Try to find a straight line in your body. You’d have to look pretty hard, and even then, you’d come up short. The long femur (thigh) bone may seem like a straight line, but even these longer, seemingly straight bones have some level of torsion (twist) which affects how they function at the joints. So […]
If you could make yourself look and feel younger, would you know where to start? It’s not rocket science, but a little effort in three key areas can go a long way. The key is to reverse the effects that our 21st Century lifestyle has had on us. Here are my top three: Improve ankle […]
Ever have that piece of technology that used to run smoothly, but now it has slowed down to a crawl? When the hardware doesn’t keep up with the software, problems start to develop…those bugs in the system start to affect the performance until finally, it just gives up and crashes. The same is true of your body as […]
When you think of someone who looks old or moves like they’re old, what comes to mind? Slouched, bent forward posture with a forward head? Difficulty with balance? Stiff and creaky joints? Hips and knees that won’t straighten? If you sit for several hours a day but don’t give your hips and spine the […]
I know what you’re thinking… And no…you haven’t suddenly stumbled onto an adult website. So…what does this thing have to do with health & fitness? What if I were to tell you that this prop, despite its rather “organic” look is one of the most valuable tools that I have started using with my patients/clients. What […]
I want to ask yourself a couple of questions. Do you beat yourself when you can’t commit to a cardiovascular program? Or…do you feel like pain in your (insert body part here) doesn’t allow you to run/bike/eliptical for any length of time because your body just can’t handle it? One of the limiting factors of people […]
It seems like everywhere you turn, someone is touting the benefits of working out your “core.” “Gotta bad back? Work on that core.” “Want to hit that golf ball further? Strengthen that core.” Here’s the thing…a lot of people THINK that they’re working on their core, but they’re really muscling through exercises and just going […]
Too often, people try to make their body fit a routine versus making sure that the program fits their body. If you struggle with sticking with a healthy fitness habit, here’s a quick glance of 7 important tips I emphasize when developing and implementing a fitness routine for my patients & clients. Feel free to share this with a […]
Are you that person? You know how beneficial exercise is…if you didn’t, you wouldn’t have every exercise prop and gadget you could think of lying around your house. So why is it so dang hard to get into a consistent fitness routine? If you’re like most busy people, you have every intention of exercising sometime during the […]