I received some great foot care questions from Matt about leg alignment, toe out walking, and orthotics! And he's not the only one out there challenged with these problems... Foot Care Questions: "I apparently pronate and have had custom orthotics for decades. I...
The knees are one of the parts of the body that a lot of people have problems with, knee pain, knee injuries, other chronic, nagging aches and pains. The strength of the muscles around the knees are really important to keep your knees healthy and safe. Unfortunately,...
Knee Exercise that Strengthen the Quadriceps & Reduce Knee Pain A while back, I posted a youtube video on the seated Knee Cap Dance exercise which has gotten a great response. A viewer requested to see the same knee exercise done in a standing position and this...
6 Simple Strategies To Build a Strong Foundation for Your Health and Fitness Success (part 2 of 6) Are you confident that you have good Posture habits? Are the curves of your spine in the right places? Do you have any annoying aches, pains, or chronic injuries? ...
(part 1 of 6) What Are Your Specific Health and Wellness Goals? The foundation of achieving health and fitness success involves several key strategies to ensure your workout program is lifestyle friendly and effectively getting you the results you desire. Whether your...
Get a Better Body, Mind, Spirit – Tall Posture – and Enjoy Fabulous Whole-Body Health It's Never Too Late to Improve Your Structure and Improve Your Health! One of the most fascinating and fabulous things about the human structure is, that regardless of your age, or...
How To Get the Most Benefits from Your Pilates Core Training Exercises Q & A from the Abs vs. Thighs Articles I received a nice note from Kristi with some questions about her Pilates exercise technique and how to get her Quads & Hip Flexors (i.e. the Rectus...
Efficiency is the art of utilizing a minimum amount of energy to achieve maximum results. For our body, "efficiency" equates to functional movement. When the lever & pulley systems in the body are precisely working and releasing for support, balance, and control...
Getting Started with Functional Fitness Ever Wonder Which Muscles Really Should Be Working to “Use Your Core” for Improved Functional Fitness? Discover the true “Core” muscles and begin incorporating more exercises into your workouts to find & strengthen your...
“Above all, learn how to breathe correctly.” ~ Joseph H. Pilates. We cannot live without breathing, our life depends on it! Breath oxygenates the blood, improves posture, enhances muscle control, and provides compression/ decompression for a healthy spine. Practice...