5 Thoracic Mobility Exercises For Everyone
“I’ve been accused of being stiff and unbending. Really? They must have seen me trying to pick up my phone.” - Unknown Mobility is a critical component of overall fitness and physical health. It plays a fundamental role in your ability to move freely and efficiently...
Exercises to Prevent ACL Injury in Men
“I bet some of you feel sorry for me. Well, don’t. Having an artificial leg has its advantages. I’ve broken my right knee many times and it doesn’t hurt a bit.” ~ Terry Fox One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or...
The 5 Best Core Strengthening Yoga Exercises
"Yoga means addition – addition of energy, strength and beauty to body, mind and soul.” — Amit Ray Yoga poses, known as "asanas," may trace their origins back to ancient India, where yoga as a holistic practice emerged thousands of years ago. The purpose of...
Exercises to Prevent ACL Injury in Women
Exercises to Prevent ACL Injury in Women “No athlete is truly tested until they’ve stared an injury in the face and came out on the other side stronger than ever” - Anonymous ACL tears in women tend to differ from those in men. And physiology is to blame. According to...
Top Core Strengthening Workouts
“All physical activity begins with the body's core. I maintain the strength in my core so that I can jump, run, start, stop, and accelerate at the highest levels.” – Derrick Rose A strong core is the foundation of a healthy and fit body. It is essential for...
How to Prevent A Sciatica Flare Up
“I’m on the verge of a total breakdown. Sciatica. Taxes. Cars. Fleas, possibly. It’s an absurd existence.” — Jonathan Ames While the sentiment may ring true, for those suffering from a sciatica flare-up, it’s not humorous. However, most would agree that attempting to...
Pain Relief For Axillary Web Syndrome
"Having had cancer, one important thing to know is you're still the same person at the end. You're stripped down to near zero. But most people come out the other end feeling more like themselves than ever before." —Kylie Minogue Breast cancer is the most common...
Vertigo Treatment Exercises That Help Everyone
“I have vertigo. Vertigo makes it feel like the floor is pitching up and down. Things seem to be spinning. It’s like standing on the deck of a ship in really high seas.” – Laura Hillenbrand, Author For those who suffer from it, few sensations are more dreaded...
A Brief Review Of The Top Groin Exercises
Even if you don't have time for a big workout, stretching in the morning and night really changes your body.” - Erin Heatherton While many of us understand the importance of the role of exercise in maintaining our overall health and fitness, groin exercises are often...
Revive the Sleeping Giant: Gluteus Maximus Activation for Alleviating Lower Back and Knee Pain
If there were a magic bullet blog post that could tackle the underlying causes of a lot of back and knee pain issues, you'd be reading it now. We're about to delve into a treasure trove of anatomical knowledge, zero in on why the Gluteus Maximus often goes...