How much do you REALLY know about your body?
We spend our whole lives in one body, but very few of us are educated on just how that body is built and how it’s supposed to run. I’d like to change that…
The Movement Mama
The latest from the Movement Mama…
Back to Basics
The Truth about Posture
We all know good posture is important, and yet it eludes so many of us. Explore how the spine is meant to work and some common postural pitfalls.
When you feel tight, is stretching ALWAYS the answer?
Is the stiffness you feel indicative of something more insidious than simple tightness? Learn about the concept of MICROINSTABILITY, which often lies at the root of pain and arthritic change, as well as what you can do to combat it.
Understanding Muscle length
Is it simply exercise that makes muscles STRONG or WEAK or is there more to it? Dive into the concept of the length-tension relationship and how you can best set your muscles up for success.
Is it possible to breathe…WRONG?!
We breathe all day long. But are we doing it correctly? Learn about the diaphragm, what it does and how to use it.
Are you intrinsically motivated?
Explore a simple way of thinking about the musculoskeletal system as composed of 2 groups of muscles: the intrinsics, or deep muscles, and the extrinsics, the big guys. Which are you working?
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