Flipping tires over is a different way to work posterior-chain muscles: hamstrings, back, and glutes (muscles you’d engage during a deadlift, for example)—and can be especially good for people who sit a lot. . Practice first with a lighter tire, to perfect your form. Keeping your weight in your heels and your arms outside your …
Hip mobility is very important for athletes of all levels, especially for those that spend a significant amount of time sitting when they aren’t training or competing. Whether they are working 8-hour days at a desk, or spending hours in the classroom, sitting shortens the hip-flexors and weakens the glute muscles which negatively impacts hip …
Recently I was asked “Why would you use Kettlebells during workouts?” My short answer is “For something different” 😊. Which is important, but here are some more Kettlebell facts:. . Unlike dumbbells, which have symmetrical mass on each side of the weight, kettlebells have an off-center mass below their handle, challenging your coordination and motor …
Travel and vacations can throw off our system and cause us to become constipated. Eating and drinking different things, change in sleeping patterns and even a different toilet can all play a part 😝 So what can you do!?!….. . Have you seen the Porta-squatty from @squattypotty !?! I highly recommend! It’s portable, folds up flat and …
“Just in case” urinate that is?!?. . You were probably taught to do it growing up, Mom said, “ Go to the bathroom before we leave”. And you rolled your eyes and did it. 🤷🏼♀️. . Now it’s a habit: you pee before you leave to go anywhere, “Just in case”…. . I too was …
You have to make a change to make a change!! 👊🏻. I wanted to get faster and have more agility when running. I knew I had to change some of my training. Shuttle runs was the addition I needed!. . Shuttle runs are drills for building speed and agility. They involve continuous running back and …
It took me years to figure out what I was doing wrong: wasn’t eating enough or getting the proper nutrition to meet my goals and needs. I was doing too much cardio and not enough resistance training 🤦♀️. I am here to save you from the years of frustration that I went through!. . Let …
The Turkish Get-Up is one of my favorite exercises!! I started doing it years ago without weight and now I am able to do with 25 to 35 pound dumbbell or kettlebell 💪🏻. I love it!!. . There at many benefits to performing the Turkish Get-Up. With its range of motions, weight load, and engagement …
By working with total-body moves, it is argued that the core is being worked constantly throughout the workout, negating the need for isolation work like crunches. I think it is still important to do some specific ab isolation exercises. I have seen plenty of patients that can squat and/or deadlift some impressive weight, they have …
Private pay physical therapy vs. insurance based physical therapy. What’s the difference? Private pay physical therapy actually has several advantages and can actually save you money in the long run. Quality of care is a huge fundamental factor. One on one sessions, hour long sessions, one therapist for duration, treatments based upon need and not …
