The prone opposite arm/leg lift, commonly known as the “Superman” exercise, should be an exercise staple for all of us and here’s why: Strengthens the Core This exercise targets our glutes, hamstrings and our back muscles along both sides of the spine which are essential for maintaining proper posture and supporting the spine. Strong core…
Neglecting core conditioning can lead to a host of problems, from poor posture to increased risk of injury during daily physical activities and sports. Core stability and mobility are essential for optimal health, overall strength, balance, and functional movement. In order to have a strong core, we need to work it from all angles and…
Fascia is connective tissue that surrounds and supports every muscle, organ, blood vessel, bone, and nerve cell. When your fascia is healthy, it is smooth and stretches with you as you move. If fascia is not healthy, it can get sticky, dry, thick, and tight causing restriction to movement and/or pain. Fascia adhesions, also referred…
Spring is almost here and that means we can look forward to longer days and warmer weather. We’ll often experience a surge of energy and many of us will start dusting off our golf clubs, tennis racquets, hiking boots and bikes. If you’ve been dormant all winter, it’s important to spend some time making sure…
Crunches and sit-ups used to be the go-to for strengthening your core, but now we realize that we need to work our core from all angles and all actions, with a focus on bracing or stabilizing the spine. Conditioning your core effectively is critical for optimal health. If your core is strong, that strength radiates…
Most people work their core from the floor performing crunches, sit-ups, planks and other variations. The core is extremely important because it’s the foundation for all your movements. When your core is strong that strength radiates out to your extremities allowing you to perform activities of daily living better and enjoy enhanced sports performance. If…
Having recently turned 50 years old, it reminded me how important it is for all menopausal women to understand what’s going on in our bodies and do what we can to prevent, reverse or minimize any negative symptoms. It’s also important to note that the entire process can take up to 20 years for some…
If your hips aren’t strong enough to stabilize your pelvis while walking, running or playing sports, your knees and back will suffer. Strong Hips = Strong Knees. Weak Hips = Weak Knees. Bridging is an exercise often used by physical therapists to help strengthen hips and it can be done anywhere with no equipment. Here’s…
One of my favorite exercises to condition the core is a plank. Here’s why: You can plank anywhere. Plank at the gym, at home, at work, on vacation, in your hotel room, outside…you can do it anywhere! Anyone can do it. If you’re just getting started, you can plank from your knees and make the exercise easier…
Strengthening your core is critical for optimal health. If your core is strong, that strength radiates out to your extremities and you will be better able to run faster, jump higher, stabilize and align your body, absorb and brace for any impact and move your body more efficiently and with better mechanics. It’s important to…
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