What if I told you that you could get stronger by only doing half of an exercise? As usual the devil is in the details. In this case, I’m talking about eccentric contractions. Muscles get…
Focus Your Movement Resolution
I’m a fan of making regular resolutions that address areas of my life where I’d like to see change, and I’m also a fan of being specific and methodical. My resolutions (and you can read…
Exercise Advent Calendar 2022: A BUTT for the Holidays
I love movement and I love celebrating, thus I always strive to create movement-rich celebrations. For years, I’ve done a movement advent calendar at the end of the year as a thank you to my…
The Pumpkin Spice Workout
Made you look. There is no pumpkin spice in this workout, but there are pumpkins. Just like seasonal lattes, pumpkin workouts are seemingly everywhere so I thought I’d whip up a few pumpkin moves because…
You Are The Thigh Master
Let’s talk about the muscles of your inner thighs. The adductor group or “adductors” are muscles that connect to both your pelvis and either your thigh or lower leg bones. When they are short and…
TRAVEL WELL: Do This For Your Low Back Once You Arrive
Whether by car, plane, train, or on foot (she types, looking at her backpacking gear), traveling often involves a lot of hip flexion (found in both sitting and hiking), carrying heavier items than usual, and…