154 Kettlebell Beginner Basics with Damali Fraiser
What are your thoughts on kettlebells? Yay or nay? I get it – kettlebells can be intimidating. Are you supposed to swing it around? Are they super duper heavy? How do you even use them? Which is why I’m so excited to be joined today by kettlebell coach Damali...
153 Low Back Pain and Pelvic Floor
Low back pain is a bummer. And it can be super frustrating when the normal treatments of stretching and heat only provide a little bit of relief. But did you know that low back pain could also be related to your pelvic floor? Pelvic floor dysfunction is often only...
152 Hip Flexors and Back Pain
8 out of 10 people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. I know I’ve been there! But just because your low back hurts doesn’t mean you should be focusing all of your mobility efforts there. Everything in the body is connected – which also means...
151 Fact vs Fiction: Internet Edition – How to Spot BS on the Internet
Most of us spend more time on social media and the internet in general than we’d like to admit, so you’ve probably run across your share of influencers and experts. My goal has always been to help you ask better questions so you can get to the bottom of what’s going...
150 Do I need to meditate to relax?
Do you actually need to meditate to relax? I get it – sitting up in lotus pose for a long time with your eyes closed is super stressful for many people. How do you know if you’re doing it right? What does “right” even mean? And is your low back supposed to...
149 Shoulder Pain and the Rotator Cuff
Did you move your arms over your head today? Because if you deal with shoulder pain on a regular basis, moving your arms more is an easy fix. And I get it – it seems too simple to work! But your body adapts to the shapes you make most often – and if you’re...
148 How to Breathe Better (and have less pain)
Beyond just deep breathing, did you know that breath is a skill? And that improving your breathing can reduce stress, optimize performance, and help decrease pain? Seems like a big ask for something you do 20,000 times a day without thinking about it, but it is...
147 The Best Shoes for Healthy Feet
Are barefoot shoes best for everyone (and every foot)? And what’s the best brand of shoe if you want happy and healthy feet and ankles (and get out of pain)? The foot is complex – with 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. And...
146 Joyful Movement with Barb Puzanovova: Why Weight Loss isn’t the Best Reason to Exercise
Movement brings me joy – but I realize it’s not the same experience for everyone. Maybe you’re struggling because of an injury or pain. Or maybe, moving your body has become inextricably linked with a goal of weight loss (which has zapped all the fun...Hi, I’m Alex!
Tension. Soreness. Cranky. Achy.
These are all nice words for pain - and pain is something you don’t have to just deal with.
When you don’t feel good - everything suffers. Your relationships, Your home life, Your work life.
You’re not YOU when you’re in pain.
You can change the unchangeable starting today.
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