Nobody Loves a Charley Horse
Have you ever been awoken in the middle of the night by a muscle cramp? After a night of karaoke and dancing, I was pulled from my deepest sleep with the most excruciating calf cramp I have ever experienced. I wanted to scream, but was in so much pain that I could...The AE Wellness Guide to Pain Free Hamstrings
If you had to pick one muscle that you thought was “tight”, what would it be? For most people, whether they are yogis, CrossFitters, runners, office workers or humans, the hamstrings are a literal pain in the ass. It’s no real surprise that the hamstrings are short...Monkeying Around – Grip Strength and Hanging
Grip strength is a long lost art in the modern age of touch screens, steering wheels and keyboards. While you don’t need to hang from trees anymore to get your food, that doesn’t mean that your body can get by with no upper body strength. My workout this week involved...Grab Pain by the Balls
Pain is not normal. It is not weakness leaving the body. It is not something you need to make peace with. Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is not right. It is a red flag warning to be listened to. I’ve had conversations with people...Lifelong Learner
I once was asked what my career was. While I’ve been involved in the fitness industry for the last 4 years, I would say that my current job title is “Fitness Therapist”. But that also depends what time of day you ask me. During some hours, I am Communications...Becoming Self-Reliant
Teacher: “Does anyone have any injuries? Just listen to your body, and if anything doesn’t feel right, stop” I admit I am guilty of saying that vague and blanketed statement at the start of a class. While it’s the teacher’s...Dancers’ Secrets to Jumping and Landing Better
What your 33 joints look like en pointe. I recently watched a video about the biomechanics of jump landing that compared rates of ACL injury between dancers and athletes. If you haven’t seen the video, I strongly recommend you watch it, it’s very interesting! (scroll...Move It Or Lose It
Natural Movement at it’s finest! If you’re into movement, feeling better, and kickass podcasts, I highly recommend checking out the Liberated Body, brainchild of my friend and fellow YTU Teacher, Brooke Thomas. This week, the guest was Erwan LeCorre,...Just Breathe
Strange as it may seem, many of life’s problems can be remedied by breathing. Respiration and the cardiovascular system are two functions that are vital to sustain life, but unlike your heartbeat, breathing can be voluntarily controlled. It’s such a...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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