Yes, You Really Can Meditate – and Here’s Why You Should. Of all the loving, nonjudgmental and supportive methods we can use to practice self-care, maybe the most misunderstood is meditation. It seems like every time I mention it in conversation, someone says dismissively, “Oh, I could never do that! Stop my mind completely and
Happy Friday. Let’s talk about what may be the most important thing you can do to avoid injury and maximize performance in your sports and daily activities: train your fascia. What Is Fascia, and Why Does It Matter? Your body isn’t just a collection of muscles, bones, joints, and viscera that operate in isolation. All these
You probably like to think that you have integrity. You’re proud that you follow through and do what you tell others you’ll do…that you honor commitments to friends, family, coworkers, and others, right? But what about keeping promises to yourself? 🤔 It’s so much easier to let those slide, isn’t it? We’ve all done it
Is knee pain after running slowing you down—or keeping you from your favorite workouts altogether? Are you frustrated because you’re diligently doing the preventive and corrective exercises you think you “should,” yet the pain keeps returning? You’re not alone, and you’re not wrong in your effort. You’re just likely missing three specific, essential areas every
Accomplish your goals. Muhammad Ali famously said he “hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’” This mindset—enduring discomfort today in service of something greater tomorrow—is a hallmark of champions, and one of the most powerful mental shifts you can adopt
Click on the image to watch the video The flashy world of bungee workouts seems to promise a shortcut to the body—and the life—you want. Maybe you’ve seen ads with people bouncing in harnesses, grinning from ear to ear. Sure, it looks exciting, novel, and fun. But before you sign up, let’s get real: as a 25+
Click on the image to watch the video Feeling off-balance or constantly afraid you’ll fall is more than a worry. It impacts your life, holding you back from activities you want to do and sapping your confidence. Many balance programs focus on standing on one foot or doing random balance drills, but true stability is
It’s not just working out—it’s building a foundation for a better life. That’s not just a slogan. It’s the driving insight behind what a true health and fitness routine is supposed to achieve. When approached holistically, fitness is the gateway for transformation: physically, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. My Journey to Holistic Fitness I’ve felt
Ever feel like your body is off-balance one hip higher, your shoes wear unevenly, or odd aches pop up in your knees, hips, or back? If so, you might have a leg length discrepancy and yes, it matters more than you think. This issue can have a direct impact on movement, posture, and discomfort throughout your
If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis, chances are you’ve heard some version of this warning: “Don’t bend over you might break your back!” But is it really that simple? What if you drop something, need to garden or vacuum, or want to play with your grandkids? Does having osteoporosis mean you’re forever doomed to a
Click on the image to watch the full video Ever feel a nagging ache, sharp jolt, or deep stiffness somewhere around your lower back, hip, or pelvis—but can’t tell exactly where it’s coming from? You’re not alone. These areas are interconnected and can easily “refer” pain to each other. Pinpointing the true source is key—since
Click on the image to watch the video Did you wake up this morning with a stiff neck—the kind where you can’t look over your shoulder or tilt your head comfortably? Neck pain after sleeping is extremely common, with several possible causes and, thankfully, multiple ways to address and prevent it. What To Do About
Click on the image to watch the video Bracing the core is one of the most effective ways to stabilize and protect the lower back—during heavy lifting, dynamic movement, or simply daily tasks. But “bracing” is more than just squeezing your abs. To truly protect your spine, you need to know which core muscles matter,
Click on the image to watch the video Getting injured isn’t just painful it’s often maddening, especially when a corrective exercise program seems slow, confusing, or never-ending. The good news? There are concrete ways to break the cycle of frustration, so you can move forward in your recovery and come back stronger than ever. Step
Click on the image to watch the video Are you dealing with back pain after COVID-19? You’re not alone. Back pain is one of the most common lingering symptoms after both infection and recovery a challenge felt by people of all ages and activity levels. Why Back Pain Happens After Covid Back pain can be
Click on the image to watch the full video Sciatic pain isn’t just a pain in the hip, butt, or leg—it’s a debilitating problem that can take over every aspect of daily life. If you’ve been searching for a cure and nothing works, you’re not alone: the sciatic nerve can be irritated or compressed at
Weakness in your core is about much more than just missing “six-pack” abs. It’s the foundation of how your body functions daily impacting pain, injury risk, posture, digestion, and energy. Here’s how a truly weak core reveals itself, how these problems are connected, and what to do about it. What Actually Is the Core And
Click to watch the full video If you’ve struggled with pain deep in your glutes, you may have heard the term piriformis syndrome. Many people confuse it with sciatic nerve pain, and unfortunately, one of the most popular “solutions” — foam rolling with a tennis ball often makes the problem worse. This article will clarify what