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Have you tried exercises like the couch stretch for your tight hip flexors and not gotten much out of it? The problem could be that the muscles need to be strengthened instead of stretched. In this video I demonstrate a couple of my favorite training exercises for loading those muscles up and getting them stronger!...

Here are a few of my all-time favorite mobility drills to give people with problems that stem from their mid and upper backs. The first exercise is called a T4 Rotation which is followed up by reach-throughs, and the second is a wall sweep. Give them a try and see what ya think! If you...

As the COVID-19 pandemic marches on, it seems that muscle and joint pain are becoming one of, if not the most frequently reported lingering effects of the disease. Back pain in particular seems to lead the charge, followed closely by neck and knee pain.  Experts suggest that the reason that this happens is due to...

Today we will talk a bit about the benefits of resistance training for arthritis. The conventional wisdom when it came to managing arthritis used to be that less was more. It was predicated on the idea that arthritis is a condition caused by "wear and tear" of the joints due to activities that overstressed them. ...

Read ahead to learn more about demystifying movement so you can get the most out of it! If you've ever been turned off by exercise because it seemed too complex or intimidating, or gotten bored with a routine, looking at movement a little differently may help. We have probably all come across a workout video,...

In this video, I outline a simple self care routine for]your feet. Use these exercises to help improve the mobility, sensation, and strength of your feet by showing them a little love! Doing exercises like these ones regularly should be helpful for improving the health and function of your feet. Remember to stop performing them...

In this blog, we will talk about the importance of maintaining activity during COVID. As more data comes out about the secondary impacts of the pandemic on people around the world, one trend that has been identified is an overall decrease in the amount of physical activity people are getting on a daily basis. Data...

It's the most wonderful time of the year again, and that means you may be looking for ideas for gifts for your loved ones. Well you're in luck, because I have a short list of a few items that may fit the bill. Since many of us have been spending more of our time at...

Watch the linked video below to learn more about wellness in the workplace Every now and then Jacq gets asked by various organizations to do a presentation on mindfulness at work. She was kind enough to record her most recent one so that I could share it with you! Be sure to give it a...

Read ahead to find out how to get more daily movement! By now it is getting hard to deny the health benefits of getting more movement in our daily lives. Multiple studies from around the world have demonstrated that those who move more often suffer less incidence of diseases like high blood pressure, and diabetes....