Running is often said to be bad for your joints, especially ankles and knees. That's not untrue. But the impact on your bones during a run is actually helpful if you tend towards low bone density.

What I mean when I say "tend towards" is a genetic disposition (a blood relative with osteoporosis) or ...

Have you ever been frustrated that you spend significant time stretching, but you're still tight? I’m pretty sure anyone who lives an active life, has experienced something like this before.

For some of you, that area of tightness gets worse and worse. If you, for example, spend much of your tim...

The side leg lift is a great exercise to strengthen our underutilized and overlooked gluteal muscles if performed correctly. Unfortunately, I often see it done poorly. Our sneaky thigh and hip flexor muscles want to run the show because that's what they have been trained to do in many of us. In the ...

I bet you’ve done this stretch before. It’s easy to do at home and can be very effective in loosening up your hamstrings and calves.  This stretch is something you can build upon, with noticeable results if you are consistent.  You can do this while watching TV, listening to music, or relaxing after...

Did you know that there is a particular set of muscles in your feet responsible for creating or fixing your bunions? If you look down at your feet right now, I bet most of you will see your big toe drifting slightly over to the rest of your toes.  Your toes should stand at attention, if you will, po...

Kristi asked me what she can do to avoid knee pain during squats.  There is so much information on the internet, in fitness magazines and with trainers at your local gym, that it’s hard to siphon through all of it and find what is best for you.  

I’ve put together a few quick pointers that I have f...

A little warning right off the bat: If this is your first time doing this massage THIS MAY HURT!

The foam roller is a great tool to strengthen the body, but even better at massaging the muscles and fascia that can get tight and restrictive.  They need to be loosened up to undo those pesky knots and...

Lifting the leg from a belly down position is a fantastic movement to strengthen the deep hip rotator muscles. These muscles should stabilize the hip joint but in most of us, these muscles are weak. Weak butt muscles often contribute to problems with the knees and to overly tight QL muscles. Those a...