There are few things that serve us more than to keep in constant, reliable contact with the ground. Whether it is taking on a physical challenge, settling in for a long days work, or even easing ourself for a moment or nights rest… we will need to partner with the ground beneath us. And with … Continue reading WHY GOOD SHOES MATTER AND HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOU
Tag: Injury prevention
WHY MOST STRETCHING WORKS AGAINST YOUR MOBILITY, AND WHAT TO DO INSTEAD
Often times the folks that I interact with will have a history of some sort of ache or pain that will either not go away, or keeps coming back despite all their best efforts. In fact, it is often actually due to these failed best efforts that they find themselves walking through my door and … Continue reading WHY MOST STRETCHING WORKS AGAINST YOUR MOBILITY, AND WHAT TO DO INSTEAD
WHY BEING STRONG IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT MOST PEOPLE THINK IT IS… AND WHY IT MATTERS AS MUCH AS IT DOES.
In previous posts I have talked about what tends to make up an ideal physical capacity for folks (see HERE for more on that). And, within those posts I listed out what you may need in order to have the best chance at avoiding injury, strain or struggle with whatever level of living you may … Continue reading WHY BEING STRONG IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT MOST PEOPLE THINK IT IS… AND WHY IT MATTERS AS MUCH AS IT DOES.
HOW TO BE YOUR MOST COMFORTABLE AND CAPABLE SELF
Now and again as a client is moving through the process of wrangling in whatever pain or problem originally walked them through the door, they ask a question… "Where exactly is this going?" Unfortunately for that person the answer that I have painfully learned to give is not one that they may expect or necessarily … Continue reading HOW TO BE YOUR MOST COMFORTABLE AND CAPABLE SELF
WHY SQUATTING FULLY TO THE GROUND SHOULD NOT BE A BIG DEAL
There are few basic movements in our modern western world that challenge more individuals than a full-depth squat. Yes, I will see plenty of folks that cannot touch their toes, who cannot steady on one leg, or perhaps not be able to scratch their back. But it is the simple act of squatting fully to … Continue reading WHY SQUATTING FULLY TO THE GROUND SHOULD NOT BE A BIG DEAL
IF YOU WANT TO HAVE BETTER BALANCE, STOP TRYING TO BE SO RIGID
Balance is a concept that is often very misunderstood in our culture, especially by those looking to have a bit more of it in their lives. And it seems that those folks make up the majority these days… As it applies to your steadiness, balance is talked about in fitness and wellness magazines, books, blogs, … Continue reading IF YOU WANT TO HAVE BETTER BALANCE, STOP TRYING TO BE SO RIGID
HOW TO GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD WITH STRENGTH TRAINING
Very commonly I will be helping someone work their way through some basic movement, and a common problem comes up… They do not know if they are "doing it right". And while they do not always say it in that manner, what I do tend to hear is… "Should I keep my knees from falling … Continue reading HOW TO GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD WITH STRENGTH TRAINING
WHY YOUR EXPECTATIONS MAKE OR BREAK YOUR SUCCESS
Whenever I work with someone, I always search to understand them. Not just their situation as it relates to what brought them through my door, but truly them as a person and most especially what is important to them. What they value, what they care about, what defines "good" for them. This helps me understand … Continue reading WHY YOUR EXPECTATIONS MAKE OR BREAK YOUR SUCCESS
WHAT GARDENING CAN TEACH US ABOUT OUR BODIES
During the warmer months here in New England, a lot of us tend to enjoy getting our hands dirty in the garden… and with that at times comes aches and pains from all the prolonged awkwardness that gardening seems to ask for. After all, it is not like it is very realistic to expect anyone … Continue reading WHAT GARDENING CAN TEACH US ABOUT OUR BODIES