The fastest way to improve your lower-body strength and balance is by adding single-leg exercises into your routine. If you’ve been solely relying on double-leg exercises, such as traditional squats or calf raises, you may be favoring your dominant side without realizing it. Incorporating single-leg exercises can help you identify and address any muscle imbalances. […]
My typical day goes like this: I wake up and read, do some freelance writing, then homeschool my children. You would think that I would be itching to exercise after a full day of sitting—and the theory of intuitive movement tells us that your body will tell you what it needs. But, nope! Sometimes, it’s […]
Tight leg muscles can be a pain, especially if you like to stay active. Fortunately, there are plenty of stretches you can do to ease tightness and improve flexibility in your legs. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll explore the 8 best leg stretches that can help you enhance mobility and keep your leg muscles in top shape. We’re all familiar with that cramped, achy, […]
Very sadly one of our members passed away this year and on Weds evening we gathered, bringing bottles that reminded us of our departed friend. We enjoyed and shared memories over 20 wines, too many to include every bottle this week but I wanted to share a few highlights Erdener Spatlese, 2014 Dr Hermann. I […]
There’s a reason the deadlift is considered the “king of all exercises.” “A deadlift is one of the most functional exercises you can perform at the gym and is extremely efficient in using a large number of muscle groups,” says Lauren Loberg, PT, DPT, sports physical therapist at TRIA Physical Therapy in Bloomington, Minnesota. However, […]