...
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Mar 31
Tight upper back?
Use your breath and a scarf to mobilize it! Are you feeling very restricted in your upper back? If so, then “scarf breathing” is a great...
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Mar 17
Tibialis Posterior
The tibialis posterior is an important lower leg stabilizer and helps support your arch. It's also the only muscle that is on for the...
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Mar 4
Easy Seated Posture Break!
Are you looking for a quick posture break at work? If you find yourself slouching, a fun way to perk things up is to put your hands on...
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Jan 12
Ankle Mobility
Are you looking for an easy way to increase ankle mobility? Obviously, some of this will depend on the ability of your knees and your...
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Nov 28, 2023
Is your dead bug or dying bug exercise “killing” your back?
Patients often tell me “oh yes, I do the dead bug / dying bug exercise”. And what they're doing during this exercise is arching their...
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Feb 2, 2023
Internal vs. External Core Exercises : Part One
External core: Muscles that lock down the spine and torso Drawing in the belly button Bracing and holding the breath All very much...
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Jan 25, 2023
Working out when older - getting up from the floor
In our culture we tend to avoid the floor. We sleep in elevated beds, sit in chairs while eating and working, and sit while reading or...
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Jan 22, 2023
Working Out With Old Injuries
What is the greatest predictor of injury? Previous injury. Tissue and bone actually heal quite rapidly. But why does that area keep...
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Jan 19, 2023
Building Strength When 50+ : Where to Start
When we hit our 50s a lot of things start to change. Suddenly we notice that we can no longer just “power through” and be recovered the...
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Jan 17, 2023
Getting to the “Core” of Terminology
Words do matter. This came to light recently when we were brainstorming about our upcoming core / low back / pelvis workshop. We all...
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Jan 13, 2023
Working out for Beginners: Part Three - Form Increases Function
Foundation is everything! You wouldn’t build a house on loose shifting sand, and fitness is no different. Or, as Gray Cook of...
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Jan 8, 2023
Working out for Beginners: Part Two - Set a habit with small manageable steps, build on your success
When you have finally made the decision to start working out you’ll often want to jump in and go all out! But take a minute and think...
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Dec 31, 2022
Working out for beginners: Part One – finding the right space
The hard part is done! You have decided that you *want* to work out! That right there is an accomplishment, so congratulations! However,...
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Dec 12, 2022
The Strong Introvert
Fitness classes and gyms can be an overwhelming experience for an introvert. I used to work right next door to a small gym. I would get...
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