The lower back has a mystique. It hurts? Stop what you’re doing. Wake up in the morning with a stiff back? Cancel today’s plans. The deadlift hurts my back. I suck at them. The conclusion often is, “My lower … Read More
Strength training
Stronger Hips, Better Performance
The hips do a lot more than get immortalized in rap songs. They are the body’s centers of power and play a vital role in how force moves through it. That’s why just stretching them is not enough. Let’s start … Read More
How to Build Stronger, More Capable Knees
Knees and exercise have a love-hate relationship. Squats are bad for the knees. Lunges are bad for the knees. Letting the knees travel over your toes is bad for the knees. If this were true, the safest thing to do … Read More
How to Build Ankle Strength From the Ground Up
The ankle is busy. It sits between the foot and the rest of the lower body, performing two important functions. Mobility to get where you’re going Stability to keep you upright while getting there The muscles surrounding the ankle, such … Read More
How to Build Stronger, More Capable Feet
The feet are often overlooked because they are down there, hidden inside shoes. A lot is happening down there. Each foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles and tendons. The feet are the main points of … Read More
3 No-Time Training Workouts
When No Time Is An Issue Beyond laziness and not seeing the benefits of working out, having no time is the biggest issue with maintaining a consistent workout routine. This is when no-time training comes into play, but more on … Read More
4 Exercises for a Healthy Vestibular System
I bet you’ve never given your vestibular system a second thought. Your muscles, your nerves, and even your digestive system, sure, but your vestibular system? Probably not. What is it? It is located in the inner ear, about the size … Read More
Get Stronger, Faster with Combo Exercises
When your life is a juggling act of work, family, and other responsibilities, workouts can fall to the bottom of the priority list. Combo exercises are ideal for busy adults seeking effective results in the limited time they have, without … Read More
15 Minute Workouts When You Have No Time
Lack of time is a common excuse reason for not staying consistent with workouts. Some will find any reason not to work out, while others will make it work, no matter how little time they have. If you’re in the … Read More
Strength Training for Lower Back Pain
If you’re a lifter or athlete, nothing halts you like low back pain. When a limb is injured, you have another limb to rely on and can adjust your activities, but there is no sidestepping back pain. When it hurts, … Read More